RECIPES
Bruschetta with Basil and Provolone
These easy to make open-faced sandwiches will impress family and friends.
Makes 6 open-faced sandwiches
6
slices Italian bread (sliced
1
⁄
2
inch thick)
1
small garlic clove, minced
8
plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)
1
⁄
4
cup chopped fresh basil
1
cup shredded provolone cheese
Place rack in the Cuisinart
®
Toaster Oven Broiler in position “B” and arrange 3
slices of bread on the rack. Press the Toast button and Browning Selection
# 4. Press the “Start/Stop” button. Remove toasted bread from oven and
reserve. Repeat with remaining bread.
Meanwhile, place a Cuisinart
®
Non-Stick Stainless 12
1
⁄
2
-inch skillet over medi-
um heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes
and basil; cook until soft but not wet, about 2 minutes. Add shredded cheese
and cook until bubbly, about 30 seconds. Spread over toasted bread and
serve immediately.
Nutritional information per sandwich:
Calories 160 (23% from fat) • carbo. 23g • prot. 8g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g
chol. 10mg • sod. 285mg
Quick Cheese Nachos
Homemade nachos make a great snack or appetizer.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole and salsa if desired.
Makes 2 servings
15
full-sized tortilla chips (about 2
1
⁄
4
ounces)
1
⁄
2
cup refried beans
1
⁄
4
cup jalapeño pepper slices, drained
1
⁄
4
cup chopped scallions
1
⁄
4
cup sliced black olives
1
1
⁄
2
cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
Place rack in the Cuisinart
®
Toaster Oven Broiler in position “A” and preheat
on Broil setting. Press “Start/Stop” button. Arrange chips in an 11 x 7-inch
baking pan. Distribute remaining ingredients over the chips, as evenly as
possible, beginning with the refried beans and ending with the cheddar
cheese on the top. Place in the oven and broil until cheese is bubbly, about 4
minutes. Press “Start/Stop” button. Transfer to serving plate and serve
immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 624 (58% from fat) • carbo. 38g • prot. 28g • fat 40g • sat. fat 20g
chol. 89mg • sod. 1379mg
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