Cuisinart GR-3 - Manual (Page 9)

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Brie, Apple and Onion Panini
Makes 2 panini
4
slices multigrain bread
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small apple, thinly sliced
½ small/medium onion, sliced
2 ounces Brie
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Preheat the Cuisinart ® Griddler ™ Jr. in the closed position to medium while assembling panini.
Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Lay two slices of bread on work surface, oiled side
down. Assemble the panini in the following order: apple, onion and Brie. Sprinkle the cinnamon and
salt over each panini. Top with second slice of bread, oiled side up.
Arrange panini evenly spaced on the bottom grill plate of the preheated Griddler
™ Jr.; apply medium
pressure to handle for about 30 seconds. Grill panini for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crust is crispy with
well-marked grill lines, and filling is hot.
Remove panini. Cut in half on the diagonal; serve warm.
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 300 (40% from fat) • carb. 35g • pro. 12g • fat 14g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 30mg • sod. 770mg
• calc. 107mg • fiber 6g
Three-Cheese and Avocado Quesadillas
Substitute any of your favorite cheeses to make this quesadilla recipe your own.
Makes 2 quesadillas
nonstick cooking spray
1 ounce manchego, shredded
1 ounce sharp Cheddar, shredded
1 ounce Monterey Jack, shredded
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
4 6-inch corn tortillas
½ medium avocado, sliced
Lightly coat the grill plates of the Cuisinart ® Griddler ™ Jr. with the nonstick cooking spray. Preheat in
the closed position to high while assembling quesadillas.
In a small bowl, toss the cheeses, salt, pepper and lime juice to combine. Lay two tortillas on the work
surface. Divide the cheese mixture equally between the two tortillas, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with
the avocado slices and the reserved tortillas.