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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Ingredients
- 8 glazed doughnuts
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 recipe Mint Julep Dip
- 1 recipe Strawberry Basil Dip
Strawberry Basil Dip
- 6 ounce fresh strawberries, hulled (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened (1/4 cup)
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
Mint Julep Dip
- 6 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon packed fresh mint leaves
- 6 ounce cream cheese, softened (3/4 cup)
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoon bourbon
Directions
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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.
Strawberry Basil Dip
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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.
Mint Julep Dip
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In a small bowl combine sugar and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon mash mint and sugar until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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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.
Make ahead
Chill dip up to 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 283 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 32g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 283 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium 64mg | 5% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 8% |
| Potassium 69mg | 1% |
| Folate, total 66.4mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0mg | |
