Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings
German bratwurst makes a deliciously seasoned patty for these burgers, served with a varitey of toppings and roasted rye bread buns. Courtesy of Alison Kent.
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ingredients
1
egg
¼
cup (60 mL) dry bread crumbs
¼
cup (60 mL) apple juice
½
tsp (2 mL) caraway seed, lightly crushed
½
tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1
lb(s) (500 g) fresh bratwurst or other German-style sausages
4
deli-thin slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
8
slices rye bread, toasted
8
dill pickle slices (optional)
½
cup (125 mL) sauerkraut, drained (optional)
¼
cup (60 mL) grainy or Dijon mustard (optional)
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directions
Step 1
In large bowl, beat egg. Stir in bread crumbs, apple juice, caraway, salt and pepper. Remove casings from sausages; mix sausage meat in until well combined. Shape into four ¾-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
Step 2
Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; cook, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 10 to 12 minutes. Top with cheese.
Step 3
Sandwich on toasted bread with pickles, sauerkraut and mustard, if using.