Grilled BLT with Cheddar, Sliders | Cuisinart GR-35 specs

Grilled BLT with Cheddar

Griddler® Compact position: Flat and Closed

Plate side: Grill

Makes 2 sandwiches

4 to 6 slices bacon

4 slices sourdough bread

1tomato (approximately 4 ounces), sliced

pinch kosher salt

pinch freshly ground black pepper

2teaspoons mayonnaise

1large handful arugula (approximately ¾ ounce)

2ounces Cheddar, sliced

1..Insert plates on grill side.. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..

2..Once the grill has preheated, extend flat.. Place the bacon on the heated grill.. Cook until bacon is completely cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.. Once cooked, remove and reserve on paper towels to drain.. Carefully wipe any excess fat from the grill plates and turn heat down between Medium and High..

3..Layer cooked bacon evenly on two pieces of the bread.. Layer the tomato on top, sprinkling each lightly with salt and pepper.. Evenly spread half the mayonnaise on each sandwich and top with arugula.. Finally, layer both with cheese and then top with the remaining bread..

4..Place sandwiches on the bottom grill plate and close, lightly pressing on the handle.. Grill until cheese has melted and sandwiches are evenly grilled and golden, about 5 minutes..

5..Slice each sandwich in half and then serve immediately..

Nutritional information per sandwich:

Calories 383 (61% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 20g

•fat 26g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 60mg • sod. 1211mg

•calc. 267mg • fiber 2g

Sliders

These mini burgers are a great

hors d’oeuvre idea, too..

Griddler® Compact position: Closed

Plate side: Grill

Makes 6 burgers (2 to 3 servings)

½pound ground chuck

¼small onion, finely chopped or grated

pinch kosher salt

pinch freshly ground black pepper

6 miniature hamburger buns

1..Insert plates on grill side.. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..

2..Put the meat, onion, salt and pepper into a medium bowl.. Mix gently with hands, being sure not to over-mix.. Divide the meat into 6 individual rounds (about ¾ ounce each).. Form into patties, about 2 inches in diameter..

3..Once the grill has preheated, arrange the mini burgers on the bottom grill.. Close, applying light pressure to handle for about 10 seconds.. Grill for about one minute.. Remove the burgers and place each in a bun..

4..Serve immediately..

Note: For toasted buns, halve and grill in the closed position for about 30 to 45 seconds to desired doneness.. Remove and reserve, then grill burgers..

Nutritional information per slider:

Calories 178 (45% from fat) • carb.15g • pro. 9g

•fat 9g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 27mg • sod. 189mg

•calc. 48mg • fiber 1g