Bratwursts vs. Burgers: 10 Dishes to Make for the Germany–USA World Cup Match

F&W Editors
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When the US meets Germany this afternoon, it may be a brawl in Brazil. Here, five bratwurst and five burger dishes worth fighting over.

1. Bratwurst with Mustardy Fried Potatoes and Braised Cabbage

Suzanne Goin's terrific salad is made with citrus–spiced red cabbage, bratwurst and a mustardy vinaigrette.

2. Sautéed German Sausages with Bacon and Apple Sauerkraut

A slightly off-dry German Riesling pairs perfectly with this dish from the Pfalz region.

3. Sausage Lovers' Grilled Pizza

Summer squash, piquant peperoncini and sausage make this the ultimate summer pizza.

4. Brat Reubens

This delicious sandwich features hearty hoagie rolls stuffed with bratwurst, juicy pastrami and Swiss cheese.

5. Pasta Salad with Grilled Sausages and Peppers

Upgrade the classic pasta salad by adding grilled bratwurst.

6. Beef Burgers with Sweet-n-Smoky Ketchup

Dried pasilla chiles and molasses add smoky-sweetness to the ketchup on these juicy beef burgers.

7. Juicy Texas Burgers

Bobby Flay's incredible burgers were inspired by the state's love for BBQ.

8. Bacon Burgers with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

These complex-tasting burgers are made by mixing ground beef chuck with bacon, scallions and mint.

9. Nacho Burgers

What's better than a cheeseburger? One topped with nacho cheese sauce, salsa and tortilla chips.

10. All-American Hamburgers with Red Onion Compote

Sweet-and-sour red onion compote tops these juicy burgers.