Cuisinart Elite Collection GR-150C, Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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Sandwich Chart
A sandwich is a beautiful thing - simple and comforting. Add some heat to cheese and bread
and create the perfect lunch. Like any good meal, the perfect sandwich starts with the best
ingredients that you can find. Use a nice hearty bread, good oil or butter, and fresh, in-season
ingredients. Don't stop there, for your pantry probably has some great additions - roasted red
peppers can add a lot of flavor to simple grilled chicken. Mayonnaise and mustards can do
wonders. Have leftover barbequed chicken from the grill last night? Shred it and put it on bread.
The options are endless. Place on the hot grill, press or top melt, and your sandwich will be
ready before you can finish setting the table. The extra-large cooking surface allows you to
make up to four sandwiches at a time.
Sandwich Type Prep It Build It Cook It
The Perfect
Grilled
Cheese
(with
variations)
Panini
Grill Position and Plates: Closed; Grill or Griddle
Preheat Temperature: 400°F (200°C) upper and
lower
Ingredients: Your favorite sliced bread •
softened butter • a good melting cheese: classic
American, Swiss varieties, Cheddar, etc.
If you're feeling adventurous, or just want a
change from the ordinary, get some other
ingredients ready: sliced deli pickles, sliced
tomato, some bacon from yesterday's breakfast.
While grill is preheating, assemble
your sandwiches:
Lightly brush one side of each slice
of bread with the softened butter.
Layer the cheese on top of half of
the un-buttered slices (if using
optional fillings, layer them in
between the cheese). Top with the
other pieces of the bread, with the
buttered side facing up.
Open grill carefully and
place prepared
sandwiches on the hot
plate.
Close grill and set the
cover height adjuster so
the upper plate is just
sitting on top of the
bread.
Allow to cook for about
5 minutes, or until bread
is crispy and cheese is
fully melted.
The Classic
Italian
Panini
Grill Position and Plates: Closed; Griddle or Grill
Preheat Temperature: 400°F (200°C) upper and
lower
Ingredients: Ciabatta or a rustic Italian bread (for
ciabatta, cut into enough for 4 sandwiches; for
Italian, cut 8 slices) • olive oil for brushing on
bread • 8 (225 g) ounces of a variety of Italian
meats (prosciutto, mortadella, salami,
sopressata, etc.) • 2 roasted red peppers,
drained and sliced • 4 ounces (115 g) of
provolone • salt and pepper While grill is preheating, assemble
your sandwiches:
Lightly brush one side of each slice
of bread with the oil.
Layer the meats on the bottom half
of each bread slice, oiled side
down. Top with the roasted pepper,
then provolone. Sprinkle with salt
and pepper if desired. Top with the
other pieces of bread, oiled side
facing up.
Open grill carefully and
place prepared
sandwiches on the hot
plate.
Close grill to press the
sandwich. Allow to cook
for about 5 minutes, or
until bread is crispy and
cheese is fully melted.
The Melt
Open-
Faced
Grill Position and Plates: Open; Grill or Griddle
Preheat Temperature: 450°F (220°C) upper;
400°F (200°C) lower
Ingredients: 4 slices of your favorite sandwich
bread • 1 cup (250 ml) of either chicken, tuna,
turkey or egg salad • 4 slices (about 4 ounces
[110 g]) Swiss, Cheddar or American cheese
While grill is preheating, assemble
your sandwiches:
Lay the four slices of bread on a
plate or tray. Top with the salad,
and then with the cheese.
Open grill carefully and
place prepared
sandwiches on the hot
plate.
Using the cover height
adjuster, close upper
plate until it is sitting
right above the top of the
sandwich, not touching
it. Cook until cheese is
melted, about 5 to 7
minutes.
The Meat
Lovers
Panini
Grill Position and Plates: Closed; Grill or Griddle
Preheat Temperature: 400°F (200°C) upper and
lower
Ingredients: 8 slices of your favorite sandwich
bread • softened butter, for brushing bread
• brown deli mustard • 16 ounces (450 g) of
your favorite deli meats (roast beef, turkey, ham,
pastrami, etc.) • 6 to 8 ounces (175 to 225 g)
Swiss cheese
While grill is preheating, assemble
your sandwiches:
Lightly brush one side of each slice
of bread with the softened butter.
Brush the inside of 4 of the slices
with the mustard.
Evenly distribute the meat on
top of half of the bread, buttered
side down.
Top with the Swiss, and then place
the other slice of bread, mustard-
side down, on top.
Open grill carefully and
place prepared
sandwiches on the hot
plate.
Close grill to press the
sandwich. Allow to cook
for about 5 minutes, or
until bread is crispy and
cheese is fully melted.