Breakfast on the Go

Makes 2 sandwiches, or 4 servings

4large eggs cooking spray

4slices white or whole wheat bread

¼ cup (50 ml) shredded Cheddar

2tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter

Preheat the Griddler™ overstuffed sandwich maker to medium.

Whisk eggs together in a liquid measuring cup. Once green indicator light is on, spray the sandwich plates with cooking spray and pour eggs equally into the four pockets and close. Eggs will be cooked in about 5 minutes. Remove and reserve.

Turn the heat up to high.

Lay two slices of bread on a work surface. Divide eggs equally between the two slices of bread. Top each with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of cheese. Place remaining bread on top of sandwiches and lightly brush tops with melted butter.

Once green indicator is on, place sandwiches in heated sandwich plates and close. Toast sandwiches for about 5 minutes, until bread is evenly golden and toasted.

Cut sandwiches along the perforated edge and serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 236 (49% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 13g • fat 13g • sat. fat 6g

• chol. 230mg • sod. 354mg • calc. 154mg • fiber 1g

French Toast

Makes 2 servings

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

½cup (125 ml) whole milk, may use reduced-fat milk

½teaspoon (2 ml) pure vanilla extract

4thick slices challah bread cooking spray

Preheat the Griddler™ overstuffed sandwich maker to medium.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Place the bread slices in a

9 x 9-inch (22.5 x 22.5 cm) baking dish. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Turn the bread slices to coat completely and let stand until the liquid is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Once the green indicator is on, spray the sandwich plates lightly with cooking spray. Place two of the bread slices on the sandwich plates and close. Cook French toast for about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining 2 slices.

Serve with butter and maple syrup or sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 363 (25% from fat) • carb. 50g • pro. 17g • fat 10g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 221mg • sod. 551mg • calc. 191mg • fiber 2g

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Cuisinart CGR-SMC manual Breakfast on the Go, French Toast

CGR-SMC specifications

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