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    Oven Baked Brats

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: May 27, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    4.43 from 7 votes

    Learn How to Cook Brats in The Oven for one of the best ways to enjoy tasty sausages without the hard work or use of propane and charcoal. Oven baked brats is a simple hands-off recipe that gives you a thick and crispy casing and a juicy sausage inside.

    Recipe: $5.48 | Per Serving: $0.91 | Servings: 6

    platter full of cooked juicy brats.

    When the weather doesn't cooperate, cooking brats indoors becomes the go-to choice. Unfortunately, the stovetop can be a bit of a hassle when you're preparing brats for a group, and the limited pan space becomes a challenge. That's where the oven method comes to the rescue.

    Cooking brats in the oven is our top pick, mainly because it ensures that the brats turn out perfect every single time. It's a virtually foolproof technique, eliminating the chances of ruining these delectable sausages.

    With the oven, you can enjoy consistently delicious results, unlike when you use the stovetop or grill.

    Serve these brats up with other summer favorites like Dill Pickle Potato Salad, Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad and Microwave Yellow Squash.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Oven Baked Brats
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Dinner Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. You can cook as many as you want at once. Cook a large batch or just a few and you'll have a tasty meal in no time. Try my Sheet Pan Sausages and Brussel Sprouts for a nice variation.
    2. The weather doesn't matter. Because we cook these brats indoors, in the oven, we don't need to worry about the weather outside. No worries about being rained out or running low on propane.
    3. They taste great. From the crispy casings to the juicy insides, these bratwurst are perfect.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Brats- You will need your favorite bratwurst for this recipe. My husband likes the Johnsonville brand, but any brand or flavor variation works fine. Even thicker Italian sausages work too.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Oven Baked Brats

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

    Step 2: Place your brats on a baking sheet to where they are not touching.

    uncooked brats laying on a baking sheet ready to be cooked.

    Step 3: Bake for 15 minutes, flip the brats over and then bake for an additional 10 minutes.

    oven baked brats on a pan.

    Step 4: They're finished when they reach a 160 degrees F internal temperature.

    Serve and Enjoy!

    a platter full of brats turned at an angle.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Flip Once: Ensure to flip the sausage only once during cooking. Over-flipping leads to heat loss from the oven and prevents achieving the desired golden color on the sides.
    2. Cooking Temperature: Brats are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F on a thermometer. They may still appear somewhat pink inside, indicating they are not overcooked.
    3. Internal Appearance: Unlike stovetop brats, which may appear gray inside due to steam cooking, these oven-cooked brats will have a different internal appearance.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I use beer brats?

    Absolutely. You can cook beer brats in the oven following this same recipe and method. Johnsonville brats or store brands should all work the same.

    Can I broil the brats in the oven?

    You can broil the brats if you're looking for a richer color. To do this you can turn the broiler on after the brats have finished cooking and broil for 1 minute on each side, keeping a close eye to make sure that they don't burn. You can cook the brats in the oven without a broiling pan to do this.

    Are Bratwurst Sausages pre-cooked or raw?

    Bratwurst sausages are often sold both raw and pre-cooked. Raw brats need to be cooked thoroughly, while pre-cooked brats can be reheated.

    cutting into the juicy cooked brat on a plate with a whole one beside it.

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    If you tried these Oven Baked Brats, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

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    brats laying next to eachother on a plate.
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    4.43 from 7 votes

    Oven Baked Brats

    Making crispy and juicy brats in the oven is a great way to avoid going outside or standing around a hot grill. You're going to love how incredibly easy this recipe is to make!
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 283kcal
    Cost Recipe $5.48
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    Equipment

    • Metal Tongs
    • Instant Read Thermometer
    • Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 package brats (6pk or more) ($5.48)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil (if desired).
    • Evenly space your brats on the baking sheet so that they are not touching.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, flip with a pair of tongs and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
    • The brats are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160F degrees.

    Notes

    Flip the sausage only once to retain oven heat and achieve a golden color on the sides.
    Brats are done at 160°F on a thermometer and may still appear somewhat pink inside, which is normal and indicates they aren't overcooked.
    The internal appearance may differ from stovetop-cooked brats, which are often steam-cooked and appear gray inside.
    This recipe can also be used for cooking beer brats in the oven.
    Both Johnsonville brats and store brands should work equally well.
    To achieve a richer color, you can broil the brats after they've finished cooking. Turn on the broiler for 1 minute on each side, but watch closely to prevent burning. You can do this without a broiling pan.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1links | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 11.7g | Fat: 24.8g | Saturated Fat: 8.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12.5g | Cholesterol: 62.9mg | Sodium: 719.1mg | Potassium: 295.8mg | Vitamin A: 1.7IU | Calcium: 23.8mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
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