Bratwurst Popper Boats
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.
Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time:4h 30min
Total Time: 4h 45min
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
- worstishire
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
Stuff the Bratwurst
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
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!!
