Sausages are hearty enough to be a meal of their own, but they also pair nicely with whole grains and veggies for a balanced lunch or dinner and they’re the perfect canvas for flavorful toppings like slaws and onions.

Here are 7 must-try sausage recipes:

Caramelized Beer Onions & Cheddar Bratwursts via Honest Cooking

Hot Italian Sausage Sandwiches via The Devil Wears Parsley

Pretzel Wrapped Brats with Cider Braised Onions via Joy of Kosher

Grilled Brats with Warm Cabbage Slaw via Life’s Ambrosia

BBQ Chicken Brats with Pickled Onion via Simply Scratch

Sausage with Peppers & Onions Over Curry Spiced Quinoa via The Pretty Bee

Beer Brat Carbonara Pasta via The Beeroness