Easy and Delicious Brats in a Blanket
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If you like pigs in a blanket then you’re going to LOVE these Brats in a Blanket! A fun and festive variation, these delicious pastry-rolled bratwursts are perfect for a game day party appetizer or a quick and delicious dinner or lunchtime meal.
These delicious Brats are a terrific party appetizer or a quick meal. They’re a fun and festive variation of the classic pigs in a blanket, but instead of using mini hot dogs or sausages, I used bratwurst sausages.
Just like their petite piggy counterparts, bratwurst sausages are wrapped in crescent dough, topped with Everything seasoning and then baked to golden brown perfection. Simple to make and quick to bake.
They’re made with just a few common ingredients with minimal prep and are the perfect crowd-pleaser for tailgating, March Madness, or any party or gathering. You can also serve them with mashed or roasted potatoes for an easy and delicious dinner everyone will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy – made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, they also bake up quickly and are ready to serve in almost no time.
- Delicious – This is a fun twist on the traditional appetizer everyone, and I mean everyone, loves. These beautiful brats are always a crowd pleaser.
- Versatile – Perfect for potlucks, tailgating, or just for an easy and tasty dinner.
Ingredients Needed for Blanket Bratwurst
This quick recipe is made with simple, easily found ingredients
4 bratwursts – fully cooked, cut in half
Crescent roll dough – cut into triangles, see instructions
Caramelized onions – you can, and should, make these in advance
Cheddar cheese – shredded fresh is best
Water
Large egg
Everything bagel seasoning
Fresh parsley – chopped, for garnish
Equipment Needed To Make
- No special equipment other than a baking sheet is needed to make this simple recipe.
Substitutions & Alterations
- You can use different flavored bratwursts like beer brats, jalapeño cheddar, or apple sausage for a unique twist.
- Change up the seasonings or add some fresh herbs.
- Try different cheese or caramelized vegetables for different flavor options
- Air Fryer Option: For a crispier texture, try making these in the air fryer instead of the oven.
How to Make Bratwurst in a Blanket
This is a brief version of the complete directions found at the bottom of this post. Use complete directions for best results.
Step 1
Preheat oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Step 2
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each triangle, then add a spoonful of the onions.
Place half a bratwurst on a pastry piece and roll it toward the pointed end. Repeat.
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Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water. Brush the egg wash over wrapped bratwursts.
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the tops.
Step 4
Arrange brats on the baking sheet and bake until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove and garnish with chopped parsley before serving
Time Saving Tips & Tricks
- Allow any warm ingredients to cool before using so they don’t degrade the texture of the dough before rolling.
- If you don’t have pre-caramelized onions, sauté sliced onions in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until golden and soft. Let cool a bit before topping the pastry dough.
- You could pre-cook the bratwurst slightly, depending on the recipe, to ensure they’re cooked through.
- Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to save time cleaning up.
- Store leftover ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
How to Serve Brats in a Blanket
Serve these warm and fresh from the oven with ketchup or mustard. I like a spicy, whole grain brown mustard with them, but you can use your favorite kind.
The wrapped brats also make a delicious dinner option served with German cucumber salad, and some mac and cheese.
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best results, store individual ingredients separately.
How to Reheat Leftover Brat Blankets
Reheat leftover wrapped bratwurst in the oven or the microwave.
In the Oven – reheat in a preheated oven on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes. I like to cover them with foil so the pastry doesn’t dry out or overcook when reheating.
In the Microwave – Place on a microwave safe plate and heat on high for about 2 minutes until heated through. Depending on the wattage of your microwave, it might take as little longer.
What to Make Next
Now that you have mastered these little bites. Try these Pigs in a Blanket or these Tater Tot Appetizer stacks.
More Appetizer Recipes
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Brats in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 4 fully cooked bratwursts
- 1 8 count can crescent roll dough
- 1 ½ cup caramelized onion
- 1 tsp water
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley – chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each triangle, then add a spoonful of caramelized onions.
- Place half of a bratwurst at the wide end of each triangle, then roll it up tightly toward the pointed end.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the egg wash over each wrapped bratwurst.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the tops.
- Arrange the wrapped brats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
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Perfect for our March Madness party – thanks for the recipe!
Made these for a St. Patrick’s party and they were such a hit I am making again for March Madness. Thanks for this recipe!
Brats, reminds me of my college years way way back.
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What a fun update on an old classic, Raquel.
Thank you for sharing your Brats in Blankets recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at the party today and pinning too.