Bacon-Wrapped Brats with Peppers and Onions

Directions

1. Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a small mason jar and shake well. Alternatively, whisk vigorously in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Preheat grill or skillet to medium heat (approximately 300°F). Using 2 slices of bacon per brat, wrap bacon around each brat, securing with toothpicks if needed.

3. Place on preheated grill or skillet. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, checking often. If grilling, keep a spray bottle of water nearby in case of flare-ups from the bacon fat. After 10 minutes, carefully flip the brats and continue monitoring.

4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet or on a sheet pan on the grill. Add peppers and onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and lightly charred.

5. Brats are done when the internal temperature reaches 160°F. During the last few minutes of cooking, toast buns cut-side down on the grill or in a skillet.

6. Remove toothpicks from brats. Layer cheese on toasted buns, top with a brat, and finish with the pepper and onion mixture. Drizzle mustard vinaigrette over the top and serve hot.