Donut Grilled Cheese with Bacon Maple Glaze
Indulge in a sweet and savory delight with this Donut Grilled Cheese featuring crispy bacon and a maple glaze. It’s a treat that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
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 crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, if using.
- Place the sliced donuts in the skillet, cut side down. Toast until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Flip the donuts over. Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on each bottom half of the donuts. Crumble the cooked bacon on top of the cheese. Drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the bacon.
- Place the top halves of the donuts on top of the bacon and cheese. Press down gently and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the donuts are warmed through.
- Remove from the skillet and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg