Grilled Bratwurst Sliders with Spicy Mustard and Sauerkraut

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

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Mini grilled bratwurst sandwiches served on soft slider buns with tangy sauerkraut and a spicy mustard sauce, perfect for game day. This American-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bratwurst sausages, slider buns, sauerkraut for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 links (about 3 oz each) bratwurst sausages
8 small slider buns
1 cup, drained sauerkraut
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush 8 bratwurst sausages with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, with internal temperature reaching 160°F.
Step 2: While sausages grill, mix 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl until smooth and slightly sweetened.
Step 3: Lightly toast 8 slider buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
Step 4: Assemble sliders by spreading 1 tsp of the mustard sauce on the bottom bun, topping with one grilled bratwurst, then 2 tbsp sauerkraut, and finishing with the top bun. Serve warm.