Marinade for Brats

12 oz beer
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp mustard
1 tsp chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
5-6 brats

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Grill and enjoy!

Oatmeal Brownies

BROWNIES

4 squares unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour (if self-rising flour omit salt & powder)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

Heat chocolate and shortening in 3-quart saucepan over low heat until melted; remove; stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir in remaining ingredients.

OATS

2 1/2 cups quick-cooking or regular oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup butter melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13x2-inch baking pan. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar and baking soda; stir in butter; reserve 3/4 cup of this mixture. Press remaining oat mix in pan; bake 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Spread brownie mix over baked layer; sprinkle reserved oat mixture over brownie mix. Bake for 35 minutes or until brownies start to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Cheesecake Brownies

1 package brownie mix (Betty Crocker mix is the best I think for these brownies)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Prepare brownie mix as directed on package. Pour the brownie mix into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.

Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar and mix until blended. Add the egg and the vanilla; mix until just blended.

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie mixture. Cut through the batter with a knife several times to create a marble effect.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cream cheese mixture is lightly browned. Cool and cut into squares. (DO NOT use brownie mixes that include the syrup pouch.)