You don't have to succumb to mealtime blahs; turn up the heat with the press and sizzle of a sandwich maker. A sandwich maker can enhance lukewarm dishes with a hearty crunch. Just let those two hot plates warm your favorite blend of ingredients and give that breaded staple a little oomph. Upgrading your sandwich is simple with the right sandwich-loving gadget, and we've compiled a list of the best.
You can press a mean sandwich with this multifunction griddler, but you aren't limited to just toasting. This versatile kitchen appliance can support your mealtime desires, with five uses. It's easy to cook a whole meal when the two griddle plates can be used as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and a half grill/griddle. This brushed stainless steel appliance has a hinged floating cover to accommodate and press a variety of foods; the sturdy handle makes it simple. Also, clean-up is a breeze because the removable non-stick cooking plates can be placed right in the dishwasher.
It's easy to eliminate trips to the drive-thru when you can create breakfast sandwiches. This morning meal-maker prepares breakfast sandwiches by two with its dual tiered design. Each section accommodates your choice of ingredients including English muffins, cheese, ham, and eggs. Just layer your food selections and lower the lid. Sandwiches, tracked by the handy timer, cook within five minutes. Don't worry, clean-up is as easy too. The cooking plates are removable, non-stick, and dishwasher safe.
Hot sandwiches are simple on this four-serving grill by George Foreman. This multifunction food-prep machine makes meals in a snap. The large serving area and non-stick plates can toast sandwiches as well as grill chicken breasts. The top plate is attached by an adjustable hinge to accommodate foods of different thicknesses up to one inch. Each cooking plate is removable for cleaning convenience and can be placed into the dishwasher. This grill also has a sloped design to drain excess fat and make foods healthier.
Create your sandwich masterpiece and brown it to perfection on this meal-making panini press. It's floating lid opens 180 degrees to press the most towering sandwich stacks. The non-stick plates evenly grill sandwiches to the optimum crunchiness, preheating in about six minutes. (A green indicator light shows when the cooking surface is hot.) The large cooking area can press two to three sandwiches simultaneously. The best part, you ask? It can be stored upright. Your countertops are prime real estate, and this panini press is discrete.
Piping hot sandwiches are possible with this must-have toaster. Its unique plates have triangular molds that help divide sandwiches into two yummy halves. (They're also great for making omelets and turnovers.) The preheat light indicates when the plates are hot, so your go-to sandwich just needs to be placed and pressed to toast. The plates are non-stick which makes them super easy to clean; a damp cloth does the trick. This sandwich toaster is compact and conveniently stores in an upright position to keep your counters organized.
Your next hot sandwich is as close as your nearest burner or grill with this portable sandwich maker. Its handled clamp design presses one sandwich at a time on lightweight aluminum alloy plates. The slick resin coating helps each toasty sandwich slip onto dishes with ease. Since this toaster is not encumbered with a heating source, it's perfect for grill-time adventures or near a campfire.
The bread and butter
Sandwiches are a delicious mealtime staple, but why not take your breaded favorite one step further? Make your cold sandwiches hot. You can do so by pressing your preferred combination of ingredients in a toasty sandwich maker. Our first choice is the Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler, its multifunction design toasts and grills food to perfection. And who doesn't want that? It can be used as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and a half grill/griddle. The hinged floating cover accommodates foods with varying thicknesses, and the strong handle makes it easy to press. The removable nonstick plates are great for clean up; they can be placed right in the dishwasher.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker is great for morning meals. Its dual tiered design toasts two sandwiches at once. Each side warms a custom stack of ingredients including English muffins, cheese, eggs, and ham on handy layered cooking plates. These cooking plates are removable and dishwasher safe.
