Beer Can Sausage Wrapped Burger

Recipe Ingredients

• 8 strips JOHNSONVILLE® Original or Spicy Sausage Strips™
• 1 package (19 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE® Original Brats, decased
• 1 can (12 ounces) beer
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• 2 green onions, sliced

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a skillet, cook and stir onions in oil to caramelize; about 7 minutes. Add one third of the beer; cook until reduced. Repeat twice. Add brown sugar and salt; save the beer can.
3. Shape each brat link into a ball; press bottom of the beer can into center of each ball to create a small bowl. Press along the sides to smooth. Brush center with BBQ sauce.
4. Wrap 2 sausage strips around the outside of each brat bowl; secure with toothpicks.
5. Spoon onions into center; top with cheese.
6. Grill for 15 minutes or until brat reaches 160°F. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.

Customize with other fillings

1. Mushrooms, peppers, jalapenos, eggs, Cheddar Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, and more!