Description
Gourmet donut grilled cheese with bacon maple elevates comfort food to new heights. Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and sweet maple glaze create an irresistible sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 glazed donuts, sliced in half horizontally
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Liquid Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) maple syrup
Instructions
- Sizzle bacon in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a crisp, golden-brown texture. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Craft a tangy maple glaze by whisking together maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for subtle heat.
- Transform donuts into crispy vessels by toasting cut-sides in the same skillet until developing a caramelized, golden surface.
- Layer cheddar cheese slices across the toasted donut bottoms, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter crumbled bacon fragments atop the melting cheese, creating a savory foundation.
- Generously drizzle the spiced maple mixture over the bacon, allowing flavors to intermingle.
- Crown each donut with its corresponding top half, gently pressing to compress the layers. Cook for 1-2 minutes at medium heat until cheese melts completely and donuts warm through.
- Plate and serve the grilled cheese donuts immediately while ingredients remain hot and textures crisp.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut, center-slice bacon for maximum crispiness and robust flavor profile.
- Opt for slightly stale or day-old donuts to prevent excessive sogginess during grilling process.
- Consider using a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan for even heat distribution and perfect golden-brown toasting.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like smoked gouda or pepper jack for unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 1140 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg