Cuisinart GC-17, GR-3 manual Brie, Apple and Onion Panini, Three-Cheese and Avocado Quesadillas

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Brie, Apple and Onion Panini

Makes 2 panini

4 slices multigrain bread

½tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 small apple, thinly sliced

½small/medium onion, sliced

2 ounces Brie

½teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Preheat the Cuisinart® GriddlerJr. in the closed position to medium while assembling panini.

Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Lay two slices of bread on work surface, oiled side down. Assemble the panini in the following order: apple, onion and Brie. Sprinkle the cinnamon and salt over each panini. Top with second slice of bread, oiled side up.

Arrange panini evenly spaced on the bottom grill plate of the preheated GriddlerJr.; apply medium pressure to handle for about 30 seconds. Grill panini for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crust is crispy with well-marked grill lines, and filling is hot.

Remove panini. Cut in half on the diagonal; serve warm.

Nutritional information per panini:

Calories 300 (40% from fat) • carb. 35g • pro. 12g • fat 14g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 30mg • sod. 770mg

• calc. 107mg • fiber 6g

Three-Cheese and Avocado Quesadillas

Substitute any of your favorite cheeses to make this quesadilla recipe your own.

Makes 2 quesadillas nonstick cooking spray

1 ounce manchego, shredded

1ounce sharp Cheddar, shredded

1ounce Monterey Jack, shredded

¼ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1teaspoon fresh lime juice

46-inch corn tortillas

½ medium avocado, sliced

Lightly coat the grill plates of the Cuisinart® GriddlerJr. with the nonstick cooking spray. Preheat in the closed position to high while assembling quesadillas.

In a small bowl, toss the cheeses, salt, pepper and lime juice to combine. Lay two tortillas on the work surface. Divide the cheese mixture equally between the two tortillas, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with the avocado slices and the reserved tortillas.

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Cuisinart GC-17, GR-3 manual Brie, Apple and Onion Panini, Three-Cheese and Avocado Quesadillas

GR-3, GC-17 specifications

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