Cole Hansen, Johnsonville Kitchens’ corporate chef, shares some inspiration for your next game day spread. 

"We couldn't resist pairing two game-day staples —  beer and brats —  to create a quirky, protein-packed alternative to typical burgers," Hansen shares with Fox News. "This bite-sized recipe can be easily customized, too. Instead of cheese and onions, you can fill it with everything from eggs and mushrooms to jalapeños." 

Get the full recipe below.

OVEN-BAKED PORK RIBS WITH TAMARIND BBQ SAUCE FOR GAME DAY DINNER

Johnsonville Beer Can Sausage-Wrapped Burger

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

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Corporate Chef Cole Hansen from Johnsonville Kitchens shares his ‘Beer Can Sausage-Wrapped Burger’ recipe with Fox News.

Corporate Chef Cole Hansen from Johnsonville Kitchens shares his ‘Beer Can Sausage-Wrapped Burger’ recipe with Fox News. (Johnsonville, LLC)

Ingredients:

  • 8 strips JOHNSONVILLE Original Sausage Strips or JOHNSONVILLE Spicy Sausage Strips, or sausage strips of choice
  • 1 can (12 ounces) beer
  • 1 package (19 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE Original Brats, casings removed, or brats of choice
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Cheese, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

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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 the bottom of the beer can into the center of each ball to create a small bowl.  Press along the sides to smooth. Brush center with BBQ sauce.
  4. Wrap two sausage strips around the outside of each brat bowl; secure with toothpicks.
  5. Spoon onions into the center; top with cheese if desired.
  6. Grill for 15 minutes, or until brats reach 160 °F.  Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.

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