Open-Faced Reuben

Pizza Bagels

A homemade version of the deli favorite. We also provide you with a very

simple recipe for a quick Russian dressing.

Makes 2 sandwiches

2 slices rye bread

2tablespoons Russian dressing*

½ cup sauerkraut, drained

4ounces very thinly sliced corned beef

(or you may substitute pastrami if you prefer)

3ounces sliced Swiss cheese (about 4 slices)

1.Preheat the Compact Toaster Oven Broiler set to Bake at 400°F with the rack in position B for 5 minutes. Line the baking tray with foil, if desired, and fit oven with the broiling rack.

2.While oven is heating, lay both pieces of bread on the assembled tray.

3.Spread the Russian dressing evenly on the tops of both slices, and then evenly distribute the remaining ingredients, in the order listed.

4.Put the sandwiches into the oven and cook on Bake for 5 minutes. Switch to Broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.

5.Serve immediately.

*For a simple Russian dressing, put the following in a small bowl and stir until fully combined:

13 cup mayonnaise

2½ tablespoons ketchup

2tablespoons relish

salt and pepper to taste

Nutritional information per sandwich:

Calories 456 (56% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 25g • fat 28g • sat. fat 12g

• chol. 94mg • sod. 1562mg • calc. 410mg • fiber 4g

Whether it is an-after school snack or weekend lunch, there are few kids

who will not be excited about having pizza on a bagel.

Makes 2 servings

1 bagel, halved

¼cup pizza or marinara sauce

2 teaspoons grated Parmesan

2 ounces mozzarella, sliced pinch kosher salt

1.Preheat the Compact Toaster Oven Broiler set to Bake at 400°F with the rack in position C for 5 minutes. Line the baking tray with foil, if desired, and fit with the broiling rack.

2.While oven is heating, lay both bagel halves, cut side up, on the assembled tray.

3.Evenly distribute the sauce and spread on top of each half, then top with the Parmesan and the mozzarella.

4.Put the assembled bagels into the oven and cook on Bake for 5 minutes. Switch to Broil and cook for an additional minute, or until the cheese is fully melted and lightly browned.

5.Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 260 (30% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 13g • fat 9g • sat. fat 5g

• chol. 23mg • sod. 563mg • calc. 230mg • fiber 2g

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Cuisinart TOB-80 manual Open-Faced Reuben, Pizza Bagels

TOB-80 specifications

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