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Oven-Baked Brats /Bratwurst (Ofenbratwurst)

Baking bratwurst is my go-to for juicy, crispy sausages without the mess. So easy and perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients:

• 4 uncooked bratwurst sausages, total about 1 pound (454 grams)
• olive oil, as needed

Instructions:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with either aluminum foil or parchment paper. Alternately, you could put a rack on the baking sheet as well.
2. Place sausages on baking sheet (or rack) so that they don't touch each other.
3. Brush with olive oil (to keep from sticking and aid in browning).
4. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 160°F. If the sausages are really thick, this may take up to 45 minutes. Turn sausages at least once during baking.
5. Serve with mustard and buns, sauerkraut or easy potato salad.

Notes/Hints:

Instructions:

• Cook more sausages, as needed, for a larger crowd.
• To add even more great flavor to this already delicious dish, try marinating the uncooked fresh brats in your favorite beer (who doesn't love beer brats!), apple cider, or even chicken broth mixed with some of your favorite herbs.
• Store any leftover cooked sausage in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Updated: June 15, 2026