Appetizers
Pizza Panini
Pizza Panini
Griddler® Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini Plate Side: Grill
carb. 27g
pro. 15g
fat 11g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 20mg
sod. 574mg
calc. 276mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
2 8-inch thin-crust pre-baked pizza crusts, such as Boboli® ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or may use olive oil spray ¼ cup thick marinara sauce* 4 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella (can be increased to 6 ounces if a “cheesier” sandwich is preferred) or provolone crumbled cooked sausage or julienned, thinly sliced pepperoni, or cooked thinly sliced vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini (optional)
Preparation
Insert the plates on their grill side. Preheat Cuisinart® Griddler® to Medium-High with the unit closed. Brush “bottom” sides of each crust with olive oil or lightly spray with cooking spray. Place one crust on work surface, oiled side down. Top with sauce spread to within ½ inch of all edges. Arrange cheese slices over sauce, add sausage, pepperoni or sliced vegetables if using. Top with second crust, oiled side up. Place on preheated Griddler®. Grill for 8 to 9 minutes, until crust is crispy and well marked with grill lines, and filling is hot. Remove pizza panini and let rest for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Use a pizza wheel to cut into 4 or more wedges. Serve while warm. *If sauce seems thin or watery, thicken it by placing it in a strainer lined with a coffee filter for about 20 to 30 minutes.
