Happy Sunday all! How many of you knew that yesterday was National Bratwurst Day and it also happened to be The Husband’s birthday?! Being the funny guy he is, he was like, I always knew my birthday was associated with some type of “hot dog”. I think I’ve told you all of his love for Hot Dogs, Hot Links, Sausages….it can be tough for him to walk past a Costco, Sam’s Club or Home Depot without stopping for a “dog” LOL.
As part of his birthday week, I decided to do a little cooking with beer and give this new Krusteaz Beer Bread a go.
Not only is this mix super easy to make, check out the delicious cheesy, Beer Brats in a Blanket recipe they give you on the back.
To kick up the flavor for him a bit, I bought these Beer and ‘n Bratwursts…I love that it totally smells like beer when you cook them on the grill.
Another option for those looking for a lighter way to make this recipe is to use one of my favorite Artisan Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausages that I buy at Sam’s Club. I do kinda wish that they made a “healthy” beer sausage/brat though 
REAL ingredients that you can recognize!
3 points+ each!
You will want to select a beer that you like drinking, like Kona Brewing Co.
Liquid Aloha…..You can buy Longboard as well as this Pale Ale – but I would pick a lighter beer in this recipe to keep your batter a lighter color.
The last ingredient that I think makes all the difference ~ Cabot Sharp Light Cheddar. You want a sharp cheese to give it a bold flavor. This cheese is 1 points+ per ounce – deal!
While the oven preheats, take the beer mix, a little black pepper, sharp cheddar and beer.
Stir until combined….is it weird I can think of tasting almost any batter I make? I totally blame it on the beer smelling so good as you mix it.
Spread half the beer bread on a prepared cookie sheet.
Then again, I am also saying in my head as I type “who let the dogs out – woof, woof!”
Pile on the cooked beer brats or sausage…..his/hers.
Spread the remaining batter on top covering each brat.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until the dough is cooked through and golden on the bottom. Brush with the mustard butter if using (I skipped this part but would probably add it next time.)
Carefully slice diving up the brats and serve. Seriously ~ after smelling the beer, cheese bread and smoky sausages cook, then, seeing this, it was hard to not dive in right away.
Served up with a side of shishito peppers (my favorite summer thing ~ they are not hot, I promise).
Cheesy, beer bread goodness with a smoky sausage surprise in the middle.
The best part is I get to share some beer bread and free stuff with you all.
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HOW TO ENTER:
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The Fine Print: Thanks to the folks at the Krusteaz for allowing me to host celebrate National Bratwurst Day with you all and giving away a Beer Bread Kit like I received. This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents only – Sorry my Canadian friends.
The Winner will be randomly drawn and announced on Thursday, August 21, 2014.
Good luck everyone!
I have used beer on ham before and it was good.
I told my mom about this great giveaway.
Oh, my this sounds SO good!! I have made beer bread before but not with cheese or brats on it. I can’t wait to try this. Thank you!! : )
I would make the same thing you did! Looks really interesting and different…thank you!
Marries to an Aussie, you know he loves his beer! I usually use it for chili or baked beans 🙂 Wish I could find the shishito peppers around here! Had them as a app at our favorite bar and loved them!!
Just tweeted: Beer + Bread+ Brats – Interested? then go enter this @Krusteaz #Giveaway hosted by @danicasdaily http://danicasdaily.com/?p=48157…I’m getting to be an expert 🙂
Started following :@Krusteaz on twitter!
Started following Krusteaz on FB 🙂
No blog yet, but did share with my sista 🙂
Beer bread is a staple around here.
I Tweeted:
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I Twitter follow Krusteaz.
I FB like Krusteaz.
I told me BFF and DH about this great giveaway.
We make welsh rarebit with beer here!
Beer, Bacon, Cheddar Cornbread. Best cornbread ever 🙂 Pinterest win! I would love to try this too. My hubby would love!
A CHICKEN!!!!!!
Just made brats soaked in beer this past weekend……
I tried making beer bread once it was a flop this looks pretty tasty
I haven’t made this in awhile due to the calories but I used to make homemade beer/cheese bread and serve it with chili. Boy was it delicious! Cooking with beer is the only way I like it, I much prefer the sweet cocktails over a beer any day, but cooking with it is a different story!
I’ve made cupcakes!
Can’t wait to try this. I have made several things with beer – beef stew, bread, cheese soup and even a cake.
I’m following Krusteaz on Twitter
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Shared give away and recipe with my son who is a great cook.
I make turkey chili with beer!
I Love cooking with beer! I put it in my chili.
I did want to say that I have seen Turkey Bratwursts! I know Foster Farms sells them (4 PP per link) but I think Butterball does as well. I usually can only find them at walmart of all places.
I would make the same thing you made. It looks good. i have made chili and bread with beer.
I want to make this!!
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Glad to see you back Danica! This sounds so yummy to try….thanks for the recipe and the contest….
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We grill the brats and then steam them on the grill in beer! Delicious!
I make soup with beer and broccoli stems. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.
You’re so creative! I’d make what you made.
Danica – your brats come fully cooked, but it looked like his aren’t – yet you were able to cook it all together as one thing, without a problem? Seems magical!
I told my daughter!! : )
I use beer when I made my BBQ beef brisket!
Krusteaz beer bread
I liked Krusteaz on facebook.
I’ve never cooked with beer. But, I love to drink it on occasion! I think I will try this recipe before the summer is over.
I have made tastefully simple beer bread with beer!
I would love to put beer in my homemade BBQ sauce recipe.
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I told my brother about this giveaway.
beer cheese dip one of my favorites!
I tweeted!
Following @Krusteaz on twitter!
I love cooking brats in beer, and love beer bread with soup in the fall!! Also love making beer mustard chicken – a Cooking Light recipe!
Chocolate cupcakes with a chocolate flavored beer with chocolate/bacon topping!
I would like to try beer in chili.
I saw a recipe on Pinterest for Maple Bacon Beer Burgers that I want to try!
I follow Krusteaz on Twitter as @Cezovski9
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Chicken on top of a beer can, Guinness stew my husband loves it
Beer braised beef with onions is yummy too!
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I want to make this recipe!
I have cooked beer bread
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/501904891715911680
Yum! That looked so good! It would be great for Halloween night too!
I liked their Facebook page too! I think this recipe is like a grow up pigs in a blanket! ????
We have done the traditional beer can chicken as well as experimented with beer battered items like shrimp.
I shared on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/david.lintz.12/posts/863803176986585
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/1froglegs/status/502162870294294529
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I have cooked beer bread
i have cooked pork chops in beer and they taste awesome. i also have made cupcakes using beer
I shared on Facebook
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I always but some beer in my chili( but don’t tell my wife that).
Beer Brats in a Blanket…genius! What a fun recipe, can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks so much for the Cabot love!