Juicy bratwurst or sausages baked to perfection with sweet onions and a sticky-savory glaze—minimal cleanup!
🌭 Ingredients *(Serves 4-6)*
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6 raw bratwurst or similar sausages (or pre-cooked, see notes)
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp butter or olive oil
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½ cup beer, apple juice, or broth (for steam & flavor)
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2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp thyme (or rosemary)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Hoagie rolls or sauerkraut (for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Layer:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a large foil pan (or baking dish) with heavy-duty foil.
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Scatter onions in the pan, dot with butter, and pour in beer/juice.
2️⃣ Add Sausages & Glaze:
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Nestle sausages into the onions.
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Whisk mustard, honey, soy sauce, and thyme; brush half over sausages.
3️⃣ Bake:
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Cover tightly with foil and bake 25 mins.
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Uncover, flip sausages, and brush with remaining glaze.
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Bake 15-20 mins more until caramelized.
4️⃣ Serve:
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Pile onto rolls with onions, or plate with mashed potatoes.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Pre-cooked sausages? Reduce initial bake to 15 mins covered.
✔ Extra crispy? Broil 2-3 mins at the end.
✔ No pan? Make a foil packet—seal edges tightly!
“The onions melt into a jammy, beer-infused topping—sausage heaven!”