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    Home » Recipes » Oven Baked

    How to Cook Brats in the Oven

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jul 22, 2022 · Updated: Jul 22, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 5 brats
    brats cooked in the oven with toppings, and text on image

    Brats in the Oven: Cooking brats in the oven is so easy and a great option and easy way to get dinner on the table quick!

    How to Cook Brat in the Oven - Brat in bun with mustard
    Cooking brats in the oven is one of the easiest ways!

    Why you’ll love baking bratwursts

    We absolutely love having brats for lunch or as a fast dinner idea. They’ve even become a staple in our house when we have guests visiting or staying with us.

    They’re just one of those things that require very little thought and usually, everyone loves them, so they’re a “no-brainer” when it comes to feeding a large group.

    Now, don’t get me wrong… a brat on the grill is superb. But when it’s raining or there’s 10 ft. of snow on the ground, this gal’s not going outside to use the grill, and I prefer oven baked recipes.

    Plus, sometimes I just don’t feel like using the grill and the oven sounds like a better idea. Or sometimes, even cooking brats in the air fryer in only 10 minutes is my favorite!

    How to Cook Brats in the Oven

    Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the full printable recipe card with ingredients and instructions!

    First, you can cook whatever flavor of brats that you prefer! I usually grab a generic brand but I DO love Johnsonville brats!

    We also love mixing things up and grabbing new flavors from the butcher shop from time to time.

    However, I tend to keep brats in the freezer, like these beer brats, below, from Walmart for those unexpected group dinners or when we need something quick and easy.

    Raw Brats in the packaging

    Grease a Baking Dish

    In a baking dish (or even casserole dish) big enough to fit all of the brats you’re planning to bake, grease with non-stick cooking spray. (You can even line your dish with aluminum foil to help keep the mess down, if you prefer.)

    Place the brats in the dish, making sure they’re not on top of one another, or preferably, not even touching. (To allow all sides of the brats to cook.)

    Raw Bratwursts in the baking pan

    How Long to Cook Brats in the Oven

    When your oven has preheated, place the baking dish/raw brats in the oven and bake at 400 for 10 minutes.

    After the 10 minutes, turn the brats over and bake for another 6 minutes.

    After the 6 minutes, feel free to turn the oven to broil and allow the brats to sit under the hot heat for about another minute to gain that “grill-like” brat.

    Baked brats in the oven - in baking pan

    Internal Temperature Needs to Reach 160°

    When the brats have cooked for 16-17 minutes, check the internal temperature of the brats to make sure they have reached a temperature of 160°.

    Baked Brats on bun

    How to Serve

    Our favorite: Place oven baked brats on hot dog buns or a hoagie roll!

    Other Option: You can definitely eat bratwursts without bread, especially if you’re doing a low carb diet!

    Or, you can cut up the bratwursts in to small slices and add in to your favorite pasta recipe or in a cabbage and sausage dish!

    Brat Toppings

    There are many different types of toppings you can put on bratwursts but I wanted to share some of our favorites!

    Brats in the Oven with toppings
    Bratwurst Topping Ideas

    I’m going to have a hard time passing up plain ole mustard on a brat. (As you can see below.)

    Brats cooked in the Oven and placed on a bun with mustard
    Bratwurst with Mustard

    BUT… I do love to adventure out at times and try something new. Here are my top favorites and make sure to check out my hot dog topping ideas to get even more ideas for your own brats!

    • Saurkraut
    brat with sauerkraut
    Bratwurst with sauerkraut
    • BBQ Sauce
    Bratwurst with bbq sauce
    • Relish
    • Queso
    • Grilled Peppers
    • Grilled Onions
    • Bell Peppers
    • Red Onions
    • Sour Cream
    Bratwurst with onions

    TIP: Having a party? Have a “Brat Bar” so everyone can add their own favorite toppings! If needed, you can see our favorite food bar ideas!

    Brats in the oven - on bun with mustard

    How to Store

    If you have leftover brats, store in an airtight container once they’ve cooled and enjoy within 3-4 days!

    Simply reheat by re-warming in the oven, in a microwave or in an air fryer.

    What to Serve as a Side Dish with Brats

    Keeping it simple? Grab some of these easy side dishes:

    • potato chips
    • german potato salad or amish potato salad
    • pickles
    • pasta salad
    • side salad
    • cornbread salad
    • cucumber salad
    • baked beans
    • potato wedges
    • or any of these side dish recipes

    Did you make this? I’d be so grateful if you left a review below to let me know what you thought! Then, the next time you need a quick and easy recipe, come back to Fantabulosity to browse all of my easy recipes!

    bratwursts on bun with toppings

    Brats in the Oven

    Jessica Burgess
    Cooking brats in the oven is SO easy and a great way to have dinner on the table in a flash! Tips for how long to cook, what to serve with them and more!
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 brats
    Calories 220 kcal

    Equipment

    • oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 bratwursts
    • bbq sauce optional, or favorite toppings! See ideas in post!
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400°.
    • Place brats in a greased baking pan, making sure the brats are not overlapping.
    • Bake for 10 minutes and then turn the brats.
    • Bake for 6 more minutes. (Optional… broil for 1 more minute to really give a little crisp/char texture.)
    • When brats are finished, make sure the internal temperature is 160°.
    • Top with your favorite toppings. See ideas below!

    Notes

    Broil the brats for one minute if desired to give it more of a “crisp” outer layer!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1brat | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 230mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords brats, brats in oven, bratwurst, how to cook brats in oven
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth says

      April 30, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is another great way to cook brats! My family loves these cooked in the oven! Perfect for easy dinner nights!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 01, 2021 at 6:40 am

        Yes! I completely agree! They are perfect for an easy dinner night for sure!

        Reply
    2. Betsy says

      April 30, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      My husband, who is a much bigger brats fan than I, loved this recipe! Perfect browning and such amazing flavor! We’ll have to make this again for sure!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 01, 2021 at 6:41 am

        That’s excellent that he loved this brats recipe! I’m so glad that it was a hit! 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
    3. April says

      April 30, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great way to cook a lot of brats at once!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 01, 2021 at 6:42 am

        Absolutely!! One of my favorite recipes to cook ahead of time, so we can just reheat and eat on them for most of the week!

        Reply
    4. Sascha says

      May 16, 2021 at 5:28 am

      5 stars
      Great and easy way to make bratwurst.
      Suggestion for topping: cut cooked bratwurst in half lengthwise, squirter in tomato ketchup and sprinkle with curry powder.
      Favourite streetfood in some parts of Germany. Dry curry powder sounds odd but try it on at least one brat in your next batch. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 17, 2021 at 1:27 pm

        Mmmm! I love this idea for topping it, thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. merry says

      July 29, 2021 at 8:10 pm

      4 stars
      I had never heard of cooking Brats in the oven but it works great and we enjoyed them.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        July 29, 2021 at 11:11 pm

        I’m so glad that you liked them! Thank you so much for letting us know!

        Reply

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