Category: Cuisinart Griddler

Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler

Oh how I do love hash browns. Especially the hash browns that are cooked until crispy on an old flat-top griddle. Nice and golden brown. I don’t have a big diner griddle (yet), but I do have the Cuisinart Griddler, which makes fantastic hash browns. There’s nothing fru-fru about them, just great taste and texture.

Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler

Toppings Optional

Don’t laugh, but I like to serve my hash browns with butter. Yep, butter. I know that’s not normal. Most folks like ketchup or hot sauce. I always butter potatoes, no matter if they’re roasted, tater tots, or hash browns. I do draw the line at putting butter onto French fries, though. These hash browns on the Cuisinart Griddler come out super crispy, which makes them scream for butter in my mind!

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

French toast waffles are another great breakfast item that you can make using your Griddler.

Also try my slow cooker hash brown potatoes.

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Hash Browns on the Cuisinart Griddler

Don’t laugh, but I like to serve my hash browns with butter. Yep, butter. I know that’s not normal. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Griddler, hashbrowns
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 113kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes and onion in a bowl full of cold water.
  • Soak for 5 minutes, drain, and fill again.
  • Soak again for 5 minutes and drain.
  • Continue rinsing and draining until the water no longer turns milky from the potato starch.
  • Install the flat cooking plates on your Griddler and open the Griddler flat so you can cook on both plates at once.
  • Set your Griddler Selector to ‘Griddle’ and the Griddle temperature to 425 F.
  • Note that the top plate seems to not get as hot.
  • Drain potatoes well then toss with the oil, salt and pepper.
  • Divide the potatoes between the Griddler plates and spread out evenly.
  • Do not mess with the potatoes, let them cook for about 20 minutes or until you notice they are starting to turn golden brown on the bottom.
  • Carefully flip the potatoes and cook another 20 minutes or until they are nice and golden brown and are as crispy as you like them.
  • Serve hot with more salt and pepper, ketchup, or whatever you desire.

Notes

Note that the top plate seems to not get as hot so the potatoes there may take longer to cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Garlic Naan Pizzas using a Griddle

I love cooking outside on a griddle. Or inside on one. They’re very versatile and one of my favorite cooking ‘toys’. In the nicer months, you’ll find me out manning a griddle on a gas or charcoal grill. When it gets cooler, you’re likely to find me inside cooking on my countertop griddle. There’s just something fun about cooking on them. Like when I made garlic naan pizzas using a griddle.

Garlic Naan Pizzas using a Griddle

Learn As You Go

I found that I had a little bit of a learning curve when I made these garlic naan pizzas using a griddle on my outdoor griddle. It fits over a large gas grill and gets super hot. So my first pizza was a bit… crunchy shall we say. I learned my lesson. On that griddle I keep the heat a little lower and keep on eye on the bottom of the crust after about 4 minutes to make sure I don’t burn it.

Garlic Naan Pizzas using an Outdoor Griddle

Outdoors Or Indoors

My indoor griddle of choice is my Cusinart Griddler. I can easily fit two naan on it at once. It does take a bit longer to get the bottom of the naan crunchy like I like. But it can’t get any easier and I don’t have to heat up an oven to get a delicious dinner or lunch meal.

Garlic Naan Pizzas using an Indoor Griddle

Less Is More

You want your naan pizza crust to be crunchy. Or at least I do. So that means use as little wet ingredients as possible. Don’t go nuts brushing them with oil. And don’t use a lot of sauce. If your toppings are ‘wet’, pat them dry with a paper towel first before adding them.

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Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set

Also try my copycat of Pizza Hut’s meaty marinara pasta!

Garlic Naan Pizzas using a Griddle
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Garlic Naan Pizzas using a Griddle

Easy and delicious and ready in minutes!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword griddle, pizza
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 3kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic naan
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or less, use as little as possible
  • Your favorite pizza sauce
  • Your favorite pizza toppings

Instructions

  • Turn on your griddle for medium high heat cooking.
  • Brush both sides of the naan lightly with the oil.
  • Place the naan on the griddle and toast for 1 minute per side. Remove to a wire rack.
  • Add the pizza sauce and swirl around with the back of a spoon. Less is more here. Use as little sauce as you can. The more you add the more your naan might end up soggy instead of crunchy.
  • Add cheese, if using. Make sure you get it edge-to-edge. All the way.
  • Add the remaining toppings. Like with the sauce my advice is to not go crazy with it. Less is more.
  • Return the naan to the griddle and toast 5-8 minutes. Check the bottoms every minute or so after 4 minutes to make sure they aren't getting too dark. If so, reduce the heat and/or move the naan to a cooler part of the griddle. You're not cooking anything here, just melting the cheese and getting the toppings hot so you don't have to toast them very long.
  • Remove from the griddle to the wire rack and let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

I like to add a small sprinkling of pizza seasoning to make naans after adding the sauce for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler

I don’t need an excuse like it being morning to have breakfast. I’ll have it for lunch or dinner, too. And one of my long-time favorites to have is French toast. And this here is my go-to recipe for making perfect French toast using my Cuisinart Griddler. My Griddler gets a lot of use. For everything from paninis to French toast, it’s a real workhorse.

French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler

I Like It Simple

I like my French toast to have just a bit of a crunchiness along the edges so I cook mine longer than the time I have in the recipe. It’s up to you. And I admit, I’m not too fancy when it comes to topping it either. Warm maple syrup and maybe some butter, that’s it. I always think about sprinkling on some powdered sugar. Or adding some fruit. But in the end, I end up with the simple approach.

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

As an aside, the Griddler is the perfect cooker for travel. I always take mine with me if we are renting a place on the beach or a cabin in the woods. You never know what there’ll be available to cook on where you’re going. When I take the Griddler I know I can make breakfast, lunch and dinner without any worries.

French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler
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French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler

This is my go-to recipe for making perfect French toast using my Cuisinart Griddler.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Cuisinart, French toast, Griddler
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 455kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 4 slices bread thick is best
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Your favorite toppings for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk together the egg, milk, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Pour into a shallow pan (I used an 9" x 11" baking dish).
  • Add the bread slices. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Optionally, flip after 2 hours (carefully! the bread may be very soft and want to fall apart).
  • Heat up your Griddler using the griddle plates. Set the Griddle dial to 425 F and the Selector to Griddle. Open the Griddler with the plates flat, side-by-side.
  • Once the griddles are hot place 1 tablespoon of butter on each griddle plate. Using a nylon brush or heat proof spatula, spread the butter out evenly. You don't want the bread to stick.
  • Add 2 slices of the bread to each griddle plate.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes per side. Cook time is going to depend on how thick your bread is and how you like your bread done. This recipe produces a moist, soft French toast. If you like yours to have a bit of a crust you will have to cook the bread longer. Be careful flipping the bread
  • When the bread is done to your liking remove and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

I prefer Brioche bread for making French toast. Texas toast is great too. Any nice thick bread makes for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 408mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Cuban Burgers

Wow, these Cuban burgers were great. I put two things I love into one and I got … lots more love! This simple idea combines the great flavors of a burger with a Cuban sandwich. You’ll need a panini press to flatten these, but it’s ok if you don’t have one. Instead, place the burgers (wrapped in foil) into a large heated skillet then place another, smaller, skillet on top. Weigh it down with a few unopened cans you have on hand to press it down a bit. Voila! Instant panini press!

Cuban Burgers

Griddled To Perfection

The easiest way to cook these Cuban burgers is on a Cuisinart Griddler. It is an absolute beast at making pressed sandwiches. It gets nice and hot, giving you that perfect crusty bread. It gets the cheese nice and perfectly melty. That’s what you’re after! And it’s oh so easy to clean up too!

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try my Dallas burgers.

This recipe is based on a recipe from Bobby Flay.

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Cuban Burgers

Wow, these Cuban burgers were great. I love Cuban sandwiches, and I love burgers, so put two things I love into one and you get … lots more love! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, Cuban
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 812kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Bobby Flay

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Form meat into patties. Season well and grill until just barely done.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Slather bun sides with the mayonnaise mixture and add some Dijon.
  • Top buns with the cheese, burgers, more cheese, and some ham.
  • Add bun tops and place into preheated panini press.
  • Press down and cook until the cheese melts.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with dill pickle spears on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Cleveland Fried Bologna Sandwich

Eat Street is just about the only food-related show I still watch on TV. I love food trucks. We’re fortunate to have several great ones here in Indianapolis. A recent episode, Monster Menus, highlighted the Nosh Box truck from Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland fried bologna sandwich they made looked fantastic. I had to make it. So I did.

This is one great fried bologna sandwich. Like eating a burger, with creamy mayo, mixed greens and nice cold tomato slices. Then there’s the just-brown fried bologna. All on grilled cheese-like Texas toast. Really good. And very easy to make too.

Cleveland Fried Bologna Sandwich

Add A Bit Of Crunch

The second time I made these Cleveland fried bologna sandwiches I substituted a couple of nice chunks of iceberg lettuce for the mixed greens. I like the sandwich even better with the extra crunch of the iceberg. And I wouldn’t pass on the idea of maybe adding some thinly sliced onion, either. I prefer to soak my onion in cold water for at least 5 minutes before adding it to my sandwich. That helps remove some of the ‘bite’ from the onion.

I used my Cuisinart Griddler to make these sandwiches. It’s a sandwich-making beast.

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try my southern bologna burgers.

Cleveland Fried Bologna Sandwich
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Cleveland Fried Bologna Sandwich

This is one great fried bologna sandwich. Like eating a burger, with creamy mayo, mixed greens and nice cold tomato slices. Then there’s the just-brown fried bologna. All on grilled cheese-like Texas toast. Really good. And very easy to make too.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bologna, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 675kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Nosh Box food truck

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bologna thick is best
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 slices Texas toast
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ cup greens green leaf, iceberg, whichever you prefer
  • 2 slices tomato

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the bologna and brown lightly on both sides. Remove.
  • Spread butter on one side of each slice of the bread.
  • Put butter-side down into the skillet and cook until golden and crisp. Remove.
  • Slather non-buttered sides of the bread with mayonnaise.
  • Top bottom bread slice with bologna, greens, and tomato and other piece of bread.
  • Serve.

Notes

These are also great with mustard or BBQ sauce instead of mayonnaise!

Nutrition

Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 13mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Buffalo Chicken Panini

I made a nice big ole batch of slow cooker shredded Buffalo chicken the other day. One of my favorite things to make with it is Buffalo chicken panini. It takes only minutes to make yet it’s absolutely packed with flavor. Crunchy bread. Smoky bacon. Ooey gooey cheese. Tangy blue cheese (or gorgonzola if you prefer a little milder flavor). Kickin’ chicken. And cool, crunchy slaw.

Buffalo Chicken Panini

I Use My Griddler For Perfect Paninis

I could eat a Buffalo chicken panini all day long. My Cuisinart Griddler does a great job of crisping up the bread and melting the cheese. I use my Griddler for everything from breakfast to dinner. Check out my other recipes all made with the Griddler!

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1
Buffalo Chicken Panini
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Buffalo Chicken Panini

One of my favorite things to make with it is Buffalo chicken panini. It takes only minutes to make yet it’s absolutely packed with flavor. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, chicken, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 618kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread thick slices
  • butter
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices thick bacon cooked
  • ½ cup Buffalo chicken shredded, warmed (see our slow-cooker or Big Easy recipes for making Buffalo chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat a panini press or skillet.
  • Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.
  • Place two slices butter-side down on the press or in the skillet.
  • Divide cheese and bacon between sandwiches.
  • Combine the chicken with the blue cheese and divide between the sandwiches.
  • Mix the slaw and Ranch dressing and divide between the sandwiches.
  • Add remaining bread slices butter-side up and close press.
  • Cook until the bread is toasted and golden. If using a skillet flip the sandwiches once the bottom is done and cook the other side until toasted and golden.

Notes

Drizzle the sandwiches with a little Ranch or serve it on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 2904mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

This is the easiest breakfast you’ll ever make. And certainly one of the most addicting. Just fire up your waffle maker and add a few out-of-the-can cinnamon rolls. In minutes you’ll have a delicious plate of cinnamon roll waffles, nice and hot and slightly crispy. Topped with icing, syrup and butter. You’ll never eat those regular ole kinda-boring cinnamon rolls again. These are better. Why? Oh that crispy goodness! And the crannies for the icing and syrup and butter?!?? ! Oh my!

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Tasty Fun

Add walnuts, pecans, fruit… Use whatever toppings you like to these cinnamon roll waffles. Or just pour some warmed real maple syrup on top and enjoy. I use my lil Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker for making these. It works like a charm. I can make four mini waffles at a time. The first waffle usually gets ‘sacrificed’ in the name of ‘quality control’. That’s another word for ‘I can’t control myself so I have to eat one’.

Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 Round Classic Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless,Silver
Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 Round Classic Waffle Maker, Brushed Stainless,Silver

Also try my Texas Toast French toast waffles!

This recipe is based on a recipe from A Hen’s Nest.

Cinnamon Roll Waffles
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Cinnamon Roll Waffles

This is the easiest breakfast you’ll ever make. And certainly one of the most addicting. Just fire up your waffle maker and add a few out-of-the-can cinnamon rolls.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon rolls, waffles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 320kcal
Author From A Hen’s Nest

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tube cinnamon rolls
  • maple syrup warmed, optional
  • butter softened, optional

Instructions

  • Heat your waffle iron.
  • Open the cinnamon rolls and separate them.
  • Stretch them out just a bit then toss them on your waffle iron (my little iron only holds two at a time).
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until starting to get crispy.
  • Microwave the icing per package instructions and pour over the waffles.
  • Serve with warmed syrup and softened butter, if desired.

Notes

Depending on your waffle maker, you may want to spray yours lightly with non-stick spray before adding the roll dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 660mg | Sugar: 20g | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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KPKitchen Pancake Batter Dispenser – Kitchen Must Have Tool for Perfect Pancakes, Cupcake, Waffle, Muffin Mix, Cake & Crepe – Easy Pour Baking Supplies for Griddle – Pancake Maker with Measuring Label

Grilled Caramel Apple Cheese Sandwich

Jessica over at How Sweet It Is posts some fabulous food. Her idea for a grilled caramel apple cheese sandwich is just one of them. The combination of the crisp apple, sweet caramel and creamy cheese is to die for. This made for the perfect lunch.

Grilled Caramel Apple Cheese Sandwich

Good Caramel Makes A Difference

A good (read: expensive) caramel will take this sandwich over the top. You will still enjoy it with a less costly alternative. Just don’t use something overly sweet and candy-ish. This grilled caramel apple cheese sandwich is somewhere between dessert and lunch.

My Cuisinart Griddler was made for making sandwiches just like this one. Even though it can do a lot of things, it’s the star of the show when it comes to getting bread just the perfect crispiness. And getting cheese just the right meltiness. And for me at least, one that is sandwich-flipping-challenged, I find it much easier to handle sandwiches on this press. Heck, I don’t even have to flip them since it has hot griddles above and below the sandwiches! You can’t beat that!

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

The Griddler is a champ at making grilled cheese sandwiches, like my spicy grilled cheese, muffuletta grilled cheese, grilled spinach and artichoke cheese, and pepperoni pizza grilled cheese.

Grilled Caramel Apple Cheese Sandwich
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Grilled Caramel Apple Cheese Sandwich

The combination of the crisp apple, sweet caramel and creamy cheese is to die for.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled cheese, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 460kcal
Author Jessica from How Sweet It Is

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices multigrain bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 4 ounces brie cheese sliced thin (or more, depending on the size of your bread slices)
  • 1 honey crisp apple thinly sliced (a mandolin works best)
  • 3 tablespoons caramel sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Spread the butter on one side of two slices of the bread and place them, butter-side down, into the skillet.
  • As the bread cooks, drizzle each with a 1/2 tablespoon of caramel.
  • Divide half of the brie between the two bread slices, add another 1/2 tablespoon of caramel, the apple, the remaining caramel and finally the rest of the cheese.
  • Butter one side of the remaining bread slices and place on top.
  • Flip sandwich once the bottom slices are well browned.
  • Continue cooking until the bread is browned and crispy and the cheese has melted. You might find that the cheese melts better if you put a lid over the skillet while cooking.

Notes

If you want to cool the sandwiches a bit before serving, do so on a wire rack so that the bread doesn’t get soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler

Oh you delicious, crunchy, dripping, yummy sandwich you! This roasted red pepper panini using the Cuisinart Griddler is just another reason my Griddler is right there on my countertop. Front and center. Used almost daily. Because in just minutes I can have a restaurant-quality sandwich for a fraction of the cost. Hot off the press. Perfect.

Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler

The World Is Your Panini

I tend to put Italian deli meats on my sandwiches. It’s not required. You can use your favorites. But I have found that Aldi makes this wonderful pack of Italian meats that also includes provolone cheese. It’s priced right and makes for fantastic sandwiches like this roasted red pepper panini using the Cuisinart Griddler. This isn’t rocket science, as they say. Just use good ingredients and you’ll have a great sandwich.

Just Leave It Be

After you place your sandwich on the hot griddle just leave it alone. Don’t go playing with it. Don’t turn it. Or flip it. Don’t open it to see what’s going on between the slices of bread. Just wait until the outsides get toasty crunchy brown. Then remove it. Then enjoy.

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try an Italian panini with giardiniera relish.

Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler
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Roasted Red Pepper Panini using the Cuisinart Griddler

A restaurant-quality sandwich for a fraction of the cost.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Griddler, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 473kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Italian bread thicker is better
  • 4 slices Genoa salami
  • 6 slices hot salami or sandwich pepperoni
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • roasted red pepper to taste, cut into strips or chopped, patted dry
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil olive oil
  • mayonnaise to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your Griddler with the dials set for high-heat panini griddles.
  • Set out the bread slices on a cutting board or counter top.
  • Top with the meats and cheese.
  • Top the sandwiches with the peppers.
  • Add the top slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
  • Brush the outsides of the bread slices with the oil.
  • Transfer to the Griddler and close the lid. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crunchy.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before opening to add mayonnaise to inside of top pieces of bread.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

Do not put a lot of pressure on the griddle lid while cooking as it will cause the meats and cheese to escape. Try to keep the lid level so that the tops of the sandwiches cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Sandwich

After hearing that one of the sandwiches that the Serendipity food truck (sadly, no longer around) serves is based on a spinach and artichoke dip, I took it as a challenge to take my spinach and artichoke dip and make it into a grilled cheese sandwich. And oh, what a happy day it was. This grilled spinach and artichoke cheese sandwich combines a great cheesy dip with grilled sourdough bread. The result is gooey and savory, a perfect change from the ole traditional grilled cheese sandwich. And oh, the bread! The perfect crunchiness to go with the creamy filling!

Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Sandwich

Wimpy Bread Need Not Apply

You’ll want to use a thick, hearty bread for these sandwiches. Thin wimpy white bread isn’t going to cut it. I bought a loaf of sourdough and cut it thick.

I used my Cuisinart Griddler to make these sandwiches. It is a sandwich cooking machine. I love it. I use it for whole bunch of other dishes, too. Like pancakes or waffles. And hamburgers. It’s really a versatile tool to have.

Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1
Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

The Griddler is a champ at making grilled cheese sandwiches, like my muffuletta grilled cheese, grilled caramel apple cheese, and pepperoni pizza grilled cheese.

Also try my spinach artichoke stuffed hamburgers!

Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Sandwich
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Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Sandwich

This grilled spinach and artichoke cheese sandwich combines a great cheesy dip with grilled sourdough bread. The result is gooey and savory, a perfect change from the ole traditional grilled cheese sandwich.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled cheese, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 389kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, brush one side of the bread pieces with butter.
  • Place bread, butter side down, into skillet.
  • Spoon as much dip as you want onto one of the bread slices.
  • Cover skillet and cook until bread is browned and dip starts to melt.
  • Assemble sandwich and serve.

Notes

You can make these on any good thick-cut bread, even Texas toast!

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black
OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black