Beer Brats with Beer Queso
Disclosure: These Beer Brats with Beer Queso were created by me on behalf Johnsonville® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. Sponsored posts help me pay for the costs associated with this blog (groceries…lots of groceries), and help support me as I pursue a career in recipe development and food photography. All opinions are 100% my own. #SausageFamily
I seriously cannot believe August is already here. I feel like I’ve spent my entire summer house hunting, getting ready to move, moving, getting our old house ready to sell, and selling. Now that we are f-i-n-a-l-l-y offically moved in and unpacked, I’m planning to spend the month of August savoring all of the fun summer things I haven’t done enough of yet this year. Bike rides. Dog walks. A picnic. And of course, lots of grilling out and spending time on our new patio.
Bratsgiving Day is August 16th – a day to whip up some delicious grilled brat recipes for your friends! I really recommend Johnsonville® Beer n’ Bratwurst for your celebration. They are a delicious combination of the classic flavor of Johnsonville® sausage and the rich taste of beer. To add even more beer flavor, I whipped up quick beer queso using sharp cheddar cheese and a local brew. I topped them with thinly sliced fresh jalapeno (homemade pickled jalapenos or fajita veggies would be great toppings here, too) And naturally, I served these brats with . . . beer!
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Beer Brats with Beer Queso
Ingredients
- 1 package Johnsonville® Beer n' Bratwurst
- 1/4 cup lager-style beer
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 soft pretzel sausage buns
- 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Grill bratwurst according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together beer, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder and cayenne. In medium saucepot, heat milk over medium-high heat until just before boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cheese and beer mixture; whisk vigorously until smooth.
- To serve, place bratwurst in buns and top with queso and sliced jalapenos, if desired.
We have been on a brat binge lately!! These look so good!
’tis the eason! Thanks Liz!
What a fun, beery recipe!! I’ve never tied beer queso before–sounds tasty!
It’s SO good! Thanks for stopping by, Mary!
Summertime perfection! I need these in my life!
Thanks Rachel!
Oh yes! Beer Brats with Beer Cheese! I live off of Johnsonville Better with Cheddar dogs…I might try this with those!
Hmmm…double beer with beer brats, or double cheese with cheese brats? There’s no wrong answer here 🙂
Beer, beer and MORE BEEEER! So duh, I am in!!!
I had a feeling you might like these, Sophia 🙂
LOL Bratsgiving day sounds epic! These look soooo yummy… especially that cheese sauce!! <3
Thanks so much, Jess!
There are few things that I love separately more than sausages and beer cheese. The best thing about this recipe is that it combines these two loves. I am alos so very proud of you for using a Michigan microbrew like Bells Lager of the Lakes. This recipe was delicious – I would put the beer cheese sauce on literally anything and everything while the jalapenos gave a pleasant hit of spice.
Well, there’s still more cheese sauce in the fridge. So go ahead and put it on anything and everything 🙂
Good gravy this looks amazing. LOVE those sausages…and the queso…and you finished on a pretzel bun. YES!
Thanks Aimee! You really can’t go wrong with beer queso and pretzel buns 😉
Okay this has to happen asap. These are just fantastic, perfect for tailgating or parties.
You bring your smoked ribs, I’ll bring these brats, and we’ll have a party!
Tried this recipe, way too much salt and the queso didn’t thicken even when I added more corn startch and cheese.