Cuisinart GR-1 GR-1 Manual - Page 6

RECIPES English Muffin Breakfast Panini Great for breakfast on the run - grill, wrap & go! Makes 2 panini 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 sandwich-size English muffins, split 4 thin slices (4-inch squares) Cheddar or Swiss cheese 3 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon* Cheese & Raisin Danish on Swirl Bread Panini Warm and toasty panini that taste like a cheese danish. Makes 2 panini 3 ounces lowfat cream cheese 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons raisins or dried tart cherries 4 teaspoons softened unsalted butter 4 slices cinnamon swirl toasting bread powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional) Cook eggs as for an omelet, or use egg rings to contain and cook in a round shape. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press while assembling panini. Place large side of English muffin cut side down on work surface. Top each with 1 slice cheese, cooked egg (if prepared as for an omelet, cut and fold to fit), half the cooked bacon, another slice of cheese, and the top of the English muffin cut side up. Place on the preheated Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press, close and bake for 3½ to 4 minutes, until filling is hot, cheese is melted and bread is grilled to taste. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes before serving. For a breakfast on the run, wrap each sandwich halfway with a paper napkin and place in a waxed paper or bakery paper sandwich bag. *Cut bacon into ¼- to ½-inch pieces, cook in a skillet until crispy. Drain well. Large amounts of bacon can be cooked ahead, drained and refrigerated/frozen to have on hand to prepare sandwiches and salads. One slice bacon = approximately 1 tablespoon cooked bacon. Nutritional information per serving (one sandwich): Calories 398 (37% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 25g • fat 16g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 239mg • sod. 70mg • calc. 85mg • fiber 2g Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press while assembling panini. Place cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Add raisins and blend well. Butter the bread slices on 1 side with butter and place them buttered sided down. Spread 2 slices with sweetened cream cheese/raisin mixture. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up and press together lightly. Place each panini on preheated Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press and close. Grill for about 1½ to 2 minutes, until bread is crisp and toasty with grill markings and filling is warm. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes on a rack before cutting (do not serve too soon). Cut and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired before serving. Nutritional information per serving (one sandwich): Calories 449 (40% from fat) • carb. 56g • pro. 11g • fat 20g • sat. fat 11g • chol. 36mg • sod. 656mg • calc. 148mg • fiber 1g Variation: Tomato, Bacon & Cheese English Muffin Panini - omit egg and add slices of tomato. Sprinkle with a little freshly ground pepper if desired. 2