Campfire Brats with Peppers and Onions

These easy campfire brats with peppers and onions are seasoned, cooked in a cast-iron pan, and served with toasted buns. It's a meal that's ready in 20 minutes!

Are you a fan of outdoor cooking?

Personally, I like to head outside whenever the weather permits. My destination? Sometimes a beautiful national or state park, but sometimes simply the fire pit in my back yard.

After all, spending time outdoors generally makes us feel better.

Whether we're camping far away or staying at home, I love pulling out my cast-iron campfire gear, hanging out by the fire until the coals are just right, and then seeing a delicious dinner come together in just a few minutes.

Some of my favorites are campfire pasta with vodka cream sauce, campfire fish lentil stew, a campfire salmon couscous bake, campfire fajitas, and oh, yes, for dessert, either s'mores or the decadent campfire hot chocolate with peanut butter whiskey.

On chilly evenings, there's also something really satisfying about a good hot dog or bratwurst (whether your preference is the meat or meatless version!).

These campfire brats with peppers and onions feature ingredients that are easy to find and fast to put together!

Can I Make A Vegan Version of These Brats with Peppers and Onions?

Yes, you can!

I like the vegan bratwurst-style sausages from Beyond Meat, which you may be able to find at your local grocery store.

Can I Make This Gluten-Free?

Sure! You can seek out gluten-free hot dog buns if you'd still like something to hold the bratwurst.

Or simply skip the buns altogether and just enjoy a knife-and-fork meal of brats with peppers and onions.

What Equipment Will I Need for Campfire Brats with Peppers and Onions?

You will need a 12" cast-iron skillet. The Lodge 12″ skillet is my personal pick.

If you're using uncooked sausages, have a meat thermometer along so you can verify that they're done. (An instant read thermometer is especially handy.)

Metal tongs will be useful, too. These 16-inch OXO tongs are a good length for keeping you a little ways away from the heat of the campfire.

How To Make Campfire Brats with Peppers and Onions

Once your fire has burned down to hot coals, go ahead and put the cast-iron skillet on the campfire grate.

Add sliced onions, peppers, oil, and Italian seasoning to the pan.

Next, toss the veggies so that they're well coated by the seasoning and oil.

Add the brats to the skillet.

Cook until the veggies are softened and the brats are cooked through.

You might also notice a little blackening, which is perfect!

Finally, if using buns or bread, you'll want to toast them just a little!

Either nestle them in the skillet next to the veggies and brats, or you can place them on the grate itself. (Just make sure they're out of the line of direct heat or flame.)

That's it! You're ready to serve your campfire bratwurst with peppers and onions. Just add a little mustard to taste, and dig in!