Cheese Brats with Caramelized Onions
Elevate your backyard barbecue with these irresistible Cheese Brats with Caramelized Onions—a flavorful twist on the classic bratwurst sandwich. Juicy bratwurst sausages are grilled to perfection, then topped with melty sharp cheddar cheese for a rich and savory bite. The real star, however, is the caramelized onions, made with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar for a deeply sweet, tangy finish that complements the smoky grill flavors beautifully. Nestled in toasted bratwurst buns and optionally paired with a bold mustard, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for game day, summer cookouts, or any casual gathering. Ready in under an hour, these cheesy brats promise a medley of flavors and textures everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bratwurst sausages
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 bratwurst buns
- 4 tablespoons mustard (optional)
Instructions
Thinly slice the onions and set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and let it warm up for about 1 minute.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat the onions with the oil evenly.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and turn golden, approximately 15 minutes.
Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to the onions, stirring to combine. Continue cooking until the onions are caramelized and have a deep brown color, about 10 more minutes.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also use a grill pan if cooking indoors.
Place the bratwursts on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are browned and fully cooked through.
During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each bratwurst, allowing it to melt.
Toast the bratwurst buns lightly on the grill for about 1 minute if desired.
Assemble the cheese brats by placing each grilled bratwurst into a bun.
Top with a generous portion of caramelized onions.
Serve the brats hot with mustard on the side, if using, and enjoy your delicious cheese brats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.4 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 8036 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.5 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 106.4 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1186 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1723 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
