Beer-Braised Bratwurst Rotini

Looking for a bold, comforting dish that brings Southern flair to your dinner table? This Beer Bratwurst Pasta is loaded with juicy brat sausages simmered in beer and tossed with colorful peppers in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting a get together, this recipe brings all the flavor with none of the fuss—just a whole lotta Yessssshhhh!

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold Southern flavor — this Beer Bratwurst Pasta is what comfort food dreams are made of!

What you'll need:

• 1 cup rotini pasta, uncooked

• 4 bratwurst

• ½ white onion

• ½ green bell pepper

• ½ yellow bell pepper

• ½ orange bell pepper

• ½ red bell pepper

• 2 tablespoons Kerry Gold Garlic & Herb butter

• 2 12-ounce bottles of beer

• 1 pint (16 ounces) heavy whipping cream

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons Kinder’s Salt Pepper & Garlic seasoning

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

• 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon Texas Pete Dust Dry Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• Shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

Boil rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Prep the Veggies & Brats:

Slice the onions and all bell peppers into strips. Set aside.

3. Sauté the Aromatics:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of Kerry Gold Garlic & Herb butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and peppers; sauté until they begin to soften.

4. Brown the Brats:

Move the veggies to the side of the skillet. Add the bratwursts and brown on both sides. Once browned, pour in 1 bottle of beer.

5. Simmer & Soften:

Let the mixture simmer, turning the brats occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the beer is mostly cooked down.

6. Build the Sauce:

Remove the bratwursts from the skillet. Add the second bottle of beer and bring to a gentle simmer. Then pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir to combine.

7. Season the Sauce:

Add Worcestershire sauce, Kinder’s Salt, Pepper, & Garlic, smoked paprika, Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning, Texas Pete Dust, and brown sugar. Stir well to blend.

8. Add Cheese & Toss:

Slice the bratwursts and return them to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and your desired amount of shredded mozzarella (start with 1 to 2 cups). Toss everything together until evenly coated and the cheese is melted into a creamy sauce.

9. Bake to Finish:

Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top, if desired. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 10 minutes to get that cheesy, golden top.

10. Serve & Enjoy:

Plate it up hot and cheesy—dig in and enjoy that Southern flavor!

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Flavor Tip from Kountry Kevin:

Wanna put that real Kountryville kick in your pasta? Swap out the Cajun seasoning and Texas Pete Dust for 1 tablespoon of our signature Kountry Kick Seasoning. It brings that bold Southern heat with a smooth garlic-pepper finish—perfect for takin’ this dish up a notch!

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Want to see how it all comes together? Watch me whip up this dish step-by-step over on YouTube!

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