Have leftover glazed donuts? Turn them into something unforgettable: Donut Bacon Grilled Cheese. This playful sandwich swaps traditional bread for a glazed donut, layering melty cheese and crispy bacon for a sweet-and-salty treat. It’s quick to make, easy to scale on a griddle like a Blackstone, and works for breakfast, brunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.
All you need are glazed donuts, cheese, cooked bacon, and a little butter. Below you’ll find step-by-step instructions, ingredient details, and helpful tips to get a perfectly golden, melty sandwich every time.
How to Make Donut Bacon Grilled Cheese
Start by cooking four slices of bacon to your preferred level of crispiness. You can use a skillet, oven, microwave, or a griddle—whatever you have on hand. Let the bacon drain on paper towels while you prepare the donuts.
Slice two glazed donuts in half lengthwise so you have four donut halves for two sandwiches. Heat a skillet or your Blackstone griddle over medium-low heat and add about 1 tablespoon of butter, letting it melt and coat the surface.
Place the bottom halves of the donuts cut-side down in the butter. Immediately add a slice of cheese, two strips of bacon, and another slice of cheese on top of each donut bottom. Finish with the top half of the donut, cut-side up.
Cook the sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium-low heat. Use a spatula to press each sandwich gently while it cooks; this helps the cheese melt evenly and keeps the donut halves together. Flip carefully so the filling stays put.
When both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and serve immediately. The contrast of the crunchy bacon, creamy melted cheese, and sweet glaze makes this a genuinely indulgent bite.
The finished sandwiches should be golden and melty—droolworthy, for sure. They’re best enjoyed hot, straight from the skillet or griddle.
Time to dig into Donut Bacon Grilled Cheese
These sandwiches can be messy—in a good way. Keep napkins or a wet wipe handy. They pair beautifully with fried or poached eggs; dipping a warm sandwich into runny yolk adds richness and balances the sweetness with an eggy savoriness.
If you want a slightly lighter bite, try thinner cheese or less butter. For a more decadent version, add a fried egg inside the sandwich before closing it. Either way, these are best served hot and enjoyed right away.
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Donut Bacon Grilled Cheese — Recipe
Summary
Glazed donuts replace the bread in this sweet-and-salty grilled cheese. Layer cheese and bacon, grill until golden, and enjoy a quick, indulgent sandwich perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night snack.
Details
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes • Cook Time: 5 minutes • Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 glazed donuts
- 4 slices cheese (any melting cheese; Colby Jack recommended)
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Slice donuts in half lengthwise. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Add butter and, once melted, place the donut bottoms cut-side down in the skillet.
- Top each bottom with a slice of cheese, two bacon slices, and another slice of cheese. Place the top donut halves cut-side up.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula so the sandwich holds together and the cheese melts evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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