Cuisinart IB-4272 Tips and Hints for Using Your Cuisinart Sandwich Grill, Recipes, French Toast

TIPS AND HINTS FOR USING YOUR CUISINART™ SANDWICH GRILL:

Preheat Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill completely before using. For “quick to assemble” sandwiches and pastries, preheat the Sandwich Grill while preparing the food to be grilled.

Close the lid of the Sandwich Grill while preheating. When preparing more than one batch of sandwiches, keep lid closed to maintain even heat.

You may use a variety of breads in the Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill with excellent results. Breads that are a “standard” thickness (approximately 1/2-inch) are best for sandwiches, while thicker sliced breads (approximately 5/8 to 1-inch) are recommended for French toast.

For best results, we recommend that the bread be as close as possible to the size of the sandwich plate

(5 x 41⁄2 inches). Breads may be trimmed prior to cooking to fit as needed. Bread selections may be hand sliced from whole loaves.

Butter, margarine, and olive oil are recommended for coating the outside of bread when making sandwiches. “Light” versions of margarines are not recommended as they do not withstand heat (check manufacturer’s labels for cooking recommendations for best results).

Have butter or margarine at room temperature when spreading on bread, or melt and apply with a pastry brush.

For best results, moist ingredients such as sliced tomatoes or fruits, pickles, etc., should be blotted or patted dry with a paper towel. Sauces, such as tomato sauce or salsa, can be drained for a short time in a strainer lined with a coffee filter to remove excess liquid.

Use well-drained leftover cooked vegetables or thawed, well-drained frozen vegetables as additions to your sandwiches and omelettes.

Firm textured breads will yield a crispier sandwich than breads with a softer texture.

Use a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden utensil to lift sandwich/pastry/omelette from the Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill. Avoid using metal utensils, which may mar the nonstick coating of the Sandwich Grill.

For best results, allow hot sandwiches to rest for 2-3 minutes before cutting and serving. The fillings will be

very hot, and will run less if allowed to cool slightly.

Unplug the Sandwich Grill and allow unit to cool completely with lid open before cleaning. When cool, brush excess crumbs from Sandwich Grill with a soft pastry brush, then gently wipe clean with a dampened soft cloth such as one made of microfiber. (Available in most housewares/gourmet stores).

RECIPES

FRENCH TOAST

Makes 4 slices (two servings).

Bread suggestions: thick sliced breads (about 3/4-inch) such as challah, English muffin bread, cinnamon swirl bread, raisin bread

2large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup reduced fat milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

4thick, 3/4 to 1-inch, slices of bread Cooking spray or melted unsalted butter

Place the eggs, milk and optional vanilla extract in a small bowl. Using a whisk, beat until smooth. Place the bread slices in a 9 x 9-inch 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. Preheat the Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill. When the Sandwich Grill is hot (green indicator light will be on), spray lightly with cooking spray or brush with a small amount of melted butter. Place two of the bread slices on the sandwich grids and use firm pressure to close lid and lock. French Toast will be ready when red indicator light goes off and green indicator light comes on. Serve hot with butter or margarine and syrup or preserves, or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

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

•fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 221mg • sod. 551 mg

•calc. 191mg • fiber 2g

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