Cheesy Kraut Bratwursts
We love this combination of sauerkraut, bratwurst and salad dressing. It's a hearty meal that you can serve with or without the buns.—Sharon Crider, Junction City, Kansas4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
- 4 fully cooked bratwurst links
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
- 4 bratwurst buns, split
Directions
- In a bowl, combine cheese and sauerkraut; set aside. Slice each
- bratwurst in half lengthwise but not all the way through; leave
- bottom attached. Spread cut sides with dressing; fill each with
- about 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in.
- from heat for 9-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and meat is
- heated through. Serve on buns. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 485 calories, 32 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 923 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer