Maple bacon donut is an American invention that is commonly served for breakfast or as a dessert. The simple meal consists of a donut that is glazed with maple syrup and topped with a few slices of bacon. Today, there are various versions of this unusual breakfast item throughout the United States, and it is especially popular in Nebraska, California, and Oregon.
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"Bacon and maple sing a beautiful duet atop a long john."
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"This bite-sized treat is made with maple, purple potatoes and bacon--but hear us out: It’s fantastic."