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Waffle Grilled Cheese with Bourbon Maple Brisket

Waffle Grilled Cheese with Bourbon-Maple Brisket

A decadent sandwich with smoky bourbon-maple glazed brisket, melty cheddar, and crispy golden waffles—finished with a warm syrup drizzle for the ultimate sweet-savory bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ-Inspired
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fresh or frozen waffles toasted or pressed until crisp
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups sliced smoked brisket
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • butter or oil for grilling
  • extra maple syrup for drizzling

Equipment

  • Skillet or Panini Press
  • Small Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Simmer until slightly thickened. Toss sliced brisket in the glaze and warm through.
  2. Step 2: Assemble sandwiches by layering cheddar cheese, bourbon-maple brisket, and more cheese between two toasted waffles. Repeat for second sandwich.
  3. Step 3: Lightly butter the outside of waffles. Grill sandwiches in a skillet or panini press over medium heat until golden and cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. Step 4: Slice sandwiches in half or quarters. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Try using sharp white cheddar or smoked gouda for an extra punch. Works great with leftover BBQ brisket!

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