Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Boil the spaghetti:
- a. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- b. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
- c. Carefully add the spaghetti to the pot.
- d. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- e. Drain the cooked spaghetti and set it aside.
Cook the bacon and bratwurst:
- a. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- b. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- c. In the same skillet, add the sliced bratwurst sausage.
- d. Cook the bratwurst until browned and cooked through.
- e. Remove the cooked bratwurst from the skillet and set it aside.
Sauté the onions and mushrooms:
- a. In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onions to the bacon grease.
- b. Sauté the onions over medium heat until they become translucent and lightly caramelized.
- c. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and continue sautéing until they become tender and golden brown.
- d. Remove the onions and mushrooms from the skillet and set them aside.
Prepare the beer cheese sauce:
- a. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- b. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for a minute to make a roux.
- c. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps.
- d. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
- e. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- f. Add the stoneground mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sour cream to the sauce, stirring well to combine.
- g. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Combine the ingredients:
- a. In a large pot or skillet, combine the cooked spaghetti, cooked bacon, cooked bratwurst, sautéed onions, and mushrooms.
- b. Pour the beer cheese sauce over the ingredients and gently toss everything together until well coated.
- c. Cook the combined mixture over low heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the German Spaghetti:
- a. Garnish the German Spaghetti with freshly chopped chives.
- b. Divide the dish into individual servings and serve it hot.
- c. Enjoy this flavorful and hearty German Spaghetti dish!
Notes
Cook the bacon in batches to ensure it becomes crispy and evenly cooked.
Slice the bratwurst sausage at a slight angle to add visual appeal to the dish.
Use a non-stick skillet to prevent ingredients from sticking during cooking.
Pre-slice the onions and mushrooms to save time during the sautéing process.
Grate the cheddar cheese before starting the beer cheese sauce for easy melting.