Baked Brats in Caramelized Sauerkraut
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5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Baked Brats in Caramelized Sauerkraut
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Baked brats in caramelized sauerkraut is a wonderfully easy sausage casserole that feeds the family on a weeknight, or a crowd on game day, you decide. It's a classic German recipe that everybody adores!
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Ingredients
- 4 raw bratwurst sausages
- olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 green apple, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 3 cups lightly drained sauerkraut
- 1 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Brush the brats lightly with olive oil.
- Brown them in a hot pan for a few minutes on each side, until they take on some nice color. Note: I do this right in the same pan I'm going to bake in, so make sure it can accommodate everything, and is oven safe. A 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or grill pan works perfectly, I use this one.
- Remove the brats to a plate and set aside. Add the onions and apples to the same pan and saute over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Stir in the brown sugar.
- Add the spices and continue to cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.
- Add the sauerkraut and cider to the pan and mix well. Make sure to get all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, that's great flavor!
- Bring the pan up to a boil, then add the brats to the pan and nestle them deep down into the kraut so they will braise in the oven.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 40-45 minutes, just until the brats are cooked through (internal temperature should be 160F) and the sauerkraut is nice and caramelized. Note: Give the sauerkrat a stir once or twice during cooking to redistribute the juices.
- Serve immediately, with plenty of grainy Dijon mustard.
Notes
- This recipe is phenomenal and I highly recommend it. The flavors are wonderfully balanced and it's just a delight.
- I did use a mild sauerkraut, which I think is a good choice.
- Double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
1267mg
(53%)
Potassium
529mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1267mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
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