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!
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.