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Published: December 7, 2017 Last Modified: March 27, 2019 By Sara 36 Comments

Beer Brat Bites

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Beer Brat Bites Recipe | Sausage Appetizer | Bratwurst Recipe

These beer brat bites are juicy bratwurst sausages that are grilled to perfection, then sliced and tossed in a beer glaze. An easy appetizer that’s sure to be the hit of any holiday party!

Bratwurst and beer are a classic flavor combination; I’ve turned this popular dish into an easy snack that’s great for parties, football games, or as a hearty snack.

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These beer brat bites are the perfect party snack.

Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be time consuming. As much as I love cooking and entertaining, I don’t love spending hours in the kitchen instead of socializing with family and friends. These beer brat bites are a take on the traditional bratwurst cooked in beer, and they make a hearty and unexpected snack for any holiday gathering. They’re so easy to make too!

This recipe is made easy with the help of the Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill. I absolutely love my Sizzling Sausage Grill and I’ve purchased a few to give as holiday gifts too!

Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill

The Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill is so easy to use, and it always turns out perfectly cooked, golden brown sausages in less than 15 minutes. It’s the perfect gift for the sausage lover in your life! It’s easy to transport and you can use it anywhere that there’s an electrical outlet.

When you use the Sizzling Sausage Grill, the cooking plates actually enclose the sausage so that they cook and brown evenly. All the flavors are retained and there’s no mess or or drippings that splatter outside the grill. I love that you can cook anywhere from one to five sausages at a time. I cook five sausages in my grill for these beer brat bites, that way they’ll serve a crowd!

You can purchase your own Sizzling Sausage Grill for under $80. To receive your grill in time for the holidays, be sure to place your order by December 11th and use the code sizzle at checkout to receive free shipping and handling!

Beer bratwurst bites are a fun and unexpected party appetizer.

How to make beer brat bites

To make this snack, you’ll need Johnsonville Bratwurst, your favorite beer, brown sugar, Dijon mustard and parsley. That’s it! While the sausages cook on the grill, you reduce the beer and brown sugar until thickened. The mustard gets whisked into the beer mixture and you’ve got the perfect sauce to complement your brats. A little parsley goes over the top, and you’re ready to eat!

Ingredients to make beer brat bites.

I used a dark porter ale here, but you can use whichever variety of beer you like best. A lager or pale ale would also work nicely. I tend to just serve these sausage bites in the pan with toothpicks, and they never last very long!

These beer brat bites are coated in a sweet and savory beer brown sugar glaze for a simple yet delicious snack.

Be sure to purchase your Sizzling Sausage Grill today – in fact, get one for yourself, and one for a gift! Don’t forget to use the code sizzle for free shipping and handling, and enjoy your perfectly cooked sausages all year round.

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These beer brat bites are the perfect party snack.
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Beer Brat Bites

These beer brat bites are juicy bratwurst sausages that are grilled to perfection, then sliced and tossed in a beer glaze. An easy appetizer that's sure to be the hit of any holiday party!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 387kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 package Johnsonville Bratwurst Sausages
  • 1 12 ounce bottle beer
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Place the bratwurst sausages in the Sizzling Sausage Grill and cook until done.
  • While the sausages are cooking, make the sauce. Place the beer and brown sugar in a pot over medium high heat; bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until mixture is reduced and thickened. Whisk in the mustard until smooth.
  • Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and pour into the beer mixture. Bring the beer to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick. 
  • Slice the sausages into 1 inch pieces and add them to the pot with the sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 344mg | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Pearse says

      November 28, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      Sounds delicious !
      I’m not a beer drinker . So can you please suggest a beer brand to be used here .

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 29, 2022 at 2:04 pm

        A brown ale or amber ale would be great!

        Reply
    2. Jeannette Pecchia says

      February 22, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      These were ohhhh soooo goood and very easy. I used sausage instead of bratwurst. The longest part of the prep was cooking the sausage. Can prepare ahead and re-heat. Leftovers for us the next day.

      Reply
    3. Lizzy says

      December 29, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      Would Italian Sausage work vs. Brat?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 29, 2021 at 1:29 pm

        I think it could work but I haven’t tested it this way!

        Reply
    4. Barb says

      November 20, 2021 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      Anyone tried adding sauerkraut?

      Reply
      • Midwest Girl says

        December 23, 2021 at 1:11 pm

        I thought of that too but haven’t tried it yet. Tonight I’m making this glaze for ham because I bet it will delicious on that, too!

        Reply
    5. Christine says

      November 5, 2021 at 4:43 am

      5 stars
      This is a fabulous and easy recipe! We made them last weekend as an appetizer for an Oktoberfest dinner party – rave reviews. My hubby has requested a batch to take to the hunt camp this week – is sure to be a bit hit with the lads!

      Reply
    6. Matt says

      November 21, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Really enjoyed these. The sauce has great flavor regardless, but could not get it to thicken even with the corn starch. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 21, 2020 at 7:54 pm

        I’d double the amount of corn starch next time, and whisk it with 2 tablespoons of water.

        Reply
    7. Pam Mc says

      September 7, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I doubled this recipe and had to use more than double the cornstarch. I also added a splash of vinegar to cut the sweetness. Other than that, a huge hit! Great recipe!! Thanks!!

      Reply
    8. Fern says

      February 25, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Could I use a bit flour to thicken the sauce if necessary instead of cornstarch?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 26, 2020 at 9:09 am

        That should work although I haven’t tried it myself!

        Reply
        • Fern says

          March 10, 2020 at 3:51 pm

          5 stars
          These disappeared fast! Didn’t have Dijon so used more regular mustard than called for. Next time will use Dijon for a bigger punch. 👍

          Reply
    9. Lyndsay says

      November 8, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      Can you cook these in a crockpot instead?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 8, 2019 at 4:59 pm

        You can, just be aware that the alcohol will not cook off in a crockpot.

        Reply
    10. Amanda says

      June 11, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      I have never rated a recipe before but I had to this time. These were AMAZING! I only had light beer on hand so that’s what I used but I’m sure I’ll try craft beers in the future. Definitely making these again and again.

      Reply
    11. Chris says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Can I use something instead of Dijon.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 13, 2018 at 9:48 am

        You could use a different type of mustard, or simply omit the mustard!

        Reply
        • Chris says

          November 13, 2018 at 10:26 am

          Thank you! Will be making these tonight they sound delicious!!

          Reply
      • Tom says

        December 10, 2018 at 7:06 pm

        5 stars
        We made it with spicy brown mustard because we didnt have dijon at the time. Was still very delicious!

        Reply
        • Sara says

          December 10, 2018 at 9:01 pm

          So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

          Reply
    12. Shannon Graham says

      August 2, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      These sound so easy but look like they would be harder to make than this! I feel like I could eat all of them in one sitting, ha!

      Reply
    13. Jane Carney says

      February 3, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Can I make the sauce a day ahead?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 4, 2018 at 9:53 am

        Yes you can, just store in the fridge and reheat before serving!

        Reply
        • Jane Carney says

          February 4, 2018 at 10:21 am

          Thank you for your quick response.. Can’t wait to serve this for the Superbowl tonight..

          Reply
    14. Nancy says

      January 2, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      So, if you don’t have one of those special grills what do you do??? Sounds good BUT don’t want to buy another appliance to make this!!!!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 2, 2018 at 9:08 pm

        You can cook the bratwurst in a standard skillet or a regular grill!

        Reply
    15. Tammie Winters says

      December 23, 2017 at 8:59 am

      3 stars
      I followed the recipe exactly as written and my sauce would never thicken. Any ideas why it would not thicken?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 23, 2017 at 6:32 pm

        You can add a little cornstarch if the sauce doesn’t thicken, I just added that step to the recipe in case others have the same issue.

        Reply
    16. Laura says

      December 21, 2017 at 5:37 am

      Would these serve well in a crock pot, to keep them warm?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 21, 2017 at 7:55 am

        Yes that would work!

        Reply
    17. Desiree Perez says

      December 10, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      What can I use to substitute the beer for and how much of it. ?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 10, 2017 at 10:04 pm

        I would use beef broth instead, use 1 cup of beef broth and 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar.

        Reply
    18. Gaby says

      December 7, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Will a pilsner style beer work with this?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 7, 2017 at 10:51 am

        It will, the flavor of the sauce won’t be quite as robust as with a porter ale, but you should use your favorite beer because you’ll definitely taste it in the sauce!

        Reply

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