Donut and Bacon Burger Skewers
Donut and Bacon Burger Skewers
Donut and Bacon Burger Skewers
Donut and Bacon Burger Skewers

Donut and Bacon Burger Skewers

David Venable

Inspired by Deitsch Eck Restaurant in Leinhartsville, PA, this sweet-and-salty treat is a fun way to enjoy a burger.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz 80/20 ground beef
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese, cut into 4 pieces
  • 12 glazed donut holes, cut in half
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and cut into thirds
  • 12 (4 inch) skewers

Directions

Divide the ground beef into 12 (1-oz) burgers about 2 inch across and .5 inch tall. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook about 1–1.5 minutes per side. Add 2 pieces of cheese on top of each burger, then cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese, about 1 minute.
When the cheese has melted, place each burger on the flat side of a donut hole half. Top the burger with a piece of bacon, then the other donut hole half. Place a skewer through the center and serve.

Cook's Notes

For an extra kick, top the burgers with hot sauce.

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