This Sheet Pan Bratwurst and Peppers recipe keeps things simple with juicy brats, sweet bell peppers, and tender onions all roasted together. A quick toss in olive oil and spices is all it takes to make everything golden and flavorful. It’s the kind of meal you can throw together fast and still feel good about serving.
Why You Need To Make This Bratwurst Sheet Pan Dinner
- Minimal ingredients: You don’t need a long list of stuff to make this meal taste good. Just brats, a couple of veggies, and a few pantry spices do the trick.
- Hands-off cooking: Once everything’s on the sheet pan, it goes straight in the oven. That means no standing at the stove and more time to help with homework or get other things done.
- Family-approved flavors: Brats, peppers, and onions are a combo that most kids and adults already love. You don’t have to battle anyone to eat their veggies when they’re roasted like this.
I make a sheet pan meal at least once a week, and this bratwurst and peppers combo is one I keep coming back to. It’s just as versatile as my Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas. You can serve it over rice, stuff it into buns, or eat it as is for a low-carb dinner.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Brats – Any type of bratwurst works here. You can use pork, chicken, or even plant-based sausages if you prefer.
- Bell peppers – Use any color you like. Red, yellow, and orange are sweeter, while green has a slightly bitter flavor.
- Yellow onions – White or red onions can work too, but yellow onions get the best caramelized edges.
- Olive oil – Avocado oil or canola oil are good alternatives if that’s what you have.
- Salt and pepper – No substitutions.
- Garlic powder – No substitutions.
- Crushed red pepper flakes – Leave these out if you don’t want any heat.
Mandy’s Top Tip
Cut the onions slightly thicker than the peppers since they shrink more as they roast. This helps everything finish cooking at the same time without the onions disappearing.
Tips for Success
Flip halfway through – Give the brats and veggies a quick turn during cooking to get even browning on both sides.
Use pre-cut veggies if needed – Save time by grabbing pre-sliced onions and peppers from the store. Just make sure they’re not too thin.
Broil for extra char – If you want more color or crispy edges, pop the pan under the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes.
How to Make the Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan Meal
This recipe comes together fast. Slice the peppers and onions, toss everything with oil and seasoning, then roast on a sheet pan until the brats are golden and the veggies are tender.
Arrange everything on a sheet pan.
Season and roast.
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Sheet Pan Bratwurst Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (19-ounce) pack of brats (5 or 6 count)
- 3 bell peppers cut into 1/4 inch thick strips
- 2 medium yellow onions cut into 1/4 inch thick strips
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add the sliced peppers, onions, and brats to the pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together right on the pan and spread into a single layer.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking, until the brats are browned and the veggies are tender. The brats should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F when fully cooked.
- Broil for an extra 2 to 3 minutes at the end if you want more char on the brats or veggies.
- Serve on buns, over rice, or as is.
Notes
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Not recommended. The texture of the roasted peppers and onions doesn’t hold up well after freezing.
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350 degrees F until heated through. You can also microwave in short bursts if needed.
Nutriton
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.