Bratwurst Popper Boats on a Pellet | Pellet Grill Recipe

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Bratwurst Popper Boats

Prep Time: 15 Min

Cook Time:4h 30min

Total Time: 4h 45min

Fire up your Z GRILLS pellet grill and get ready for the ultimate game day or backyard BBQ snack—Bratwurst Popper Boats. These flavor-packed boats are stuffed with a creamy, cheesy bacon-pepperoncini filling, topped with jalapeños and extra sharp cheddar, then smoked to perfection over cherry wood pellets. This easy pellet grill recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned grillers alike, delivering bold flavor and juicy results every time. Ready in just 45 minutes, this budget-friendly recipe (under $15!) is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their BBQ appetizer game.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Bratwurst

6-10 strips Bacon cooked
3-5 pepperoncini
1 tbsp pepperoncini juice from the jar
2 Jalapeno
Extra sharp, freshly grated cheddar cheese
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The mixture

8 oz cream cheese
4-6 crumbled Bacon leaving 1/2 to top brats
1-2 sliced pepperoncini
3/4 cup cheddar

Equipment

1 Z Grills Multitasker 7052B
Z Grills cherry pellets

Instructions

Simple prep
- Step 1: Slice each sausage like a canoe, being careful not to cut all the way through
- Step 2: Saute 6-10 strips of bacon, chopped when cooled
- Step 3: Slice pepperoncini in strips
- Step 4: slice 1/8th jalapeno
- Step 5: Grate up 1-2 cups fresh extra sharp cheddar

Stuff the Bratwurst
Step 1: add a good spoonful of the mixture to each bratwurst. Top with some extra sharp cheddar, then add some bacon crumbles then 2 slices of the jalapenos.

Recipe
- Step 1: Once your z hits 375f add that wired rack middle shelf and cook for 30 minutes or until your desired doneness is reached, around 30 minutes.
- Step 2: In my case, it's 165-180(i like my brats well done)Still juicy and good at that temp. You can also add a tin underneath to keep your pit clean;)… Remove rest(5 minutes)and serve!!