Philly Cheese Brats Recipe

Philly Cheese Brats Recipe

If you thought brats couldn’t get any better—think again. This Philly Cheese Brats Recipe takes your standard sausage and gives it a cheesy, savory twist inspired by the iconic Philly cheesesteak. Packed with sautéed onions and peppers, melty pepper jack cheese, and finished with a kick of Grillheads Oh. My. Garlic. (OMG) Rub, these brats are bold, juicy, and anything but boring. Perfect for backyard cookouts, tailgates, or whenever you're craving bratwurst with serious flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • Johnsonville brats
  • 1 beer
  • Pepperjack cheese sticks
  • Grillheads Oh. My. Garlic (OMG) rub
  • Buns

 Directions

  1. Chop up your onion and pepper
  2. Heat up your grill or griddle and oil
  3. Cook the onions for about 10 minutes or until they are tender - season with Grillheads OMG
  4. While cooking the onions, add your brats with a splash of beer
  5. Once the brats are cooked halfway, split down the middle and add your cheese stick
  6. Add a layer of Grillheads OMG
  7. Back to the grill, they go until they are cooked thoroughly
  8. Toast the buns on the grill
  9. Once everything is ready to go, construct your bun, brat, and onions/peppers, and get ready to feast
  10. Enjoy!

Once you try these Philly Cheese Brats, you’ll never go back to plain. The combo of gooey cheese, seared peppers and onions, and that garlicky Grillheads rub packs a one-two flavor punch that transforms this cookout classic into something unforgettable. Whether it’s game day or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is quick, satisfying, and guaranteed to become a staple in your grilling rotation.

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