Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst
Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst pairs juicy, beer-simmered sausage with smoky bacon and a sweet-hot brown sugar and cayenne crust. Baked until the bacon turns crisp and caramelized, each bite balances savoriness with a gentle kick. It’s a crowd-friendly appetizer ideal for game days, casual gatherings, or holiday snack spreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Prick the bratwurst several times with a small fork and place them in a saucepan. Pour in the beer and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Take the bratwurst out of the beer and let them cool to room temperature.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top.
- 3
Combine the brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
- 4
Slice each boiled bratwurst into thirds. Wrap each piece with 1/2 strip bacon and secure with a toothpick. Toss the bacon-wrapped bratwurst with the cayenne mixture to coat, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 259.81 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.01 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.98 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 29.78 mg Moderate
- Sodium 573.86 mg High
- Fiber 0.22 g Low Source
- Sugar 11.09 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 21.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source
- Potassium 62.78 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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