Sheet Pan German-Style Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Juicy bratwurst baked alongside tangy sauerkraut and sweet apples for a comforting, one-pan meal with traditional German flavors. This German-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bratwurst sausages, sauerkraut, Granny Smith apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 6 links (about 1.5 lbs) bratwurst sausages
• 14 oz can sauerkraut
• 1 medium, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges Granny Smith apple
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp for serving Dijon mustard

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with foil and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over it.
2. Step 2: Arrange 6 bratwurst sausages on the pan, spacing evenly. Scatter 14 oz sauerkraut, 1 sliced Granny Smith apple, and 1 thinly sliced yellow onion around the sausages.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp caraway seeds, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly over the entire pan. Toss the sauerkraut, apple, and onion lightly with the oil and seasonings.
4. Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning the sausages halfway through, until the bratwurst are browned and cooked through and the sauerkraut is slightly caramelized.
5. Step 5: Serve hot with 2 tbsp Dijon mustard on the side for dipping.