Meister Cheese
4-6
10 minutes
20 minutes
American
Appetizer
Elevate your tailgate with these grilled cheesy brat bites! Features juicy bratwursts topped with melty Banana Pepper Jack cheese and a spicy hot honey drizzle.
1 package (approx. 19 oz / 5 links) Fresh bratwursts
6 oz Meister Banana Pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick cubes or small thick slices
1/3 cup Hot honey (store-bought or regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne and crushed red pepper)
Optional: Fresh parsley or sliced green onions for garnish
Tools needed: Toothpicks (soaked in water for 20 minutes)
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat (approx. 350°F to 370°F).
Place the raw bratwursts on the grill over direct medium heat and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until mostly cooked through (internal temp around 150°F).
Remove them from the grill and let them rest on a cutting board for 3–5 minutes until cool enough to handle.
Slice each bratwurst into 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick rounds.
Top each brat round with a thick piece of Meister Banana Pepper Jack cheese.
Secure the cheese onto each brat bite using a wooden toothpick.
Transfer the assembled brat bites back onto a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil on the grill (or directly on a grill tray/cast-iron skillet set over the grates).
Brush the sides of the brats lightly with melted butter.
Close the grill lid and cook for 3–5 minutes, just until the Banana Pepper Jack cheese begins to soften, melt, and brown slightly around the edges.
Transfer the hot cheesy brat bites to a platter.
Drizzle generously with hot honey while still piping hot. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions and serve immediately!
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