Cuisinart COMPACT GR-35 - Manual (Page 18)

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Grilled BLT with Cheddar
Griddler ® Compact position: Flat and Closed
Plate side: Grill
Makes 2 sandwiches
4 to 6 slices bacon
4 slices sourdough bread
1 tomato (approximately 4 ounces),
sliced
pinch kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 large handful arugula
(approximately ¾ ounce)
2 ounces Cheddar, sliced
1 . Insert plates on grill side . Preheat the
Cuisinart ® Griddler ® Compact to High .
2 . Once the grill has preheated, extend flat .
Place the bacon on the heated grill . Cook
until bacon is completely cooked through,
about 4 to 5 minutes per side . Once cooked,
remove and reserve on paper towels to drain .
Carefully wipe any excess fat from the grill
plates and turn heat down between Medium
and High .
3 . Layer cooked bacon evenly on two pieces
of the bread . Layer the tomato on top,
sprinkling each lightly with salt and pepper .
Evenly spread half the mayonnaise on each
sandwich and top with arugula . Finally, layer
both with cheese and then top with the
remaining bread .
4 . Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close, lightly pressing on the handle . Grill
until cheese has melted and sandwiches are
evenly grilled and golden, about 5 minutes .
5 . Slice each sandwich in half and then serve
immediately .
Nutritional information per sandwich:
Calories 383 ( 61% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 20g
• fat 26g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 60mg • sod. 1211mg
• calc. 267mg • fiber 2g
Sliders
These mini burgers are a great
hors d’oeuvre idea, too .
Griddler ® Compact position: Closed
Plate side: Grill
Makes 6 burgers (2 to 3 servings)
½ pound ground chuck
¼ small onion, finely chopped or
grated
pinch kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
6 miniature hamburger buns
1 . Insert plates on grill side . Preheat the
Cuisinart ® Griddler ® Compact to High .
2 . Put the meat, onion, salt and pepper into a
medium bowl . Mix gently with hands, being
sure not to over-mix . Divide the meat into 6
individual rounds (about ¾ ounce each) . Form
into patties, about 2 inches in diameter .
3 . Once the grill has preheated, arrange the mini
burgers on the bottom grill . Close, applying
light pressure to handle for about 10 seconds .
Grill for about one minute . Remove the
burgers and place each in a bun .
4 . Serve immediately .
Note: For toasted buns, halve and grill in the
closed position for about 30 to 45 seconds to
desired doneness . Remove and reserve, then
grill burgers .
Nutritional information per slider:
Calories 178 ( 45% from fat) • carb.15g • pro. 9g
• fat 9g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 27mg • sod. 189mg
• calc. 48mg • fiber 1g