Juicy bratwurst patties with beer cheese sauce, caramelized onions, and pickles on soft slider buns for game day.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Bratwurst Patties
01 - 1 pound uncooked bratwurst sausages, casings removed
02 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Beer Cheese Sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup lager beer
07 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 ounces cream cheese
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt to taste
→ Caramelized Onions
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
14 - 12 slider buns
15 - 1/3 cup sliced dill pickles
16 - 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing buns
17 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
03 - In a bowl, combine bratwurst meat with black pepper and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined. Divide mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a small flat patty.
04 - Arrange bratwurst patties on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add lager beer while whisking to ensure smoothness. Reduce heat to low and add cheddar and cream cheese, stirring until completely melted. Incorporate Dijon mustard and season with salt. Maintain warm temperature.
06 - Split slider buns and place bottom halves in a baking dish. Top each bottom half with one cooked bratwurst patty, a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, pickle slices, and beer cheese sauce. Cover each slider with the top bun half.
07 - Brush bun tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake assembled sliders for 7 to 8 minutes until buns are golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven and serve sliders immediately while hot.
