How to Cook Brats in the Oven

4.58 from 45 votes

Learn how to cook brats in the oven. Grab two ingredients, and in just 30 minutes, you'll have baked bratwurst. Easy and simple!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Meat Recipes, Sausages and Bratwurst

Cuisine: American, German

Servings: servings

Calories: 436kcal

Author: Adina

Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper (Notes 2, 3).
Rub: Place the sausages on the tray. Brush, spray, or rub the brats with oil.
10 bratwurst + 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Bake brats: Bake for about 15 minutes. Turn with tongs. Bake for another 15 minutes.
Check if they are done by cutting one in the middle; it should not be pink anymore. Alternatively, check with a meat thermometer. The inner temperature for pork sausages should be 150°F/ 65°C and for poultry sausages should be 160°F/ 70°C.
If they are not done yet, give them 5 more minutes and check again. The baking time greatly depends on the size of the sausages; smaller sausages might be done after 15 – 20 minutes already (Note 4).
Serve immediately as suggested above.

Type of sausage: Brats, Italian sausages, beef, chicken, or turkey sausages; the recipe works for any kind of sausage. One regular bratwurst weighs between 3-3.5 oz/ 80-100 g.
Bake a big batch: If cooking for a large group, use a second tray. When baking brats with two trays, it's recommended to use a fan oven (375°F/ 180°C).
Baking dish: If you only cook a few sausages, you can use a smaller casserole dish or another baking dish as well. Just ensure the tray/dish has a rim so the sausages can't roll off them.
The cooking time depends on the size of the sausages, especially their thickness.