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Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst

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"Sweet, tangy, smoky, and oh so good! A great party recipe that every carnivore loves." — Ssharp

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Cooking with Cayenne Pepper

Original recipe makes 12 pieces Change Servings

4 bratwurst
3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
5 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices bacon, cut in half

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Directions

Poke bratwurst several times with a small fork, and place into a saucepan with the beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer, and allow to cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a wire rack on top.
Toss the brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl and set aside. Cut each bratwurst into three pieces, wrap each piece with half strip of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Toss the bratwurst with the cayenne mixture to coat, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr 55 mins

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Submitter here! I'm glad you like the recipe. I entered that the cayenne should be "to taste", so please forgive the spiciness, as that part did not go through. Add as much or as little as you like. Cayenne does not add much flavor, but only heat. Substituting smoked paprika for the cayenne would be great for those of you sensitive to heat.

—Ssharp

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 18, 2008

This was OK. It is easy to prepare and is a good way to enjoy brats without having to grill them up (I do not enjoy grilling). Also perfect for those days when you are craving grilled fare, but the weatehr is not condusive to outdoor cooking. Next time (if I decide to make these again - my bf thought they were just "OK" as well), I'd double the cayenne as I couldn't taste it at all. I will also make a mustard dipping sauce for the brats (just seemed as if something were missing...) Serve with German potato salad on the side. Overall a neat idea for cooking bratwurst. Thanks!

—Chef Mickey (aka Mickey)

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Jun 30, 2008

I am usually not a fan of brats but these were so good! Someone made them for a potluck at work and I will be making these myself soon! The sweetness of the brown sugar was just right.

—Kerri

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Sep 11, 2008

This was great! I used two cans of beer instead of three and that was plenty. It was a little spicy for my 6 and 4 year old so next time I'll cut the cayenne pepper in half. Great alternative for brats!

—Leslie

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Oct 05, 2009

These were GONE in the first pass at the church pot luck! I made 3 changes: After cooking in root beer, I cut the bratwurst into about 5 bite sized pieces then tossed them in the brown sugar mixture before wrapping them in bacon. Dee-lish!

—TinaMarie

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Jun 01, 2009

Too Spicy but very good...2nd time I made it I used cracked black pepper instead..much better, especially for small children! Easy and Good!!

—Chris

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Jun 03, 2009

My husband loved this recipe and has asked for it again after only one week. I will decrease the cayenne simply because I felt it was too spicy for me and our 2 year old. They turned out perfectly cooked and full of flavor.

—Bucky's Mom

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Feb 26, 2009

Wow! I took this to a Superbowl Party. It was the first thing gone! Everyone wanted the recipe. I was thinking it would be a good guy appetizer, but the ladies loved it too. Will make for the next gathering for sure.

—Jamie S.

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Nutrition

Calories
353 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
16.1 g
5%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
22.1 g
34%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
12.5 g
25%

Sodium
751 mg
30%

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

Nutritional Information

Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 353
Calories from Fat: 199

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.1g 34 %
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 751mg 30 %
Potassium 328mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.1g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 12.5g 25 %
Sugars 11.2g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 40 %
Niacin 54 %
Vitamin B6 19 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.