GAME-DAY BRATS

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Looking for a twist on the usual tailgate fare? With French dressing and Monterey Jack cheese, these brats kick things up a notch! You can make the recipe with cooked Italian sausage links instead of bratwurst if you prefer. -Laura McDowell, Lake Villa, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 fully cooked bratwurst links
3/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
6 tablespoons French salad dressing
6 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 brat buns, split

Steps:

Make a lengthwise slit three-fourths of the way through each bratwurst to within 1/2 in. of each end. Fill with sauerkraut; top with dressing and cheese., Place bratwurst in buns; wrap individually in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. x 10 in.). Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 38g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.