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Slow Cooker Beer Brats

If you’re looking for an easy dinner that’s packed with amazing flavor, these Slow Cooker Beer Brats are about to become one of your favorite slow cooker recipes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Crockpot, Slow Cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 410kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 bratwurst sausages
  • 2 large white onions thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • ¼ cup whole grain mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 12 oz beer
  • 10 hoagie rolls for serving

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown the brats in the skillet to sear the outsides. Transfer brats to the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
    browning brats in a pan
  • Add remaining butter to your skillet along with the sliced onions. Saute until onions become caramelized.
    cooking onions in a pan
  • Place the onions over the top of the brats in the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and pour the beer around the brats.
    slow cooker beer brats in a crockpot
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or high for 2-3 hours, until the brats are cooked through.
    cooked brats in a slow cooker
  • Serve immediately on toasted hoagie rolls or keep on warm until ready to serve, enjoy!
    slow cooker beer brats in a bun

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg