German Bratwurst Strata

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375-degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius)

Step 2

Use a paring knife or fork to poke several holes into each bratwurst.

Step 3

Add the beer and caraway to a large skillet.

Step 4

Add the bratwurst to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the bratwurst to a cutting board and allow to cool.

Step 6

Reserve the beer and the caraway from the skillet. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

Tear the pretzel rolls into bite sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.

Step 8

Add the drained sauerkraut to the pretzel bowl.

Step 9

Once cool, chop the bratwurst into 1" pieces.

Step 10

Add the chopped brats to the pretzel bowl, along with the reserved beer from the skillet.

Step 11

Stir well to combine.

Step 12

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.

Step 13

Pour the egg mixture over the brat and pretzel mixture.

Step 14

Add the cubed Swiss cheese and thyme leaves into the bowl and stir very well to combine.

Step 15

Spray a 3 quart covered casserole dish with olive oil spray.

Step 16

Spoon the bratwurst and pretzel mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 17

Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 60-70 minutes.

Step 18

Remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes, or until the center is set and when a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.