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Donut Grilled Cheese with Bacon & Maple Glaze

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A sweet and savory twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring donuts, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and a drizzle of maple glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 glazed donuts (split in half horizontally)
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 6 strips cooked bacon
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to make the glaze. Set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  3. Spread butter on the cut sides of each donut half.
  4. Place one half of each donut butter-side down on the skillet.
  5. Layer cheddar cheese, bacon, and mozzarella cheese on each donut half in the skillet.
  6. Top with the remaining donut halves, butter-side up.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from heat and drizzle with maple glaze before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/donut-grilled-cheese-bacon-maple/