Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst

These bacon-wrapped bratwurst bites are boiled in beer and tossed in brown sugar and cayenne for the best sweet, tangy, and smoky party appetizers.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 353 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 slices bacon, cut in half
• 4 bratwurst
• 3 (12 ounce) cans light beer

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Poke bratwurst several times with a small fork and place into a saucepan. Pour in beer and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove bratwurst from beer and allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.

Step 3

Toss brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Cut each boiled bratwurst into thirds. Wrap each piece with 1/2 strip bacon; secure with a toothpick. Toss bacon-wrapped bratwurst with cayenne mixture to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is brown and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.