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Puff Pastry Wrapped Brats (5 Flavor Variations)

These puff pastry wrapped brats are the ultimate easy appetizer or fun family dinner. With crispy golden pastry and bold, customizable flavor combos, they’re perfect for game day, the 4th of July, or a cozy night in.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 4 fully cooked bratwursts or sausages
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Cream Cheese & Jalapeño Jelly:

  • Cream Cheese & Jalapeño Jelly:
  • 3 tbsp whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp jalapeño jelly

Everything Bagel & Hot Honey:

  • 3 tbsp whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
  • Drizzle of hot honey after baking

Spicy Mustard & Cheddar:

  • 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar

Caramelized Onion & Gruyère:

  • ¼ cup caramelized onions
  • ¼ cup shredded gruyère cheese

Pesto & Mozzarella:

  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella

Let's Make It
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out puff pastry into a 10x12” rectangle.
  • Spread your chosen filling across the surface.
  • Slice pastry into 1½-inch strips using a pizza cutter.
  • Wrap each brat in a strip (spiral-style or rolled).
  • Place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and puffed.
  • Optional: Drizzle with hot honey, sprinkle extra bagel seasoning, or serve with dipping sauce.