IB-5280(0,0) 17pp 6/25/04 8:10 PM Page 7

4ounces sliced provolone

4teaspoons pesto

1teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Cut off the two heels of the baguette and cut the baguette into two 10-inch lengths. Cut each in half horizontally.

Spread each half with 1 teaspoon pesto. Evenly layer the Sopressata on each bottom. Cut the roasted peppers to lay flat. Arrange the roasted peppers over the sopressata. Top with a layer of the provolone. Place top on sandwich. Cut in half crosswise to make 4 sandwiches total.

Preheat Griddleron High.When ready, open and place the sandwiches on the bottom grill plate. Lower cover and press lightly on the handle for 30 seconds.

Grill for 5 minutes, until the bread is golden, toasty and well marked, the filling is warm and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 565 (31% from fat) • carb. 69g • pro. 27g • fat 19g • sat. fat 8g •

chol. 39mg • sod. 1601mg • calc. 271mg • fiber 1g

Asparagus, Prosciutto,

Roasted Pepper & Fontina Panini

GriddlerPosition: Closed

Selector: Grill/Panini

Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

20 spears asparagus

4ounces shredded Fontina cheese

1 teaspoon herbes de Provence

2roasted red peppers (about one 12-ounce jar, drained)

8 slices crusty country bread (each about 8x4x12)

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

2ounces thinly sliced Prosciutto (8 very thin slices)

Trim asparagus and peel.To cook to crisp tender, place in boiling water for about 2 minutes; drain and refresh in ice water to stop cooking – drain well before using. Place shredded cheese and herbes de Provence in a small bowl and toss to combine; reserve. Drain roasted peppers well and pat dry.

Preheat Griddleron High. Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil. Place 4 slices of bread on the work surface, oiled side down. Build the sandwiches in this order – shredded cheese, asparagus, roasted peppers, and Prosciutto – using equal amounts of each item on each sandwich.Top with the remaining sliced bread, oiled side up.

When Griddlerhas preheated, place two sandwiches on the bottom grill plate, evenly spaced. Lower cover and apply light pressure to handle for about 30

7

Page 7
Image 7
Cuisinart GEW 509 IB-3A3, IB-5280A manual Asparagus, Prosciutto Roasted Pepper & Fontina Panini