Classic Brats & Tots

Savor classic Brats and Tots—juicy bratwurst paired with crispy golden tater tots, finished with bold, comforting flavors. An easy, hearty meal that’s perfect for weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings.

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Brats lined on a baking tray covered in toppings

Classic Brats & Tots

Savor classic Brats and Tots—juicy grilled bratwurst paired with crispy golden tater tots, finished with bold, comforting flavors. An easy, hearty meal that’s perfect for weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bratwurst
  • 6-12 buns Hotdog Buns
  • 12 bratwurst 1-2 Packs of brats gives you enough for each person to have two
Side
  • 1 large bag 1-2 lbs of tater tots

Equipment

  • 1 Grill

Method
 

  1. Preheat: Heat oven to 400°F - 425°F (follow bags instructions), line the largest baking tray you have with foil, evenly space tater tots on the tray.
  2. Boil: In a large pot, fill with water and bring to a roiling boil.
  3. Cook: Place brats in the water and let cook for approximately 10min; or until brats begin to float.
  4. Preheat: Warm the grill to medium heat (350°F).
  5. Bake: Shortly after the brats have been placed in the water. Place tater tots in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes; flipping tots over half way through.
  6. Transfer: Once brats are cooked (approximately 10 min or when they begin to float) transfer to a preheated grill.
  7. Grill: Grill the brats for a few minutes each side (3-5min) to develop a nice sear.
  8. Rest: Pull brats off the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes.
  9. Chows Up!
    Brats lined on a baking tray covered in toppings

Notes

  • Parboiling the brats isn’t a necessary step but ensures the brats are cooked all the way through and infuses them with extra juices.
 
  • Transferring the brats the grill allows them to be seared, developing a nice crust on the brat.
 
  • Tater tots can easily be replaced with any multitude of various frozen oven backed sides, such as onion rings.

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