Grilled Brats with Peppers, Onion & Gouda

The thing about summer food is that it's best kept simple, leaving you time to enjoy whatever it is that you love doing in the summer.  All you need to do for these hearty sandwiches is saute some veggies, grill some brats and grate some cheese.  Simple. Delicious. Satisfying.

If you prefer, the whole meal can be done on the grill.  Just place the peppers and onions in a foil pouch (use heavy duty aluminum foil to make the pouch) and grill for about 10 to 15 minutes turning occasionally.  And for added flavor, simmer the brats in beer for about 10 minutes before grilling.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes

Serving size: 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 large red or green bell pepper, sliced
6 bratwurst
6 brat or Italian rolls split
4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 cup shredded Beemster Paradiso

Directions:
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Add peppers and cook 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, grill brats until cooked and browned.

Arrange brats on rolls. Top with mustard, onions, peppers and Beemster.