Cooper® The Brat Burger to Make You Forget about Regular Burgers

Name: Cooper® The Brat Burger to Make You Forget about Regular Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages or bulk ground sausage*; 1 large yellow onion; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground garlic; 1 teaspoon ground onion; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil; 8 leaves green cabbage, cleaned and shredded; 16 slices Cooper® Sharp cheese (any flavor); 8 pretzel rolls; Dijon mustard

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Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Tailgating season. That magical time of year when portable grills dot parking lots and die-hard fans paint themselves in team spirit. What fuels these true believers? How about a batter-fried Brat Burger, smothered in Cooper® cheese? With these burgers on the grill, victory is already yours.

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Cooper® Sharp

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages or bulk ground sausage*
1 large yellow onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground garlic
1 teaspoon ground onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups peanut oil or vegetable oil
8 leaves green cabbage, cleaned and shredded
16 slices Cooper® Sharp cheese (any flavor)
8 pretzel rolls
Dijon mustard

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Directions

Prepare grill to temperature.
If the sausage is in bratwurst form, slice casings lengthwise and empty the ground sausage meat into a large mixing bowl. Form ground sausage into 8 patties and set aside.
Slice yellow onion thinly into rings. Add flour and seasonings. Mix well into the onions to coat each ring evenly.
In a medium skillet, warm oil on the stove to 350°F. Add onions and fry until brown in color, then remove from oil and place freshly fried onions on paper towels to drain and cool.
Place brat sausage patties on the grill and heat about 6 to 8 minutes per side, checking for doneness. When done, the patties should have no pink remaining in the center and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
As patties are nearing completion, place two slices of Cooper® Sharp cheese on top of each grilled patty, crisscrossed. Heat until cheese is melted (cover to speed up melting). Remove from grill and set aside.
Place pretzel rolls on grill and toast lightly.

ASSEMBLE YOUR BURGERS:

Spread the bottom half of each pretzel roll with Dijon mustard. Layer some shredded cabbage onto bottom bun. Add a brat cheeseburger patty. Place a nice portion of fried onions on the burger and cap with the remaining half of the pretzel roll.
Serve any remaining batter-fried onions on the side, using extra Dijon mustard for dunking.

Recipe Note

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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