Zucchini Ai Quattro Formaggi Panini; Pizza Panini - Cuisinart GR-4BKKR Instruction Booklet

Zucchini ai Quattro F ormaggi P anini
Griddler Position: Closed
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Selector: Grill/Panini
Plate Side: Grill
Makes 4 servings
10 ounces shredded zucchini
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces shredded fresh mozzarella
2 ounces shredded fontina
2 ounces shredded sharp provolone
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmiagiano-Reggiano or Asiago
1 teaspoon dried basil
8 slices crusty country bread (about 8 x 4 x ½ inches)
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Put the shredded zucchini into a colander and toss with salt. Let stand for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, rinse
and press out as much liquid as possible. Place in a clean tea towel and squeeze until no more liquid is
released. Put into a medium bowl with the four cheeses and the basil. Toss gently to combine. You should
have about 3 cups.
Preheat Cuisinart Griddler
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one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Place 4 slices of bread on the work surface, oiled side down.
Divide the shredded zucchini and cheese mixture evenly among the 4 slices of bread – making as even a layer
as possible. Top with the remaining sliced bread, oiled side up.
When Griddler has preheated, place two sandwiches on the bottom grill plate, evenly spaced. Lower cover
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and apply light pressure to handle for about 30 seconds. Grill panini for 3½ to 4 minutes. Remove to a rack
and keep warm in preheated oven. Grill remaining 2 sandwiches in the same way. Cut in half on the diagonal
to serve.
Calories 380 (49% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 20g • fat 21g • sat. fat 10g
Griddler Position: Closed
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Selector: Grill/Panini
Plate Side: Grill
Makes one 8-inch double-crusted panini, 2 to 4 servings
2 8-inch thin-crust pre-baked pizza crusts, such as Boboli
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or may use olive oil spray
¼ cup thick marinara sauce*
4 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella (can be increased to 6 ounces
if a "cheesier" sandwich is preferred) or provolone
crumbled cooked sausage or julienned
thinly sliced pepperoni, or cooked thinly
sliced vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini (optional)
Insert the plates on their grill side. Preheat Cuisinart
the unit closed.
Brush "bottom" sides of each crust with olive oil or lightly spray with cooking spray. Place one crust on work
surface, oiled side down. Top with sauce spread to within ½ inch of all edges. Arrange cheese slices over
to High with the unit closed. Preheat conventional oven to 175ºF. Lightly brush
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Nutritional information per serving:
• chol. 52mg • sod. 665mg • calc. 390mg • fiber 1g
Pizza P anini
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Griddler to Medium-High with
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