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 sandwich:

Calories 360 (46% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 15g • fat 19g • sat. fat 9g

• chol. 55mg • sod. 870mg • calc. 169mg • fiber 4g

Grilled Sopressata with

Fontina and Arugula

Makes 2 sandwiches

4slices sourdough bread, sliced

2ounces (60 g) sopressata, sliced

½ ounce (15 g) fontina, sliced

¼ cup (50 ml) arugula

1tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

Preheat the Griddler™ overstuffed sandwich maker to high.

Lay two slices of bread on a work surface. Place 1 ounce (30 g) sopressata on each slice of bread and top each evenly with the fontina cheese and arugula. Place remaining bread on top of sandwiches and lightly brush tops with olive oil.

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 sandwich:

Calories 370 (47% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 15g • fat 19g • sat. fat 6g

• chol. 35mg • sod. 1010mg • calc. 94mg • fiber 2g

Toasted Prosciutto, Tomato,

and Fresh Mozzarella

A delicious sandwich combination.

Makes 2 sandwiches

4slices sourdough or ciabatta bread

6slices prosciutto

4slices tomato

2ounces (60 g) fresh mozzarella (approximately 2 to 3 slices per sandwich)

4basil leaves

1tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

Preheat the Griddler™ overstuffed sandwich maker to high.

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Cuisinart CGR-SMC manual Grilled Sopressata with Fontina and Arugula, Toasted Prosciutto, Tomato Fresh Mozzarella

CGR-SMC specifications

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