Summer Brats and Sauerkraut Tray
This Summer Brats and Sauerkraut Tray is made with grilled brats and store-bought sauerkraut–fancied up with your favorite mustards and buns!
Friends, looking for a very simple dinner this week? Well, pull out your board or tray and serve up a delicious Summer Brats and Sauerkraut Tray! [Grab more tray and The Big Board ideas!] Another favorite summer board is our Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Board (made with fresh tomato soup!) SO GOOD!
Summer Brats and Sauerkraut Tray
This is a great meal for the family, or really fun if you have people stopping by on the weekend!
Everyone loves a grilled brat. And the jury is out … do you love sauerkraut or not? (wink-wink)
Bratwurst is an easy ingredient to keep stocked in the fridge! And, all the beautiful, vibrant colors of a condiment tray are fun to serve with this BRATS TRAY!
Serve brats in a sandwich
You can deck out your brat burger or sandwich in so many ways!
But the easiest?
Just serve them on a tray with all the toppings, fresh fruit, and corn on the cob! Oh, and don’t forget the sauerkraut.
Here’s our favorite mustard: Handlmaier Sweet Mustard. Stock up on a few jars, because if your family is like ours, you’ll quickly go through them.
Buy this Haendlmaier Sweet Bavarian Mustard on Amazon [affiliate link]
Ingredients for Brats Board:
- Bratwurst (we buy at Costco, but you can also buy fresh at your local market)
- Sandwich rolls
- Sauerkraut
- Sweet mustard
- Yellow mustard
- Fresh corn
- Cilantro
- Fresh cherries
What sides go with brats and sauerkraut?
- Sauerkraut
- German Potato Salad
- Cabbage
- Grilled Corn on the Cobb
How to prepare a Brats Board:
- Cook brats according to packaging. We love to grill them, and also lightly grill the buns.
- On a tray or board, place buns and brats along the outside. Next, place your corn alongside the buns, leaving the center open.
- Arrange sauerkraut in the center, followed by mustards, and finally the cherries. Garnish corn with cilantro and serve!
Much needed rest
I’ve been thinking about rest. We have benches in different areas where we live, so when you’re out walking … sit for awhile. Relax, meditate, take it all in.
One thing I’ve learned through this season of life is to just take life a little slower.
Laying down for 20 minutes, sitting on a bench and just staring into the royal blue, or even laying in our hammock. Heading up to the lake and just sitting by the water, listening to the sounds around you.
These are the things about summer I am enjoying. Slow and easy.
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass, under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ― John Lubbock
Happy resting this week, Friends!
More sandwich boards to try:
Epic Roast Beef Sandwich Board
Turkey Sandwich Croissant Board
The Big Board
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Summer Brats and Sauerkraut Tray
Ingredients
- 7 bratwurst
- 7 sandwich
- 1 c sauerkraut, heaping
- 1/4 c Handlmaier Sweet Mustard, or similar kind
- 1/4 c yellow mustard
- 7 ears of corn
- Cilantro to garnish
- 3/4 lb cherries
Instructions
- Cook brats according to packaging. If desired, spread mayonnaise or butter onto the buns and toast over the grill.
- To assemble, place buns and brats along the outside of the tray or board.
- Next, place corn alongside the buns, leaving the center open for a bowl of sauerkraut.
- Arrange sauerkraut in the center, followed by mustards.
- Add in the cherries. Garnish corn with cilantro and serve!
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I’m Sandy—lover of food, family, cooking, THE BIG BOARD, travel, and bringing people together. Through great recipes and connection around the table, we become better, stronger, and more courageous people. Feasting on Life is real, and every time we do it, we grow a little more. Read more...
This looks incredible! Sauerkraut is one of my favorite condiments. I can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for sharing!