Bacon and Onion Bratwursts

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
• 4 links fully cooked bratwurst or knockwurst, or 4 frankfurters (1/2 pound)
• 4 frankfurter buns, split and toasted
• Dijon-style mustard

Instructions

1. In a large skillet cook bacon till crisp. Drain bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
2. Cook onions and green pepper in reserved drippings, covered, over medium heat about 5 minutes or till tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the 1 tablespoon mustard. Score bratwurst 1/4 inch deep at 1-inch intervals; add to onion mixture. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or till heated through.
3. Spread buns with additional mustard. Place bratwurst in buns. Top with onions and green pepper. Sprinkle with bacon.
4. Microwave directions: In a 2-quart casserole micro-cook bacon, covered with a paper towel, on 100% power (high) for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or till crisp. Drain bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Cook onions and green pepper in reserved drippings, uncovered, on high for 4 to 6 minutes or till tender, stirring once. Stir in the 1 tablespoon mustard. Score bratwurst 1/4 inch deep at 1-inch intervals; add to casserole. Cook, covered, on high for 3 to 4 minutes or till heated through. Stirring once. Assemble sandwiches as above.