Cuisinart GR-11 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET
Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill & Panini Press
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
GR-11
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .................. 2
Parts and Features
Before the First Use...................
Assembly Instructions ................ 4-
Operating Instructions.................
User Maintenance
Cleaning and Care ....................
Storage.............................
Warranty ............................
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Important
SafeguardS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handle.
4. To protect against fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE
CORD OR PLUG in water or other liquids.
5.
This appliance should not be used by
or near children
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has been
damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest Customer Service
Center for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may result in
fire, electric shock, or risk of injury to
persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven
11. Unplug the unit when finished using.
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12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be exercised when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, remove plug from wall
outlet.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD DO
REPAIRS.
16. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage
always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet. Not doing so could
create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage
or the door touches the unit as it closes.
SaVe tHeSe
InStruCtIonS
for HouSeHoLd
uSe onLY
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension
cords may be used if care is exercised in their
use.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or animals, or tripped over.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in
any way.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Base and Cover
Solid construction with stainless steel selfadjusting cover.
2. Panini-Style Handle
Sturdy cast-metal handle adjusts cover
to accommodate thickness of food.
3. Removable Grill Plates
Perfect for grilling sandwiches,
chicken and vegetables.
steak, burgers,
Nonstick and
dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
4. Indicator Lights
Signal Power On and Ready to Cook.
5. Drip Tray
Collects grease and can be removed from
base for easy cleanup (dishwasher safe).
6. Plate Release Buttons
Push in to release and remove
cooking plates.
7. Hinge Release Button
Allows the cover to lie back for
cooking in the flat position.
8. Adjustable Front Feet
Tilt the unit to increase grease drainage.
All materials that come in contact with food
are BPA free.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging materials and any
promotional labels or stickers from your grill.
Be sure all parts (listed under Parts and
Features above) of your new appliance have
been included before discarding any packaging
materials. You may want to keep the box and
packing materials for use at a later date.
Before using your Cuisinart
Panini Press for the first time, wipe the base
and cover with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean
cooking plates and drip tray. The plates and
drip tray are dishwasher safe. Refer to
Assembly Instructions (page 4) for plate
removal.
Contact Grill
Use the Griddler
®
Grill &
Panini Press as a
Contact Grill to cook
burgers, boneless pieces
of meat, thin cuts of
meat and vegetables.
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The Contact Grill function works best when you
want to cook something in a short amount of
time or when you are looking for a healthy
method of grilling. When cooked on the
Contact Grill, food will cook quickly because
you are grilling both sides of the food at the
same time. The ribs on the grill plates
combined with the grease spout at the rear of
the plates allow the grease to drip from the
meat and drain off the plates.
Rest the cover on top of the food until it has
reached the desired cooked temperature.
The Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press was designed
with a unique handle and hinge that allow the
cover to adjust to the thickness of the food.
You can easily grill anything with even results,
from a thinly-sliced potato to a sirloin steak.
When cooking more than one food item in the
Contact Grill, it is important that the thickness
of food items be consistent so the cover will
close evenly on the food.
Panini Press
Use the Griddler
®
Grill &
Panini Press as a Panini
Press to grill sandwiches,
breads and quesadillas.
The word “panini” is
Italian for grilled
sandwiches. Panini can
include any combination of ingredients such as
vegetables, meat and cheese layered between
two pieces of fresh-baked bread. The sandwich
is then pressed between two grill plates to toast
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the bread and warm the sandwich. Experiment
making a variety of savory or sweet sandwiches
for any meal. We recommend using fresh-baked
bread to produce the best-tasting panini.
Popular breads used for panini are focaccia (a
flat bread frequently baked with rosemary, salt
and onion on top), michetta (a small round roll
with a crisp crust), ciabatta (a rectangular bread
with a slightly domed crust) and thick slices of
classic Italian bread.
The Griddler
Panini Press in the same manner that it
functions as a Contact Grill. The Griddler
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Grill & Panini Press functions as a
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Grill
& Panini Press was designed with a unique
handle and hinge that allow the cover to adjust
to the thickness of the sandwich you are
preparing, and to rest there evenly. Light
pressure can be applied to the handle to press
and heat the sandwich to your liking.
When cooking two or more panini, it is
important that the thickness of the sandwiches
be consistent so the cover will close evenly on
the panini.
Full Grill
Use the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press as a Full
Grill to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not
recommend cooking
bone-in chicken, since it
does not cook evenly on
an open grill), fish and
vegetables.
“Full Grill” refers to using
the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press with the cover
lying flat, creating a double, flat cooking surface.
In this position, the foods you are grilling will
have to be turned over for cooking.
Cooking on the Full Grill is a versatile method
of using the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press. With
the Full Grill, you have double the surface area
for grilling. You have the option of cooking
different types of foods on separate plates
without combining their flavors, or cooking
large amounts of the same type of food.
The Full Grill position also accommodates
different cuts of meat with varying thicknesses,
allowing you to cook each piece to your liking.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Place Griddler® Grill & Panini Press on a clean,
flat surface where you intend to cook. The
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Griddler
in three ways:
Closed Position – Upper
plate/cover rests flat on
lower plate/base. This is
your starting and heating
position and when using
the Contact Grill or Panini
Press functions.
Open Position – Upper
plate/cover is open and
in the 100° position.
Open the cover to this
position before using
the Griddler
Panini Press as a
Contact Grill or Panini Press.
To adjust the Griddler
Grill & Panini Press
to this position, simply
lift the handle until you
feel it come to a locking
position. The unit will
stay in this position until
you close the cover or
continue to open it to the flat position.
The cover will stay in the open position until
you lower the handle for cooking. When this is
done, the hinge will release itself so that the
upper plate lies flat on the top of the food you
are preparing. This allows you to cook your
food evenly from both top and bottom. When
you lift the handle to open the Griddler
Panini Press after cooking, the cover will remain
in the flat position,
parallel to the lower
plate. In order to lock the
cover back into the open
position, you must close
the Griddler
Panini Press, without any food in place, and
open it again.
Grill & Panini Press can be positioned
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Flat Position – Upper plate/cover is level with
lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates
line up to create one large cooking surface. The
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Griddler
Grill & Panini Press is in this position
when it is used as a Full Grill.
1. To adjust the
Griddler
®
Grill &
Panini Press to this
position, locate the
hinge release button
on the right arm.
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Hinge
release button
2. With your left hand on
the handle, use your
right hand to push
the hinge release
button. Push the
handle back until the
cover rests flat on the
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counter. The unit will stay in this position until
you lift the handle and cover to return it to
the closed position.
If the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press is already in
the open position and you wish to adjust it to
the flat position, pull the handle slightly toward
you and then press the hinge release button.
Push the handle back until the cover rests in
the flat position. Pulling the handle forward
slightly before pressing the hinge release
button will take some of the pressure off the
hinge and you will be able to adjust the
®
Griddler
Grill & Panini Press more easily.
To insert cooking plates
Adjust the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press to the
flat position. Insert one plate at a time. Each
plate is designed to fit in
either the upper housing
or the lower housing of
the Griddler
Panini Press.
If you are facing the
Griddler
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Grill &
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Grill & Panini
Press, the drip spout should be at the rear of
the plate. Locate the metal brackets at the
center of the housing. Tilt the back end of the
plate and line up the cutouts at the back of the
plate with the metal brackets. Slide the plate
underneath the brackets and push down the
front end of the plate. It will snap into place.
Turn the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press around
and insert the second plate into the upper
housing as you did with the first plate.
To remove cooking plates
1. Once the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press has
cooled, adjust to the flat position. Locate the
plate release buttons:
a. Lower plate
release button
located on right
side of the base.
b. Upper plate
release button
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located at the front
forward-facing top cover in the center.
Press firmly on button and the plate will
pop up slightly from the base.
2. Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out
from under the metal brackets, and lift it out
of the base.
To position drip tray
Slide the drip tray into
the front of the base at
the center according to
the instruction on the
tray.
2.
Grease from the food
will run off the plates
through the grease
spout and into the drip
tray. Grease should be
safely disposed of after
the Griddler
®
Grill &
Panini Press has cooled down completely. The
drip tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
To adjust front feet
If grilling meats or other food where adequate
grease drainage is required, raise the two front
feet located at the underside of the grill to
engage tilt feature.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press is
assembled properly, plug the cord into a
standard electrical outlet. The red indicator light
will illuminate to indicate that the power is on.
If you intend to use the Griddler
Press in the flat position, but you do not need
the entire surface, it is recommended to use the
bottom plate.
We recommend you preheat in the closed
position. It may take up to 8 minutes to reach
operating temperature. When the thermostat has
reached operating temperature, the green
indicator light will indicate that the Griddler
& Panini Press is ready for cooking. During
operation, the light will continue to turn on and
off as the thermostat regulates the temperature.
This is normal
Always exercise caution when handling the
Griddler
the housing will become hot during use. To open
the Griddler
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Grill & Panini Press during cooking, as
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Grill & Panini Press, grasp the black
plastic area of the handle. This part of the handle
stays cool to the touch while cooking. The arms
are made of die-cast aluminum and will become
hot during use. Do not touch them during or
immediately following cooking.
The cover is made of stainless steel and will
become very hot and should not be touched
during or immediately following cooking. If you
need to adjust the cover, be sure to use oven
mitts to prevent burns.
The lower housing is made of plastic, and while
it will become very warm, it will not burn you. If
you need to move the Griddler
Press during cooking, be sure to handle it from
the base only while wearing oven mitts. Do not
touch the cover.
Allow the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press to cool
down before handling (at least 30 minutes).
NOTE: The first time you use the Griddler
& Panini Press, it may have a slight odor and
may smoke a bit. This is normal and common
to appliances with nonstick surfaces.
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USER MAINTENANCE
• Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch
the nonstick plates. Instead, use only wooden
or heat-proof plastic utensils.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact with
the hot grill plates.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or heat-
proof plastic utensil to scrape excess food
buildup through grease channels and into drip
cup, then wipe off any residue with a paper
towel before proceeding with next recipe.
• Allow the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press to
cool down completely (at least 30 minutes)
before cleaning.
• Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE,
MAKE SURE IT IS UNPLUGGED AND HAS
COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit
to cool down for at least 30 minutes before
handling.
Dispose of grease from the drip tray once
cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by hand
or in the dishwasher.
Press the plate release buttons to remove
plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates
have cooled completely before handling (at
least 30 minutes). The cooking plates can be
washed in the dishwasher. Do not use metal
objects such as knives or forks for cleaning. Do
not use a scouring pad for cleaning; the
nonstick coating can be damaged.
If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the
cooking plates with lemon juice to prevent the
seafood flavor from transferring to the next
recipe.
The housing base and cover can be wiped
clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains,
dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or
harsh pad.
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STORAGE
Always make sure the
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Griddler
Grill & Panini
Press is cool and dry
before storing. The
power cord can be
wrapped around the back of the base for
storing.
WARRANTY
Limited One-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only. You
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Griddler®
Grill & Panini Press that was purchased at retail
for personal, family or household use. Except
as otherwise required under applicable law, this
warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that
your Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill & Panini Press will
be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal home use for 1 year from the date of
original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.
cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete
your product registration. However, product
registration does not eliminate the need for the
consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase
in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the
event that you do not have proof of purchase date,
the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will
be the date of manufacture.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,
nia residents have the option of returning
Califor
a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it
was purchased or (B) to another retail store that
sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The
retail store shall then, according to its preference,
either repair the product, refer the consumer to an
independent repair facility, replace the product,
or refund the purchase price less the amount
directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage
of the product. If neither of the above two options
results in the appropriate relief to the consumer,
the consumer may then take the product to an
independent repair facility, if service or repair can be
economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the
consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost
of such service, repair, replacement, or refund of
nonconforming products under warranty. California
residents may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart
for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling
our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-
0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling of
such nonconforming products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART
PRODUCT
If your Cuisinart
should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair or, if we think necessary,
replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call
our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen
Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the
speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10.00
for shipping and handling. (California residents
need only supply a proof of purchase and should
call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.)
Please be sure to include your return address,
description of the product’s defect, product serial
number, and any other information pertinent to
the return. Please pay by check or money order.
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling
of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we
recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for
in-transit damage or for packages that are not
delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are
not covered under warranty.
Your Cuisinart
been manufactured to the strictest specifications
and has been designed for use only in 120 volt
outlets and only with authorized accessories
and replacement parts. This warranty expressly
excludes any defects or damages caused by
attempted use of this unit with a converter, as
well as use with accessories, replacement parts
or repair service other than those authorized
by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any
damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or
other than ordinary household use. This warranty
excludes all incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of these damages, so these exclusions may not
apply to you. You may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is
properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with
the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is
still under warranty
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Griddler® Grill & Panini Press
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Griddler® Grill & Panini Press has
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reCIpeS
Breakfast Danish Panini .............................................10
Grilled PB and Banana Panini ........................................10
Tomato, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Panini ...............................10
Smoked Turkey, Roasted Pepper and Swiss Cheese Panini with Pesto Mayo ...11
Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Avocado ...............................11
Grilled Reuben ....................................................12
Grilled BLT with Cheddar ............................................12
Brie, Apple and Onion Panini .........................................13
Grilled Flatbread...................................................13
Classic Tomato Bruschetta ..........................................14
Grilled Antipasto...................................................14
Sliders...........................................................15
Easy Quesadillas for Two ...........................................15
Grilled Steak with Scallion Butter......................................15
Grilled Scampi-Style Shrimp .........................................16
Grilled Herb Chicken ...............................................16
Chocolate Panini ..................................................17
S’mores Panini ....................................................17
Grilled Pineapple Sundae............................................17
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Breakfast Danish Panini
A sweet Danish-like breakfast treat, perfect
with a cup of coffee.
Makes 2 panini
4 slices cinnamon raisin bread
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
pinch kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons apricot jam (raspberry
or strawberry works well too)
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. Brush one side of each slice of bread with
the butter. Lay 2 slices of bread on a work
surface, buttered side down.
3. In a small mixing bowl, stir the cream
cheese, salt, vanilla and sugar together
until smooth. Divide evenly and spread on
top of two of the non-buttered sides of
the bread. Spread 1 tablespoon of the jam
on top of each. Top with remaining bread,
buttered side up.
4. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close. Grill panini for 2 minutes, or until
lightly toasted.
5. Let rest for 1½ to 2 minutes. Cut in half on
the diagonal and serve warm.
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 406 (39% from fat) • carb. 55g • pro. 8g
• fat 18g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 38mg • sod. 429mg
• calc. 423mg • ber 2g
Grilled PB and Banana Panini
This sandwich was made famous by Elvis.
You can use all natural peanut butter, our
preference, but you may want to increase the
amount of honey to make it a bit sweeter.
Makes 2 panini
4 slices white or whole-wheat
sandwich bread
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon honey (use about 2
teaspoons if using unsweetened/
natural peanut butter)
1 large banana, sliced into thin rounds
1. Preheat grill in the closed position. Brush
one side of each slice of bread with the
butter. Lay 2 slices of bread on a work
surface, buttered side down. Top the two
slices evenly with the peanut butter, salt
and honey. Then layer the banana slices
evenly on each. Top with remaining bread,
buttered side up.
2. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close. Grill panini for 2 to 2½ minutes,
or until lightly toasted.
3. Let rest for 1 minute. Cut in half on the
diagonal and serve warm.
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 429 (30% from fat) • carb. 63g
• pro. 15g • fat 15g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 10mg
• sod. 547mg • calc. 313mg • ber 9g
Tomato, Prosciutto and
Mozzarella Panini
Be sure to use the freshest ingredients for this
classic Italian sandwich.
Makes 2 panini
4 slices ciabatta
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 ounce (2 thin slices) prosciutto
1 plum tomato, cut into ¼-inch slices
4 fresh basil leaves
2 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. Brush one side of each slice of bread
with the oil. Lay 2 slices of bread on a
work surface, oiled side down. Build the
sandwiches in this order: prosciutto,
tomato, basil and cheese, evenly dividing
the ingredients between the sandwiches.
Top with remaining bread, oiled side up.
3. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close, applying medium pressure to
the handle for 30 seconds. Grill panini for 4
to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and
bread is nicely toasted.
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4. Let rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Cut in half on the
diagonal and serve warm.
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 313 (38% from fat) • carb. 31g • pro. 15g
• fat 13g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 22mg • sod. 780mg
• calc. 108mg • ber 2g
Grilled Cheese with Tomato
and Avocado
The perfect summer sandwich when tomatoes
are perfectly ripe.
Makes 2 panini
Smoked Turkey, Roasted
Pepper, and Swiss Cheese
Panini with Pesto Mayo
This hearty sandwich is full of gourmet avor.
Makes 2 panini
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pesto
4 slices artisan wheat bread
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey
1 roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
into ½-inch strips
2 thin slices red onion
(about ¼ small red onion)
2 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
(about 4 slices)
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. Combine the mayonnaise and pesto in a
small bowl; reserve. Brush one side of each
slice of bread with the oil. Lay 2 slices of
bread on a work surface, oiled side down
and spread with the pesto mayonnaise. Build
the sandwiches in this order: turkey, pepper,
onion and cheese, evenly dividing the
ingredients between the sandwiches.
Top with remaining bread, oiled side up.
3. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close, applying light pressure to the
handle for 30 seconds. Grill panini for 4 to 5
minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the
bread is nicely toasted.
4. Let rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Cut in half on the
diagonal and serve warm.
4 slices sourdough or hearty Italian or
wheat bread
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 ounces Cheddar, sliced (about 3 to 4
thin slices)
½ medium avocado, sliced
1 plum tomato, cut into ¼-inch slices
¼ to ½ teaspoon kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. Brush one side of each slice of bread with the
oil. Lay 2 slices of bread on a work surface,
oiled side down. Build the sandwiches in this
order: ½ of the cheese, avocado, tomato,
salt and pepper and remaining ½ of cheese,
evenly dividing the ingredients between the
sandwiches. Spread the mayonnaise on the
inside of the remaining slices of bread and
place on top of the sandwiches, oiled side
up.
3. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close, applying medium pressure to
the handle for 20 seconds. Grill panini for 4
to 6 minutes, or until cheese is melted and
sandwiches are evenly grilled and golden.
4. Allow panini to rest for about 2 minutes.
Then slice each sandwich in half and serve.
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 304 (69% from fat) • carb. 15g • pro. 10g
• fat 24g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 33mg • sod. 514mg
• calc. 228mg • ber 3g
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 440 (49% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 23g
• fat 24g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 60mg • sod. 1126mg
• calc. 350mg • ber 4g
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Grilled Reuben
A homemade version of the deli favorite. We also
provide you with a very simple recipe for a quick
Russian dressing.
Makes 2 panini
4 slices rye bread
2 teaspoons olive oil or unsalted butter,
softened
4 teaspoons Russian* or Thousand
Island dressing
4 ounces corned beef, thinly sliced
½ cup sauerkraut, well drained
1 ounce Swiss cheese (about 2 slices)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. Brush one side of each slice of bread with the
oil. Lay 2 slices of bread on a work surface,
oiled side down. Spread 1 teaspoon of
Russian dressing on the inside of each slice
and the sandwiches in this order: corned
beef, sauerkraut and Swiss, evenly dividing
the ingredients between the sandwiches. Top
with remaining bread, oiled side up.
3. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close, applying medium pressure to the
handle for 30 seconds. Grill panini for 4 to 6
minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread
is nicely toasted.
4. Allow to rest for about 2 minutes. Cut in half
on the diagonal and serve warm.
*For a simple Russian dressing, put the following
in a small bowl and stir until fully combined:
1
⁄3 cup mayonnaise; 2½ tablespoons ketchup; 2
tablespoons relish; salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 442 (38% from fat) • carb. 31g • pro. 15g
• fat 13g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 22mg • sod. 780mg
• calc. 108mg • ber 2g
Grilled BLT with Cheddar
Really this is a BATC, because we use arugula
instead of the traditional lettuce, and add some
Cheddar into the mix. You’ll wonder why you
haven’t been eating BLTs like this all along!
Makes 2 panini
4 slices sourdough bread
2 teaspoons olive oil or unsalted butter,
softened
4 to 6 slices cooked bacon*
1 plum tomato, cut into ¼-inch slices
pinch kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 large handful arugula (approximately
½ cup packed)
2 ounces Cheddar, sliced (about 3 to 4
thin slices)
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. Brush one side of each slice of bread with the
oil. Lay 2 slices of bread on a work surface,
oiled side down. Build the sandwiches in
this order: bacon, tomato, salt and pepper,
arugula and cheese. Spread the mayonnaise
on the non-oiled side of the remaining two
pieces of bread, and then place on top of
each sandwich, oiled side up.
3. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close, applying medium pressure to
the handle for 20 seconds. Grill panini for 4
to 6 minutes, or until cheese is melted and
sandwiches are evenly grilled and golden.
4. Allow panini to rest for about 2 minutes.
Cut in half on the diagonal and serve warm.
* You can cook the bacon on the grill prior
to cooking your panini. Grill bacon in the at
position with the feet in the tilted position,
until fully cooked through and crisp, about
6 to 8 minutes per side. Once cooked,
remove and reserve on paper towels to drain.
Carefully wipe excess oil from the plates.
Close grill and keep unit on until ready to
cook panini.
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 509 (78% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 16g
• fat 44g • sat. fat 16g • chol. 72mg • sod. 838mg
• calc. 235mg • ber 1g
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Brie, Apple and Onion Panini
This recipe combines sweet, savory and creamy
all in one sandwich.
Makes 2 panini
4 slices artisan whole wheat bread
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons honey mustard
½ cup thinly sliced apple, preferably
Granny Smith (about ½ small apple)
¼ cup thinly sliced onion (about ¼ small
to medium onion)
2 ounces Brie, sliced
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. Brush one side of each slice of bread with
the oil. Lay 2 slices of bread on a work
surface, oiled side down, and spread with the
honey mustard. Build the sandwiches in this
order: apple, onion and Brie, evenly dividing
the ingredients between the sandwiches.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt and top with
remaining bread, oiled side up.
3. Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate
and close, applying medium pressure to the
handle for 30 seconds. Grill panini for 4 to 5
minutes.
4. Allow panini to rest for about 2 minutes.
Cut in half on the diagonal and serve warm.
Grilled Flatbread
Our recipe is for a basic herb atbread, but the
possibilities are endless. See our note below for
some other options, including stuffed bread.
Makes 4 servings
½ pound prepared pizza dough (store
bought or homemade – see
www.cuisinart.com for recipes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed
and stems discarded
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
kosher salt, to taste
1. Preheat grill in the closed position.
2. While the unit is heating, roll out the dough
to a rectangle slightly smaller than the plate,
about 10 inches wide. Loosely cover with a
piece of plastic wrap until ready to grill.
3. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir
together the oil, rosemary and garlic.
4. Once the grill has preheated, remove the
plastic and brush the rosemary/garlic oil on
the top of the dough. Place the oiled side
down on the bottom plate and then brush the
other side (now the top of the dough). Close
the unit and grill for about 5 to 6 minutes, or
until dark golden grill marks are present and
bread is cooked through. Sprinkle with salt,
slice and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per panini:
Calories 285 (41% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 10g
• fat 13g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 28mg • sod. 606mg
• calc. 81mg • ber 4g
Note: There are countless variations of grilled
atbreads. You can grill plain, without any oil
and then top with fresh or cooked vegetables.
You can also stuff the bread – after grilling,
carefully remove from the grill and cut in half
horizontally. Our favorite is to brush with a pesto
oil (pesto thinned out with a bit of olive oil),
grated Parmesan and a bit of fresh mozzarella.
If using cheese, be sure that you leave a ½- to
1-inch border. Put the other half of the atbread
on top of the llings and then put back on the
grill. Cook until cheese is melted, an additional 3
to 4 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 174 (39% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 4g
• fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 306mg
• calc. 3mg • ber 1g
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