Bratwurst Pretzel Reubens

Enjoy this recipe from Our Best Blue Ribbon Recipes.

Submitted by: Sarah Oravecz from Gooseberry Patch

4 bratwursts, halved lengthwise
4 large soft pretzels, warmed if frozen spicy brown mustard to taste
4 T. butter, divided
4 T. olive oil, divided
4 slices Muenster cheese
1 c. sauerkraut, well drained
pepper to taste

Grill or pan-fry bratwursts as desired; set aside. Meanwhile, slice pretzels in half horizontally; spread the cut sides with mustard. Working in batches, melt one tablespoon butter with one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pretzel halves to skillet, crust-side down. Arrange one to 2 cheese slices on each half. Cook just until cheese is nearly melted. With a spatula, remove pretzel halves to a plate. Top one pretzel half with a bratwurst; spoon on 1/4 cup sauerkraut. Season with pepper. Add pretzel top. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Grill or pan-fry bratwursts as desired; set aside. Meanwhile, slice pretzels in half horizontally; spread the cut sides with mustard. Working in batches, melt one tablespoon butter with one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pretzel halves to skillet, crust-side down. Arrange one to 2 cheese slices on each half. Cook just until cheese is nearly melted. With a spatula, remove pretzel halves to a plate. Top one pretzel half with a bratwurst; spoon on 1/4 cup sauerkraut. Season with pepper. Add pretzel top. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 sandwiches.