Description
A unique and delicious twist on classic grilled cheese using sweet glazed donuts and a savory bacon maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 glazed yeast donuts, sliced in half horizontally
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the glaze by whisking together maple syrup, cinnamon, and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl.
- Toast the donuts (cut side down) in the same skillet with butter until golden and slightly crisp, about 1 minute.
- Assemble the sandwich: flip donut halves cut side up. On bottom half, layer 2 slices of cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Drizzle the maple spice glaze evenly over the bacon and cheese.
- Cap with the top donut half, pressing gently to seal.
- Cook face down for another 1–2 minutes until cheese melts and donuts caramelize slightly.
- Serve hot, optionally topping with leftover glaze or extra crumbled bacon.
Notes
- For added heat, include cayenne pepper in the glaze.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese.
- This recipe is best served immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg