Beer Brats with Beer Queso
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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.
Just came across this recipe and can’t wait to try the Beer Queso.
One thing we always do to take our brats to the next level is to put them in a beer bath before grilling. We use a disposable tinfoil pan, put some onion slices on the bottom, put the brats on top of that then put enough beer in the pan to cover the brats just past half way. I like to add a few grinds of red pepper flakes to give it a bit of heat but you can skip that. We cook this on a low fire on the grill and turn the brats over every 20-30 minutes so they are cooked through. You don’t want to boil these, just a simmer. When you are ready to cook them turn up the flame, remove from the beer bath and grill until they are nicely browned. You’ll be surprised at how much extra flavor the beer & onion bath gives the brats. And if you don’t like onion just do a plain beer bath, it still gives tons of flavor.
Thanks so much for these great tips, Lise! My dad has done a beer bath for brats on the stove before, but the disposable foil pan on the grill sounds so much easier! So smart.
Tried this recipe, way too much salt and the queso didn’t thicken even when I added more corn startch and cheese.
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!
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 😉
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 🙂
LOL Bratsgiving day sounds epic! These look soooo yummy… especially that cheese sauce!! <3
Thanks so much, Jess!
Beer, beer and MORE BEEEER! So duh, I am in!!!
I had a feeling you might like these, Sophia 🙂
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 🙂
Summertime perfection! I need these in my life!
Thanks Rachel!
What a fun, beery recipe!! I’ve never tied beer queso before–sounds tasty!
It’s SO good! Thanks for stopping by, Mary!
We have been on a brat binge lately!! These look so good!
’tis the eason! Thanks Liz!