Paulas Mini Bratwurst Sandwiches Recipes

TOUCHDOWN BRAT SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings. Cook bratwurst and onion in drippings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain well., Stir in the cream cheese, beer, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon. Spoon 1/4 cup onto each roll; sprinkle with chips. Replace tops.

PAULA'S MINI BRATWURST SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut sausages into 1/4" thick rounds.
• In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes, or until browned. Remove sausage from pan with a slottted spoon, leaving as much oil in pan as possible. Add onion and peppers, and cook, 7-8 minutes or until tender.
• Return sausage to pan; stir in beer and mustard. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon sausage mixture evenly over bottom halves of rolls; top with sauerkraut and cover with top of rolls.

OPEN-FACED BRATWURST SANDWICHES WITH BEER GRAVY

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add bratwurst and onion; cook and stir until bratwurst starts to brown and onion softens. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in bratwurst reads 165° and brats are no longer pink, 12-14 minutes., Remove brats and onions; keep warm. Add remaining butter to pan; whisk in flour, dill weed and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened, 3-5 minutes. To serve, place 1 brat on each slice of bread; top evenly with onions and gravy.