Easy Bratwurst Appetizer Bites are just the thing to serve during a party or for game day. They’re also super simple to make and everybody loves them! SCORE!

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My family (well, me really) goes crazy for all things German. This simple recipe for Bratwurst Bites combines flavorful cooked German bratwurst which is then wrapped in store-bought crescent rolls, and baked again until browned.

The easy creamy sauerkraut dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to these tasty little German sausage appetizer bites.

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The ingredient list for making bratwurst appetizer bites:

• 1 package (5 each) bratwurst
• 1 tube crescent rolls (I used the non-perforated sheets, or use the triangles and press together to form sheets)
• one egg
• poppy seeds

The ingredient list for the sauerkraut dipping sauce:

• sauerkraut, drained
• mayonnaise
• black pepper
• smoked paprika

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• large skillet
• baking sheet
• parchment paper (optional)
• small bowls
• pastry brush
• spoons
• pizza wheel or knife

How many bratwurst bites does this recipe make?

As written, this recipe will make 25 bratwurst bites. 

Want more? This recipe can be easily doubled (or tripled) as needed.

For the love of grocery store convenience foods!

I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say again, store-bought tubed crescent rolls are one of my favorite grocery store convenience items!

I love to keep them on hand in my refrigerator on a pretty consistent basis. Especially during the holiday season, because you can never go wrong serving an appetizer where crescent rolls are part of the equation. At least not in my opinion.

What if I’m not a fan of sauerkraut?

If you’re not a fan of sauerkraut you can still make the crescent wrapped bratwurst bites and dip them in something else.

Alternative dipping sauce suggestions:

• Maybe some whole grain German mustard mixed with a little honey.
• Or what about a prepared onion dip?
• Or a beer cheese dip would be extra delicious.
• Here’s a particularly amazing beer cheese dip recipe from Cook the Story that I think would make a tasty dip for these crescent wrapped bratwurst bites. So much so that I think I’m going to make the beer cheese dip the next time I make these bites because now I’m craving beer cheese dip! LOL

More about the sauerkraut dipping sauce:

Since my husband isn’t the biggest fan of sauerkraut (but I still am), I decided to cut the bitterness of the kraut with a bit of mayonnaise and a touch of smoked paprika.

The result is creamy, slightly tangy, slightly smoky, and utterly scrumptious!

Can I make Bratwurst Bites in advance?

• Yes. Prepare the bites, as written, up until bake time.
• Cover loosely in the fridge for 1 – 2 days and then bring them to room temperature and then bake as directed.

The easy step-by-step instructions:

• Cut each bratwurst into 1″ pieces.
• Brown the brats in the oil over medium/high heat on all sides, turning occasionally.

• Remove the cooked brats from the skillet and pat dry with a paper towel. Cool.
• Unroll the crescent dough and pat it into a fairly uniform rectangle.
• Use a knife or pizza wheel to cut the crescent dough in half width-wise, and then in ½” strips, lengthwise so you’ll have 24 pieces total.

• Roll up each cooked bratwurst in the crescent dough strips and lay each rolled brat, seam side down on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with baking spray, or lined with parchment paper.

• Brush each brat bite with a tiny bit of egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water)
• Sprinkle each bite with poppy seeds
• Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 15-17 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.

• Meanwhile, mix ½ cup prepared mayonnaise with ½ cup drained sauerkraut, pepper, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Serve the crescent wrapped bratwurst bites warm, or at room temperature, with the chilled sauerkraut dipping sauce.
• Enjoy!

Enjoy the TASTE OF GERMANY delivered straight to your door!

Additional German-inspired recipes:

• OKTOBERFEST SCHNITZEL MELT SANDWICH

• GERMAN ONION SOUP (pictured below)

“German Onion Soup has plenty of caramelized onions, beer, bratwurst and pretzel roll croutons which will soon become a family favorite! Surprise! I’ll bet you didn’t see that coming.”

• GERMAN SLOW COOKER PORK RIBS AND SAUERKRAUT (pictured below) –

“Nothing speaks to the flavors of a German dinner more than pork and sauerkraut. This easy recipe for German Pork Ribs with Sauerkraut for the slow cooker brings the family to the dinner table with a minimum of effort.”

• GERMAN BRATWURST STRATA WITH PRETZEL ROLLS

• GERMAN SPAETZLE CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE AND CRISPY ONIONS (pictured below) –

“Buttered German egg dumplings (spaetzle) are layered in a casserole dish along with shredded Gruyere cheese and crispy, crunchy onions to bring you this delicious recipe for Layered German Spaetzle Casserole with Cheese & Crispy Onions.“

• BRATWURST BITES WITH SAUERKRAUT DIPPING SAUCE (pictured below) – This is the place!

See? I told you I love German foods and flavors!  🙂

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