Bratwurst Wraps Food

TORTILLA WRAPPED BRATWURST WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the milk, onion, bay leaf, cloves and nutmeg in a heavy-gauge, non-corrosive saucepan over medium heat. In a separate pan create a roux by cooking the butter and flour for a few minutes, stirring continuously, without browning, until it emits a nutty aroma. Remove from the heat. When the milk is fairly hot, pour a small amount of it into the cooled down roux, stirring until the milk is thoroughly blended. Return this to the remaining milk, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and season, to taste, with salt and white pepper. Whisk in mustard and cover with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
• Heat the grill to medium heat. Prepare the tortillas by laying 1 or 2 slices of cheese on top of each and set aside briefly. Slowly cook the bratwurst over medium heat, turning as needed to prevent them from getting charred. (They tend to split when the heat is too high.) When they are browned and cooked through, which takes 10 to 15 minutes, transfer them to the cheese lined tortillas, and roll up the bratwursts so that the cheese will melt and hold everything together. Place the rolled bratwursts in a skillet over medium heat, allowing the tortillas to toast slightly. Serve with mustard sauce.

BRATWURST WRAPS WITH ONION-SAUERKRAUT FILLING

Steps:

• Place bratwurst and beer in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat; let bratwurst cool in beer.
• In 10-inch frying pan cook onion in oil over medium heat until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add sauerkraut, sugar, salt, and red pepper; mix well.
• Continue cooking for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
• Place bratwurst in center of cooking grate.
• Grill 5 to 6 minutes or until browned and heated throughout, turning once halfway through grilling time.
• Split each in half lengthwise.
• Place 1/4 of sauerkraut mixture down center of each tortilla.
• Place 2 bratwurst halves on top of filling.
• Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on bratwurst and top with a slice of cheese.
• Fold two sides of tortilla over cheese; fold remaining bottom and top halves of tortilla to close.
• Place tortilla wraps flap-side down on grill; grill 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and heated through, turning once halfway through grilling time.

BRAT WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat. Cook and stir onlions in hot oil in large nonstick skillet on medium high heat for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown; cover. Simmer on low heat 10 minute.
• Meanwhile, bring beer to boil in medium saucepan. Add bratwurst; cook 5 minute Drain bratwurst. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through and browned, turning occasionally.
• Stir steak sauce into onions. Top tortillas with cheese, onions, and bratwurst; roll up.

CRESCENT WRAPPED BRATS AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Make Ahead -- This is why I like this recipe. The Onions can be made ahead; the mustard and honey sauce can be made ahead; and the brats can even be made ahead This will save lots of time if you are having this for a party.
• Brats -- Now if pre-cooked, skip this step. If not, I like to cook mine in a in deep saute pan with 1 can of beer and a couple of cups of water (you can use all water if you want), and just simmer on medium for about 15 minutes. Follow directions on the package. I prefer to simmer rather than pan saute or grill. I don't like mine to be browned for this recipe.
• Sauerkraut -- Drain well. You don't want any liquid for this. I even set the kraut after I drain it on a paper towel and squeeze to make sure it is nice and dry.
• Mustard -- Mix the mustard and the honey and set to the side. One half is used for the brats, and 1/2 for extra dipping. You can use a store bought honey mustard if you want, but I prefer to make mine fresh.
• Wraps -- On a cookie sheet either sprayed well with a non-stick spray or I prefer to use parchment paper (no clean up), lay out the crescent rolls from the can. I use a rolling pin just to flatten a little, and to make sure all the seams are pressed together. This is KEY. ;You don't want to use the pre-cut crescent roll triangles.
• Use a pizza cutter or a knife and cut from top left corner to bottom right corner and and same on the other side to make 4 large triangles. This is a must to fit around the brat.
• NOTE: If you wanted, you could use 2 triangles (needing 2 cans of the crescent rolls) if you prefer your brat enclosed more. Personally, I prefer using one triangle, but you could always add more if necessary.
• Filling -- Now on each triangle, I use a pastry brush, but a knife will work fine - add a little of the honey mustard dressing. Then 1/4 cup of the sauerkraut on each triangle, toward the long edged end, and finally the bratwurst. Roll up, just like you would a crescent roll. You can use less kraut if you want, but 1/4 cup works for me. I think it also depends on the size of the bratwurst, and each brand is a bit different.
• Bake -- On the top of each roll, make 4-5 thin slices 1/2" apart with a knife, this will allow the kraut to heat up and cook the crust more evenly. Brush with the egg (which will give it a crisp brown crust) and sprinkle with the caraway seeds if you want. I like the caraway, but it is optional.
• Pre-heat the oven to 375, and bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
• Onions -- As the brats cook, use the same pan you cooked the brats in (liquid thrown out), and melt the butter on medium high. Add the onion and cook until soft, tender and golden, around 10 minutes. Not too brown, just tender and golden. It will take about the same time as it takes to bake the brats. You can always make the onions ahead of time.
• Serve -- Plate your wrapped brats with the extra honey mustard as a dip and the sauteed onions.
• Beer Cheese Sauce Optional -- Recipe #162043, is a great recipe but I prefer to use a sharp cheddar and a dark or amber. This is a great sauce to go with the brats. ENJOY!