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    Home » Recipes » Sandwich Recipes

    Fourth of July just got more delicious with my Grilled Brats Three Ways

    Published: Jun 28, 2016 · Modified: Jun 18, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Nothing says summer like grilling outside with your family, friends and neighbors. I’m sure everyone is making plans to celebrate our nation’s birthday with a cookout. And for me, that means grilling up a bunch of Brats.

    grilled Bratwurst with Three different toppings

    I love a good brat with just a little deli mustard, but I also like to have fun with my food. So I came up with three different ways to serve up these delicious grilled bratwurst.

    Ingredients to make grilled brats with three different toppings

    Before I start cooking I like to gather my ingredients together forming my mise en place (everything in its place). It makes cooking easier and faster when you have everything ready to go!

    I had a hard time deciding on which style Brat to use. They have a brat for every occasion. Since I was going to make some fun flavors with my brats I decided to get the Original Bratwurst.

    Brats are the original “thrill for the grill” that started an American fun food revolution. Perfect for any occasion and a favorite at picnics and barbecues everywhere. You can have fun coming up with your own toppings, mixing and matching for every occasion.

    grilled Brats topped with a bacon and a fried egg

    Let’s start off with a Breakfast Brat. Hickory smoked bacon and a fried egg.

    grilled Brat topped with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese

    Then it’s time to spice things up a bit with my version of a buffalo blue cheese brat.

    grilled Brats topped with grilled shrimp

    Last but not least I created a Baltimore Brat, by topping a Johnsonville Brat with sautéed shrimp seasoned with old bay.

    johnsonville brats three ways

    But any way you serve them you can bet your friends and family are going to love these Brats!

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    Table of Contents:

    • Grilled Brats with Toppings
      • Ingredients
        • Buffalo Blue Brat
        • Baltimore Brat
        • Breakfast Brat
      • Instructions
        • Buffalo Bleu Brat
        • Baltimore Brat
        • Breakfast Brat
      • Nutrition

    Grilled Brats with Toppings

    Make grilling time fun time with Johnsonville Brats. You'll love my Brats three ways with my flavorful toppings and have fun coming up with your own.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 427kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 bratwurst
    • 6 hot dog rolls

    Buffalo Blue Brat

    • 2 tbsp Franks buffalo sauce warmed in the microwave
    • 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles

    Baltimore Brat

    • 8 medium shrimp
    • olive oil
    • 1 tsp old bay seasoning

    Breakfast Brat

    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 slice bacon
    • 1 tbsp butter to fry egg
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Grill Brats per instructions on package

    Buffalo Bleu Brat

    • Place cooked brat on roll, slather with warmed buffalo sauce and sprinkle with bleu cheese crumbles

    Baltimore Brat

    • saute shrimp in a little olive oil , and season to taste with old bay seasoning
    • place brat on roll and top with grilled shrimp

    Breakfast Brat

    • Cook Bacon in 400 degree oven for 18 minutes or until fully cooked but not real crispy
    • allow to drain on paper towels till needed
    • fry eggs two at a time over easy in one tablespoon of butter in non stick pan
    • wrap brat in one slice of bacon (or two) and place on bun. Top with fried egg seasoned with sea salt and black pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Bob B.

      July 01, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of a breakfast brat. Everything goes better with bacon and the brat with shrimp is one of those “now why didn’t I think of that” moments.

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      • Chef Dennis Littley

        July 01, 2016 at 7:31 pm

        Thanks Bob! I have to admit that the shrimp surprised me when I thought of it, but it really did go well with the Brat!

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