Brat in German means finely chopped meat. They can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If explaining to kids what a Bratwurst is, it makes bratwurst sausage, or as one of my kids called it ...

Oven-baked bratwurst and sauerkraut takes all the work out of making this German brats dinner. The apples adds a touch of sweetness, and also tenderize the sausages, making them even more delicious.