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Flavorful Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Bratwurst Recipe Easy Smoky Char Guide

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A delicious grilled bratwurst stuffed with spicy jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese, finished with a smoky char for a juicy, flavorful bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bratwurst sausage links (about 1 lb / 450 g total)
  • 2 medium jalapeño peppers, finely diced (remove seeds for milder heat)
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 50 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste (about ½ teaspoon or less)

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the jalapeños, removing seeds if you prefer less heat. Shred the sharp cheddar cheese and mix it with the jalapeño in a small bowl.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully make a lengthwise slit down the center of each bratwurst, about two-thirds of the way through, creating a pocket for the filling.
  3. Spoon the jalapeño-cheddar mixture evenly into each slit, pressing gently to fill the sausage without overstuffing.
  4. Lightly brush the outside of the bratwursts with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black pepper evenly on all sides.
  5. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C). Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
  6. Place the bratwursts on the grill over indirect heat first. Close the lid and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to melt the cheese slowly without burning the outside.
  7. Move the bratwursts to direct heat to develop a smoky char and crisp up the skin. Turn frequently for 5-7 minutes until deep grill marks form and the bratwurst is firm but juicy.
  8. Remove the bratwursts from the grill and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle and cheese to thicken.

Notes

Grill low and slow first to melt cheese without burning, then finish over direct heat for smoky char. Avoid overstuffing bratwurst to prevent cheese leakage. Rest brats before serving to keep cheese gooey but contained. If cheese leaks, move to cooler grill area or wrap loosely in foil.

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