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How to Cook Brats in the Oven

Learn how to cook brats in the oven. Grab two ingredients, and in just 30 minutes, you'll have baked bratwurst. Easy and simple!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German , American

Ingredients

  • 10 bratwurst Note 1
  • 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper (Notes 2, 3).
  2. Rub: Place the sausages on the tray. Brush, spray, or rub the brats with oil. 10 bratwurst + 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  3. Bake brats: Bake for about 15 minutes. Turn with tongs. Bake for another 15 minutes.
  4. Check if they are done by cutting one in the middle; it should not be pink anymore. Alternatively, check with a meat thermometer. The inner temperature for pork sausages should be 150°F/ 65°C and for poultry sausages should be 160°F/ 70°C.
  5. If they are not done yet, give them 5 more minutes and check again. The baking time greatly depends on the size of the sausages; smaller sausages might be done after 15 – 20 minutes already (Note 4).
  6. Serve immediately as suggested above.

Notes

  • Type of sausage: Brats, Italian sausages, beef, chicken, or turkey sausages; the recipe works for any kind of sausage. One regular bratwurst weighs between 3-3.5 oz/ 80-100 g.
  • Bake a big batch: If cooking for a large group, use a second tray. When baking brats with two trays, it's recommended to use a fan oven (375°F/ 180°C).
  • Baking dish: If you only cook a few sausages, you can use a smaller casserole dish or another baking dish as well. Just ensure the tray/dish has a rim so the sausages can't roll off them.
  • The cooking time depends on the size of the sausages, especially their thickness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2sausages Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 1125mg (47%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Serving 2sausages
Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1125mg 47%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.