preheat oven to 375 and place all brat links in a glass or non-stick 9 x 13 pan

bake the brats for approximately 45 minutes, remove from pan and slice into 1/2 inch thick rounds. place cut brat pieces back into pan.

pour both cans of pork & beans over the slices of brat then top with the mashed potatoes spreading them evenly over the top of the beans & brats.

place back in oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until mashed potatoes are throughout heated.

this recipe can be halved and made in a 9 inch round pie pan instead