Grilled Donuts
For a sweet and special breakfast or a brunch-inspired dessert, grill glazed donuts! Take it to the next decadent level by dunking the grilled donuts in mint julep or strawberry basil cream cheese dips.
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Grilled Donuts
Directions
- Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium-low. Coat doughnuts with cooking spray. Grill doughnuts, covered, until lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Watch closely to avoid burning. Serve grilled doughnuts with Mint Julep Dip and Strawberry Basil Dip.
Mint Julep Dip
Directions
- In a small bowl combine sugar and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon mash mint and sugar until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- In a blender container or food processor combine sugar mixture, cream cheese, milk, and bourbon. Cover; blend or process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (Mint Julep Dip)
- Per serving:
- 96 kcal ,
- 6 g fat
- 20 mg chol. ,
- 58 mg sodium ,
- 8 g carb. ,
- 0 g fiber ,
- 2 g pro.
From the Test Kitchen
Make ahead
Chill sauce up to 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Strawberry Basil Dip
Directions
- In a blender or small food processor combine strawberries, cream cheese, and honey. Cover; blend or process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. Add basil; pulse until just chopped. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (Strawberry Basil Dip)
- Per serving:
- 52 kcal ,
- 4 g fat
- 10 mg chol. ,
- 30 mg sodium ,
- 6 g carb. ,
- 0 g fiber ,
- 1 g pro.
From the Test Kitchen
Make ahead
Chill dip up to 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (Grilled Donuts)
- Per serving:
- 283 kcal ,
- 15 g fat
- (6 g sat. fat ,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 5 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 18 mg chol. ,
- 215 mg sodium ,
- 32 g carb. ,
- 1 g fiber ,
- 15 g sugar ,
- 4 g pro.