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Bourbon-Maple Brisket Grilled Cheese Wafflewich

Bourbon-Maple Brisket Grilled Cheese Wafflewich

Abby Marlow
This Bourbon-Maple Brisket Grilled Cheese Wafflewich brings bold flavor with tender slow-cooked brisket, melty cheese, and crispy waffles. Perfect for brunch or dinner, it's a fun and satisfying upgrade for sandwich lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Bourbon-Maple Brisket:

  • 1 lb brisket
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • ½ cup maple syrup

For the Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:

  • 8 slices sourdough or brioche bread
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella/Gouda mix
  • Butter, softened

For the Wafflewich Assembly:

  • 4 waffles store-bought or homemade

Instructions
 

  • Place brisket in a slow cooker. Pour in bourbon and maple syrup to coat evenly.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours until the brisket is fork-tender. Shred and set aside.
  • Butter one side of each bread slice. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Layer cheese and shredded brisket between two bread slices, buttered sides out.
  • Cook each sandwich 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
  • Toast waffles until crisp.
  • Place each grilled cheese sandwich between two waffles and press gently.
  • Serve warm, optionally drizzling reserved bourbon-maple sauce on top.

Notes

Tip: Use a panini press for extra crispy texture.
Variation: Add jalapeños for a spicy twist on your Bourbon-Maple Brisket Grilled Cheese Wafflewich.
Nutrition:
Calories: ~620 per serving (estimate)
Carbs: 45g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 12g
Keyword bourbon-maple brisket grilled cheese wafflewich, comfort food sandwich, slow cooker brisket, sweet and savory sandwich, waffle sandwich