Take your bratwurst game up a level when you make these Beer Brats wrapped in bacon and smothered with onions! THE BEST BEER BRATS AROUND These super easy Beer Brats (a.k.a. bratwursts) are just what your dinner table needs. Between being covered in beer and being wrapped in smoky and salty bacon slices‚ these Bacon Wrapped Brats are exploding with flavor. Whether you’re grilling for a backyard barbecue or hosting a game day party‚ these brats will hit the spot. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S):  Why are they called Beer Brats? Beer brats‚ also known as beer bratwurst‚ bring are simply bratwurst sausages that have been cooked with beer. The name “beer brats” comes from the cooking method‚ where the bratwurst is simmered in beer. What kind of beer do you use for brats? I would suggest sticking to a beer that you actually enjoy drinking and enjoy the taste of. Pilsners‚ lagers‚ IPA’s and stouts would all work well with these brats. What if I don’t like beer? My family does not drink beer (we just don’t like it) and I really don’t get a strong taste of beer in this recipe and there really isn’t much in it. It really does all blend together pretty seamlessly. But if you want‚ you could certainly use a low sodium beef broth. Do I have to use brats or can I use a different sausage? You can trade the smoked brats out for different smoked sausage varieties (you want it to be a cooked sausage.) Just pay attention to the size difference because other sized sausages may need more or less time to cook. How do you keep the bacon from unwrapping? To ensure the bacon sticks to the sausage without unwrapping‚ we begin by placing the brats‚ seam side down‚ in a cold pan. Can I grill these beer brats? You could. You just have to be really careful with bacon as it likes to drip fat and fan cause flare ups. My suggestion would be to put a cast iron pan on the grill and make these just like the directions – that way you can cook these a bit more safely but also getting that smoky grilled flavor. It will be important that you keep control of the temperature as much as possible. What to serve with beer brats? These brats can be served as is‚ or in a hot dog bun like I showed in the picture with a little spicy brown mustard on top! When it comes to serving beer brats‚ there are plenty of delicious side dish options to consider. Here are a few ideas: – French Fries– onion rings– Potato Salad– Macaroni Salad– Baked Beans– White Cheddar Mac and Cheese– you could even add some Chow Chow on top (my personal favorite!) How to store leftover Bacon Wrapped Beer Brats? Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days or keep them longer by freezing for up to 3 months. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) smoked beef bratwursts– I like using smoked beef brats (not a paid affiliate link) since they’re already cooked. But‚ you can use raw‚ uncooked ones if you want to. Just make sure they’re fully cooked and safe to eat before removing them from the pan. You could even make Bacon Wrapped Brat Bites for an appetizer! bacon – I don’t recommend using thick cut slices for this because they may not cook as evenly as regular cut bacon will small sweet onions– it may seem like a lot of onions‚ but they cook down so much. Plus‚ they provide so much flavor‚ you’ll want to keep piling them on. salted butter – you can use margarine if you don’t have butter. light brown sugar– you can swap this out for honey or white sugar. And if you don’t want the onions to be sweet‚ you can leave this out entirely. beer– if you really don’t want to use a dark beer‚ you can swap it out for beef broth. salt‚ pepper‚ garlic powder – this is the combination of seasoning we like but feel free to use your favorite. I think cajun seasoning would work well here too. HOW TO MAKE BACON WRAPPED BEER BRATS Wrap each bratwurst with a single piece of bacon. Do your best to cover the entire brat (if necessary‚ you can trim the bacon to fit) Place all the wrapped brats into a large‚ cold skillet making sure they are seam side down (this helps the bacon to stick better to the brat.) Begin to heat the skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the brats (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on all sides and the bacon is fully cooked. Place the brats on a plate and set aside. Reserve 2 Tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan and discard the rest. Next‚ add in the onions‚ butter‚ brown sugar‚ beer‚ salt‚ pepper‚ and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cook on medium heat‚ stirring occasionally‚ until most of the liquid is cooked out and the onions are super soft and browned (about 10-15 minutes.) Add the bacon wrapped brats back to the skillet and roll them around in the onions. Cook for about another 5-10 minutes to warm the brats back up then serve immediately. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Crock Pot Sausage BitesBacon Wrapped PotatoesGlazed Kielbasa BitesEasy Beer BreadBeer Bread Butter Swim BiscuitsBeer Cheese Dip (Pub Style)Root Beer Baked BeansBacon Wrapped Bratwurst Bites (+Video)00 Best Super Bowl Recipes Print Bacon Wrapped Beer Brats Take your bratwurst game up a level when you make these Beer Brats wrapped in bacon and smothered with onions! Course Dinner‚ Main Course‚ Side DishCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour Servings 6 servings Calories 440kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients6 smoked beef bratwursts (fully cooked brats)6 strips bacon4 small sweet onions2 Tablespoons salted butter2 Tablespoons light brown sugar‚ packed½ cup beer½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon garlic powder InstructionsWrap each of the 6 smoked beef bratwursts with a single piece of the 6 strips bacon. Do your best to cover the entire brat (if necessary‚ you can trim the bacon to fit) Place all the wrapped brats into a large‚ cold skillet making sure they are seam side down (this helps the bacon to stick better to the brat.) Begin to heat the skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the brats (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on all sides and the bacon is fully cooked. Place the brats on a plate and set aside. Reserve 2 Tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan and discard the rest.Next‚ add in 4 small sweet onions‚ 2 Tablespoons salted butter‚ 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar‚ packed‚ 1/2 cup beer‚ 1/2 teaspoon salt‚ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cook on medium heat‚ stirring occasionally‚ until most of the liquid is cooked out and the onions are super soft and browned (about 10-15 minutes.) Add the bacon wrapped brats back to the skillet and roll them around in the onions. Then serve! They can be served with or without buns. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 948mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.