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Oma's Baked Bratwurst – How to Cook Brats in the Oven

In Germany, Bratwurst is a generic name for sausages that are either fried or grilled. But what about bratwurst baked in the oven? Yep, turns out baked sausage is just as delicious, and just as crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside as grilled brats.

Plus, this simple recipe is a no-mess, no-fuss easy way to cook as many or as little as you like.

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 uncooked bratwurst sausages (about 1 pound)
olive oil

Instructions:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with either aluminum foil or parchment paper. Alternately, you could put a rack on the baking sheet as well.
2. Place sausages on baking sheet (or rack) so that they don't touch each other.
3. Brush with olive oil (to keep from sticking and aid in browning).
4. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 160°F. If the sausages are really thick, this may take up to 45 minutes. Turn sausages at least once during baking.
5. Serve with mustard and buns, sauerkraut or easy potato salad.

Notes/Hints:

Instructions:

• Cook more sausages, as needed, for a larger crowd.
• To add even more great flavor to this already delicious dish, try marinating the uncooked fresh brats in your favorite beer (who doesn't love beer brats!), apple cider, or even chicken broth mixed with some of your favorite herbs.
• Store any leftover cooked sausage in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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24.27.2022 revision update