Cuisinart Griddler Five GR-5 Series, Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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12 

ounces fresh pizza dough

1

/

3

cup pizza sauce 

2 

tablespoons sliced black olives

2 

teaspoons olive oil 

1.  Put the bacon on the bottom plate 

of the griddle. Turn the Cuisinart

®

Griddler

®

 on and select Griddle. Set to 

425°F. When the bacon is brown and 

crispy, transfer to a plate.  Once cool, 

crumble and reserve.

2.  Shape the dough into a rectangle that 

fits the size of the griddle. Put the 

pizza dough onto the griddle and close 

the Griddler

®

. Set the count-up timer 

and cook for about 4 minutes, until 

lightly golden on both sides. Open the 

grill and flip the pizza. Reduce heat to 

400°F. 

3.  Top the partially cooked pizza dough 

with the sauce, olives and crumbled 

bacon. Brush the edges of the pizza 

with the olive oil.

4.  Set the count-up timer again and 

continue cooking for about 6 to 8 

minutes in the open position until 

the bottom of the pizza is crispy and 

dough is fully cooked through. 

Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 

servings): Calories 211 (39% from fat) •  carb. 25g 

pro. 8g • fat 9g / sat. fat 2g • chol. 15mg 

sod. 571mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 1g

Hamburgers with Caramelized 

Onions and Gruyère

This French-style burger is rich and 

delicious. 

Plate Side: Bottom Grill, Top Griddle 
Griddler

®

 Cooking Position: Open and flat

Makes 4 burgers 

1 

yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 

tablespoons olive oil, divided 

1¼ 

teaspoon salt, divided

¼ 

cup water

4 

brioche rolls

24 

ounces ground beef

½ 

 teaspoon freshly ground black 
pepper

4 

slices Gruyère cheese

1.  Combine the onion slices, 2 teaspoons 

of the oil and ¼ teaspoon of the salt 

in a bowl. Turn on the Cuisinart

®

Griddler

®

. Select Grill and set to 425°F.

2.  Once preheated, put the onions on 

the top plate of the Griddler

®

. Set the 

count-up timer and cook for about 20 

minutes, until onions are soft. Once the 

onions are soft, add 1 teaspoon of the 

water to the onions and stir until water 

evaporates. Repeat until onions are 

very soft and caramelized, about 10 

more minutes, until all water is used. 

3.  While the onions are cooking, put the 

buns on the grill plate face-down. 

Cook until lightly crisped, about 2 to 3 

minutes. Set aside.  

4.  When the buns are toasted, form the 

ground beef into 4 even-sized patties, 

6 ounces each. Sprinkle both sides 

evenly with the salt and pepper. Brush 

with the olive oil.

5.  Add the burgers to the bottom plate, 

and cook until desired doneness. Top 

with cheese and transfer to the grilled 

bottom buns. Top the burgers with the 

onions, buns and serve. 

Nutritional information per serving (1 burger): 

Calories 638 (60% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 39g 

fat 43g / sat. fat 16g • chol. 133mg • sod. 1064mg 

calc. 182mg • fiber 1g

Italian Panini with Grilled Chicken

Looking for a quick, all-purpose grilled 

chicken recipe? The grilled chicken in this 

recipe may be enjoyed on its own. 

Plate Side: Grill
Griddler

®

 Cooking Position: Closed 

Makes 4 panini 

3 

 large (about 1½ pounds total) 
boneless, skinless chicken 
breasts, cut in half lengthwise

¼ 

 cup, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, 
divided 

1½ 

teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 

teaspoon kosher salt

4 

 ciabatta rolls, cut in half length-
wise

4 

 slices jarred, roasted red bell 
peppers