Embark on the ultimate culinary adventure – the Chili Beer Cheese Bacon Brat! A succulent cheddar brat is cradled in a pretzel bun, swathed in crispy bacon, and crowned with sautéed onions and sliced jalapeños. Taking each bite to the next level is the homemade chili beer sauce, an elixir of flavor that elevates this culinary marvel to a whole new level.
Ingredients
| Chili Beer Cheese Sauce | |
|---|---|
| 1 | cup beer |
| 1 | (15-ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Bean with American Cheese |
| 3 | ounces cream cheese |
| ½ | cup shredded cheddar cheese |
| Chili Beer Cheese Bacon Brat | |
|---|---|
| 8 | strips HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon |
| 8 | fully cooked cheddar brats |
| 8 | pretzel hotdog buns, split and toasted |
| Chili Beer Cheese Sauce | |
| 1 | cup sautéed onions |
| 2 | jalapenos, sliced |
Directions
For the Chili Beer Cheese Sauce
In medium saucepan over medium heat, pour beer. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add chili, cream cheese and shredded cheese.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until combined and smooth.
For the Chili Beer Cheese Bacon Brat
Cook bacon until slightly cooked but not crispy. Wrap bacon tightly around brats, tucking in ends.
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 brats on toasted buns with Chili Beer Cheese Sauce, onions and jalapenos.