Cuisinart GR-5BP1 User Manual - Page 21

12 ounces fresh pizza dough 1/ 3 cup pizza sauce 2 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 teaspoons olive oil 1. Put the bacon on the bottom plate of the griddle. Turn the Cuisinart® Griddler® on and select Griddle. Set to 425°F. When the bacon is brown and crispy, transfer to a plate. Once cool, crumble and reserve. 2. Shape the dough into a rectangle that fits the size of the griddle. Put the pizza dough onto the griddle and close the Griddler®. Set the count-up timer and cook for about 4 minutes, until lightly golden on both sides. Open the grill and flip the pizza. Reduce heat to 400°F. 3. Top the partially cooked pizza dough with the sauce, olives and crumbled bacon. Brush the edges of the pizza with the olive oil. 4. Set the count-up timer again and continue cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes in the open position until the bottom of the pizza is crispy and dough is fully cooked through. Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 211 (39% from fat) • carb. 25g pro. 8g • fat 9g / sat. fat 2g • chol. 15mg sod. 571mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 1g 1. Combine the onion slices, 2 teaspoons of the oil and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a bowl. Turn on the Cuisinart® Griddler®. Select Grill and set to 425°F. 2. Once preheated, put the onions on the top plate of the Griddler®. Set the count-up timer and cook for about 20 minutes, until onions are soft. Once the onions are soft, add 1 teaspoon of the water to the onions and stir until water evaporates. Repeat until onions are very soft and caramelized, about 10 more minutes, until all water is used. 3. While the onions are cooking, put the buns on the grill plate face-down. Cook until lightly crisped, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside. 4. When the buns are toasted, form the ground beef into 4 even-sized patties, 6 ounces each. Sprinkle both sides evenly with the salt and pepper. Brush with the olive oil. 5. Add the burgers to the bottom plate, and cook until desired doneness. Top with cheese and transfer to the grilled bottom buns. Top the burgers with the onions, buns and serve. Nutritional information per serving (1 burger): Calories 638 (60% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 39g fat 43g / sat. fat 16g • chol. 133mg • sod. 1064mg calc. 182mg • fiber 1g Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions and Gruyère This French-style burger is rich and delicious. Plate Side: Bottom Grill, Top Griddle Griddler® Cooking Position: Open and flat Makes 4 burgers 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ cup water 4 brioche rolls 24 ounces ground beef ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 slices Gruyère cheese Italian Panini with Grilled Chicken Looking for a quick, all-purpose grilled chicken recipe? The grilled chicken in this recipe may be enjoyed on its own. Plate Side: Grill Griddler® Cooking Position: Closed Makes 4 panini 3 large (about 1½ pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise ¼ cup, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ciabatta rolls, cut in half length- wise 4 slices jarred, roasted red bell peppers 21