Brat Hoagies with Coleslaw

Name: Brat Hoagies with Coleslaw
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 uncooked bratwurst links; 3 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 cups shredded cabbage; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sour cream; 4 brat or hoagie buns, split; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 4 slices brick cheese, halved

Served with a side of potato salad and pickles, these sandwiches are a standby on our lunch menu. For a little lighter version you can substitute turkey bratwurst.

Ingredients

4 uncooked bratwurst links
3 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
4 brat or hoagie buns, split
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
4 slices brick cheese, halved

Directions

Place bratwurst and water in a skillet, cover and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Uncover; turn bratwurst and cook 13-17 minutes longer or until browned and centers are no longer pink. Cut bratwurst in half lengthwise; set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in another skillet, cook 2 tablespoons butter, sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cabbage, onion and salt. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Set aside and keep warm.
Spread cut sides of rolls with remaining butter; sprinkle with garlic salt. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Divide cabbage mixture between roll halves. Place on bratwurst half, cut side down, on each half; top with cheese. Broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.