Dinner for 5
Brats with Onion Cheese Sauce
$10.94for 470 minServes 5
These bratwurst sandwiches pair slowly caramelized onions with cheddar mustard sauce in toasted buns.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $1.55Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $5.93Typical price |
 | Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 5 | $3.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.68 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer grilling
$2.74 per serving$10.94 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 3 yellow onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 5 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
- 1 pkg johnsonville original or beer n' bratwurst brats
- 5 brat or hoagie buns
Steps
- Slice the onions and cook them with 2 tablespoons butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat for 35 minutes.
- Cook the brats with 1/2 cup water in a covered 12-inch skillet for 10 minutes, then uncover and brown them for 5 minutes, reaching 160 F inside.
- Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 2-quart saucepan, whisk in flour and garlic powder, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and cook for 4 minutes until thick, then stir in cheddar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toast the buns cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Fill the buns with brats, onions, and cheddar sauce.
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