Ingredients
- 1 lb brisket
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices thick-cut bread or waffle equivalent
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Season brisket with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place in a slow cooker or deep pan and pour bourbon and maple syrup over it.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours until tender.
- Shred brisket and return it to the cooking liquid for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare waffles or lightly toast bread.
- Butter one side of each slice or waffle.
- Place one slice butter-side down in a skillet, add cheese, brisket, and more cheese.
- Top with another slice butter-side up.
- Cook until golden and crispy, then flip and cook until cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use low heat when grilling to avoid burning.
- Leftover brisket works perfectly for this recipe.
- Adjust maple syrup for sweetness preference.
- Use different cheeses like gouda or mozzarella if desired.
- Keep sandwich components separate for better storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
