Name: Roasted Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.26); 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($0.10); 1/2 Tbsp stone ground or whole grain mustard* ($0.03); 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02); 1/8 tsp salt ($0.01); Freshly cracked pepper ($0.05); 3 bell peppers (any color) ($2.57); 1 onion ($0.28); 5 bratwurst links ($3.49); 5 buns ($1.56); 2 oz. cheddar (optional topping) ($0.50); 4 Tbsp mustard (optional topping) ($0.24)

You don't need a grill to make these sweet and tangy Roasted Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions because the oven does all the work.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.26)

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($0.10)

1/2 Tbsp stone ground or whole grain mustard* ($0.03)

1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

1/8 tsp salt ($0.01)

Freshly cracked pepper ($0.05)

3 bell peppers (any color) ($2.57)

1 onion ($0.28)

5 bratwurst links ($3.49)

5 buns ($1.56)

2 oz. cheddar (optional topping) ($0.50)

4 Tbsp mustard (optional topping) ($0.24)

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a small bowl stir together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, stone ground mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set the vinaigrette aside.

2 Slice the bell peppers and onion into 1/4-inch strips and place them on a large baking sheet. Add the bratwurst links to the baking sheet, then drizzle the vinaigrette over top. Toss the peppers, onions, and bratwurst until everything is coated in vinaigrette.

3 Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, then give everything a good stir. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes, or until the bratwurst, peppers, and onions, have browned on the edges.

4 Stuff the bratwurst, peppers, and onions into the buns and top with shredded cheddar if desired. Place them back in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese and toast the buns. Top with more mustard just before serving.