Donut Grilled Cheese Bacon Maple
A delicious fusion of sweet and savory, featuring glazed donuts as the bread, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a hint of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 glazed donuts, sliced in half horizontally
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Place the donut halves, cut side down, in the skillet and toast until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Flip the donuts. Layer 2 slices of cheddar cheese on each bottom half.
- Crumble the cooked bacon over the cheese on each donut bottom.
- Drizzle the maple syrup mixture evenly over the bacon.
- Place the top halves of the donuts over the bacon and cheese. Press gently and cook 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and donuts are warmed through.
- Remove from skillet and serve hot.
Notes
- For an extra kick, the cayenne pepper can be adjusted according to preference.
- This recipe can be a fun brunch item or party treat.
- Serve immediately for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg