Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N - Grilled Green Beans with Feta; Potato & Gorgonzola Cakes; Side Dishes

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SIDE DISHES
Potato & Gorgonzola Cakes
Griddler
®
Position: Flat
Selector: Griddle
Plate Side: Griddle
Makes 8 cakes
2 large (10 ounces each) russet potatoes, peeled, thickly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1
⁄
3
cup finely crumbled Gorgonzola cheese*
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1
⁄
8
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Put potatoes into a medium saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Stir in ½ teaspoon
salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 18
minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking liquid. Put
potatoes into a bowl with the reserved liquid. Mash potatoes using a potato masher or
ricer.
Measure out 2 cups of mashed potatoes and put into a medium bowl. (Discard extra
potatoes or reserve for another use.) Add cheese, beaten egg, shallot, parsley, olive oil,
remaining salt, and pepper. Stir to blend.
Preheat Cuisinart
®
Griddler
®
to 375°F with the unit closed, then open preheated unit to
extend flat. Scoop out potato mixture using a ¼-cup measure. Arrange 4 scoops on
each side of the griddle. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until golden and crispy on the
outside and hot on the inside. Serve hot.
*Cheese may be varied according to personal preference. Try crumbled chèvre or feta,
or grated Cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan, etc.
Nutritional information per cake:
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Grilled Green Beans with Feta
Griddler
®
Position: Closed
Selector: Grill/Panini
Plate Side: Grill
Makes 4 servings
1 pound green beans, rinsed
1½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt