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bacon wrapped cheese stuffed brats on serving board
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Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Brats

Bratwurst sausages stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and wrapped in thick cut bacon.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 5
Author Breanna Stark

Ingredients

  • 19 oz bratwurst 5 sausages
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese block
  • 5 slices bacon thick cut
  • 2 tbsp barbecue rub

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your smoker to 250°F.
  • Take each bratwurst and slice it lengthwise down the middle to create a cradle for the cheese. Do not cut all the way through to the other side – aim to cut about ¾ of the way through the sausage.
  • Using your fingers, push back the meat filling to create a cradle in the center of the sausage.
  • Slice your cheese into rectangles that are about half an inch shorter than the bratwurst on both sides.
  • Place the sliced cheese in the center of the bratwurst and push the edges together to seal the sausage around the cheese.
  • Wrap each cheddar-stuffed bratwurst in a slice of thick-cut bacon.
  • Season the bacon on all sides with your barbecue rub.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped brats directly on the grates of your smoker and let cook for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the sausage reaches 165°F. Serve immediately and enjoy!