How to Cook Brats in the Oven

Baking brats in the oven is a great alternative for grilling them! When the weather is cold or rainy, pop them in the oven for 30 minutes!

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INGREDIENTS

Two Easy Steps!

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Place the brats on a small sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

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Bake, flip, bake some more! See my post for the complete details.

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Serve with sauteed bell peppers and onions. Mustard and sauerkraut are always great, too!

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Serve on a hearty bun, like a hoagie, that can hold up with the sausage and all the toppings!

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Stone ground mustard compliments the brats and tastes fantastic!

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Read the full post for variations, full directions, reader comments, and how to keep them fresh in the fridge.

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How to Cook Brats in the Oven

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Baking brats in the oven is a great alternative for grilling them! When the weather is cold or rainy, pop them in the oven for 30 minutes!

INGREDIENTS

- uncooked bratwurst sausage (any flavor) 5-link package

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

- buns, sauerkraut, sauteed bell peppers and onions.