Chili Cheese Bacon Brat

SERVINGS: 8

PREP TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

8 strips Hormel® Black Label® jalapeno bacon
8 fully cooked cheddar brats
8 pretzel hot dog buns, split and toasted
Mustard Cheese Sauce
1 (15-ounce) can Hormel® Chili No Beans, heated
1 cup sautéed onions

Mustard Cheese Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS

Cook bacon until slightly cooked but not crispy. Wrap bacon tightly around brats, tucking in ends.

Make Mustard Cheese Sauce: In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour; stir in dry mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add half-and-half; bring to simmer and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until beginning to thicken. Add cheese and cream, stirring to melt. Keep warm.

Heat grill to 350°F. Spray grill with non-stick cooking spray. Place bacon wrapped brats on grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes each side or until bacon is fully cooked and crisped.

Serve on toasted buns with Mustard Cheese Sauce, chili and onions.

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