Classic Tomato Bruschetta

The Griddler® Deluxe’s independently heated plates make the perfect bruschetta easy,

keeping bread warm on the bottom while melting cheese on top.

Griddler® Deluxe Cooking Position: Flat and Closed

Plate Side: Grill Makes 16 bruschetta

16 slices (½-inch thick) French bread (baguette)

4tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus 1 teaspoon

1pint grape tomatoes, quartered (about 1½ cups)

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6small garlic cloves, chopped

3medium fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)

½ ounce Parmesan, grated or finely shredded

1.Fit the Griddler® Deluxe with the grill plates and preheat both plates to 450˚F.

2.Using 2 tablespoons of the oil, brush all the bread on both sides. Once the unit has preheated, put all pieces of oiled bread onto the hot plates and grill about 3 to 5 minutes per side, until lightly browned.

3.While bread is grilling, prepare topping. In a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and basil with the remaining oil.

4.Keeping the upper plate at 450˚F, reduce the lower plate to Warm. Move all toasted bread to the lower plate and distribute the tomato mixture evenly on each piece, then top with the Parmesan. Setting the cover height adjuster at the highest notch, close the upper plate until it is sitting just above the Parmesan, but not touching it. Let the bruschetta cook until the cheese is just melted, about 5 minutes.

5.Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per bruschetta:

Calories 67 (34% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 1mg • sod. 138mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 1g

stuffed portabellas

A great way to start dinner. Pass a plate of these around while you are waiting

for the rest of your meal to finish cooking.

Griddler® Deluxe Cooking Position: Closed

Plate Side: Grill Makes 6 servings

3 garlic cloves, peeled

¾cup panko (Japanese-style) breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

¾teaspoon dried oregano

½teaspoon dried basil

¼teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

¼teaspoon lemon zest

½teaspoon kosher salt

½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided

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Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe, GR-150 manual Classic Tomato Bruschetta, Stuffed portabellas

GR-150, Griddler Deluxe specifications

The Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe, GR-150, is a versatile kitchen appliance that combines the functionality of a grill, griddle, and sandwich press into one compact design. This multi-functional cooking device is perfect for those who love to experiment with different cooking styles while also valuing convenience and efficiency in the kitchen.

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