Sheet Pan Bratwurst Bake
Sheet pan dinners exist for one very good reason: they make weeknights easier.
This bratwurst bake is exactly that kind of meal. Potatoes, onions, peppers, and Brussels sprouts roast together on one pan with your favorite bratwursts, turning into a comforting, filling dinner with very little effort.
It’s simple, dependable, and built around familiar flavors, the kind of meal you can prep quickly and then let the oven do the rest.
Why this recipe works for real life
This is one of those dinners that earns its keep because it’s:
- prepped in just a few minutes
- cooked entirely on one pan
- hands-off once it’s in the oven
If you’ve had a long day and want dinner to happen without constant attention, this is the kind of recipe that helps.
For more sheet pan meal recipes, try:
A note on roasted veggies (and why they’re a win)
Roasting vegetables changes everything.
As they cook, they soften, caramelize, and become naturally sweet, which makes them much more appealing to kids than raw or simply steamed vegetables. Paired with savory bratwurst, they feel familiar and comforting rather than “healthy” or challenging.
This recipe uses simple seasoning, just enough flavor to keep things interesting, without heat or spice that might turn kids away.
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How to make this bratwurst bake
For full instructions, scroll to the recipe card below. Here’s the big-picture flow:
- Preheat the oven
- Chop the vegetables
- Toss everything with olive oil and seasoning
- Nestle the bratwursts into the pan
- Roast until everything is tender and golden
That’s it. One pan, one meal, very little cleanup.
Making this meal work for the whole family
This recipe is easy to adapt based on who’s at the table:
- Cut vegetables larger or smaller depending on preference
- Serve components separately if needed
- Add mustard or dipping sauces on the side
- Pair with a simple side or bread — or don’t
It’s flexible enough to meet your family where they are.
Leftovers & Reheating
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for a few days and reheat easily.
Warm gently in the oven or microwave until heated through. The flavors hold up beautifully.
Meals like this don’t need tricks or extra steps to work. They succeed because they’re simple, familiar, and easy to come back to — exactly what most weeknights call for.
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Bratwurst Bake with Roasted Veggies
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 sweet onion
- 1 1 pound baby potatoes I used purple, but you can use any kind you want
- 8 ounce brussel sprouts
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4-5 fresh bratwurst
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Prepare all the veggies by slicing the peppers, cut the onions into wedges, and cut the potatoes into 1/4’s.
- Place all the veggies in a rimmed baking sheet.
- Toss the vegetables with the olive oil and the spices and evenly spread the veggies back out.
- Nestle the bratwurst into the veggies.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Enjoy!
This was really easy and delicious. Thanks.
I’m making this tonight. I wanted easy and something the girls could help me make. They can do the chopping. Really they could do it all.
Doing this tonite with roasted potatoes,brats,peppers,onions garlic and mushrooms. Using a seasoning packet for roasted potatoes with this. Thanks for the recipe!
This would be my hubbys dream dinner. He loves brats.
What a great sheet pan dish!!
This looks so easy and delicious!
Jenni, Love quick meals like this and the flavors in this sheet pan dinner are a family winner!
Love how simple this is! Thanks for sharing!
Love sheet pan dinner! Have to make this soon!
Looks so good!
OMG, this looks delicious! I need to check to see if I have any brats in the freezer. Woohoo!