CHEESY KRAUT BRATWURSTS

Cheesy Kraut Bratwursts image

We love this combination of sauerkraut, bratwurst and salad dressing. It's a hearty meal that you can serve with or without the buns.-Sharon Crider, Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
4 fully cooked bratwurst links
2 to 3 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
4 bratwurst buns, split

Steps:

In a bowl, combine cheese and sauerkraut; set aside. Slice each bratwurst in half lengthwise but not all the way through; leave bottom attached. Spread cut sides with dressing; fill each with about 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 9-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and meat is heated through. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 923mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.