Description
Brats in a Blanket is a delicious and easy appetizer featuring juicy bratwurst sausages wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, enhanced with a layer of tangy dijon mustard and melted cheddar cheese, then seasoned with everything bagel seasoning and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, game day, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Brats and Cooking Liquid
- 1 (19-oz) package bratwurst sausages (Johnsonville)
- 2 (12-oz) beers
- ½ cup water
Dough and Fillings
- 1 (8-oz) can crescent rolls
- 1½ Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Boil Bratwurst: In a large pot, combine the beers and water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the bratwurst sausages and cook for 5 minutes to partially cook and infuse flavor.
- Sear Sausages: Remove the sausages from the pot and place them in a hot skillet. Sear on all sides until browned, enhancing flavor and texture. Remove and slice each sausage into three equal pieces.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Spread a thin layer of dijon mustard evenly over each triangle.
- Cut and Add Cheese: Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangle lengthwise in half to form smaller triangles. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the dough pieces.
- Assemble Brats in a Blanket: Place a slice of sausage on the wide end of each triangle, then roll the dough snugly around the sausage, placing them seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Brush the tops of each rolled brat with melted butter and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning for a flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are deep golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For best flavor, use a quality brand of bratwurst such as Johnsonville.
- The beer used to boil the sausages can be any lager or ale you enjoy drinking, as it imparts flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier appetizer, add a dash of cayenne or chili flakes to the cheese topping.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily to suit your serving needs.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness rather than the microwave.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
