Best Brats In Oven Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• Pinch ground black pepper
• 5 bratwurst links
• 1 green bell pepper (seeds and stems removed, cut into 1/4” - 1/2” thick slices)
• 1 red bell pepper (seeds and stems removed, cut into 1/4” - 1/2” thick slices)
• 1 large yellow onion (skins removed, cut into quarters)
• 2 large russet potatoes (cut into 1/2” cubes, optional - for a sheet pan meal instead of bratwurst subs)
• 5 buns (optional)
• Cheddar cheese (for topping, optional)
• Mustard (for topping, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the oven rack in the center of...: Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 F (204 C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together the olive...: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.

3. 3

   Lightly oil a large baking sheet. (I use...: Lightly oil a large baking sheet. (I use a two-thirds size baking sheet, which is the size you’ll need if you’re including the optional potatoes. A half size baking sheet will work if you skip the potatoes.) Arrange the brats and vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet (if you’re making a sheet pan meal, add the potatoes, if you’re making bratwurst subs, omit the potatoes). Pour the marinade over the brats and veggies. Toss the bratwurst and vegetables so that they’re evenly coated in the vinaigrette.

4. 4

   Bake for 20 minutes*, then remove from the...: Bake for 20 minutes*, then remove from the oven, flip the bratwurst over and stir the vegetables. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 20 - 25 minutes (or until the bratwurst have reached an internal temperature of 160 F on an instant read meat thermometer and the bratwurst and vegetables have browned edges).

5. 5

   Bratwurst Subs: Place one brat in each bun,...: Bratwurst Subs: Place one brat in each bun, top with roasted peppers and onions, sprinkle with cheese, and place the sandwiches back on the baking sheet. Return the baking sheet to the oven until the bun is toasted and the cheese is melted (approximately 5 minutes).