Perfect for gatherings and sporting events, these bite-sized brats are wrapped in bacon. You’ll need only a handful of simple ingredients to whip up a batch of these. Of course the bacon is the most vital component! Although any kind of bacon would work in this recipe, thick-cut bacon would be ideal.

bacon-wrapped brat bites
Ingredients
- -1 bratwurst in a package 4-5 sausages
- -1 bacon package 8-10 strips
- -Toothpicks
- BBQ sauce
- *Sauerkraut is an option.
Instructions
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).
- Reduce each piece of bacon by a third.
- Put a toothpick through the centre of each brat bite and then wrap it in bacon.
- Put the bites on a baking sheet after you've wrapped them.
- Put into an oven that has been preheated to 375 degrees and bake for 25 minutes.
Hints and Techniques
The key to consistently delicious bacon-wrapped brat bites is following a few simple guidelines. Our best advice is as follows:
Put in good bacon. In terms of taste and mouthfeel, this will be a game-changer.
Wrap the bratwurst in bacon by first slicing it into thin strips. It will cook more uniformly and not shrink as much if you do this.
Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes before being used to construct the bites. They won’t burn as easily if you do this.
The first step in grilling bacon-wrapped brat bites is preheating the grill (or grill pan). They’ll get cooked through on all sides with your help.
Make sure the bacon is thoroughly cooked by cooking the bites over indirect heat. After that, transfer them to direct heat for a minute or two to evenly crisp the bacon.
Facts About Nutrition
Party-ready brat bites wrapped in bacon: yum! They’re simple to prepare and are always well received by visitors. What about the food facts, though?
The nutritional breakdown of this mouthwatering dish is as follows:
In every morsel are:
Energy: 107
Fat: 7 g
2.5 g of saturated fat
Total cholesterol: 17 mg
The Sodium Content Is 430mg
Possible Variations
To find the perfect bacon-wrapped brat bite for your palate, you can experiment with a wide variety of preparation methods. To get you started, here are a few examples:
1. Experiment with using several kinds of bacon. Bacon comes in many tasty forms, from the traditional pork variety to turkey bacon and even vegetarian alternatives. Try different things out until you settle on a favourite.
2. Swap out the sausage for something else. You can substitute kielbasa or chorizo for the bratwurst if you prefer.
3. Try something new for a condiment. You can use any kind of dipping sauce you like for your bacon-wrapped snacks. Ketchup and mustard are always safe bets, but if you want to branch out, try some BBQ sauce or ranch dressing instead.
4. Adjust the amount of spice in the recipe to make them as mild or hot as you like. Before wrapping the sausages in bacon, you can give them a little extra kick by mixing in some cayenne pepper. The pepper can be omitted entirely if a milder flavour is desired.
5. Don’t be scared to try new things! Here’s your chance to show off your culinary imagination by adding your own special spin to a tried-and-true dish. To that end, feel free to experiment and see what other tasty twists you can put on it.
Conclusion
A tasty and simple appetiser, bacon-wrapped brat bites are always a hit at gatherings. This recipe is a surefire hit, whether you’re hosting a dinner party and need an impressive appetiser or you’re just looking for a quick and cheap snack.
These bacon-wrapped brat bites are not only easy to make, but can be tailored to your preferences using whatever pantry staples you have on hand. We think this recipe, with its interesting combination of tastes and textures, will be well worth revisiting in 2023.