Triple-Decker Bacon Weave Bratwurst Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Spicy Mustard

Triple-Decker Bacon Weave Bratwurst Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Spicy Mustard

Discover a deliciously copycat tailgate appetizer recipe with a twist: Triple-Decker Bacon Weave Bratwurst Sliders featuring caramelized onions and spicy mustard sauce. Perfect for game day!

🕒 Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 24 mins | Total: 39 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Wheat, Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

  • 1. 8 bratwurst sausages 2. 16 slices thick
  • cut bacon 3. 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 4. 3 tbsp butter 5. 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard 6. 1/4 cup honey 7. 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 8. 2 tbsps pickle relish 9. 12 mini slider buns, split and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. Weave the bacon slices together, forming a lattice pattern that will cover each bratwurst.
  3. Wrap each bratwurst in the weaved bacon and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Grill the bratwurst wrapped in bacon for 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  5. While the bratwurst cooks, sauté the onions in butter over medium heat until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together mustard, honey, vinegar, and relish to create the spicy mustard sauce.
  7. Once the bratwurst are cooked, place two on each slider bun, bottom view.
  8. Top with caramelized onions and a generous dollop of spicy mustard sauce. Finish with the top half of the buns, top view.

Chef’s Insight

Perfect for tailgating or any game day gathering.

Notes

These sliders can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving.

Cultural or Historical Background

A modern twist on classic game day fare.