Grilled Doughnuts

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)

Ingredients:
8 glazed doughnuts
Nonstick cooking spray
1 recipe mint julep dip (see below)
1 recipe strawberry basil dip (see below)

Directions:
Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium-low heat.  Coat doughnuts with cooking spray.  Grill doughnuts, covered, until lightly browned, 30 seconds to a minute per side.  Watch closely to avoid burning.  Serve doughnuts with mint julep dip and strawberry basil dip

Mint Julep Dip
6 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. packed fresh mint leaves
6 oz. cream cheese softened (3/4 c.)
1/4 c. milk
2 Tbsp. bourbon

Directions:
In a small bowl combine sugar and mint leaves.  Using a wooden spoon mash mint and sugar until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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 the sides as necessary.  Serve immediately.

Strawberry Basil Dip
6 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled (about 1 1/4 c.)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened (1/4 c.)
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. packed fresh basil leaves

Directions:
In a blender or small food processor combine strawberries, cream cheese and honey.  Cover; blend or process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.  Add basil; pulse until just chopped.  Serve immediately.

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