I am a huge fan of grilled cheese. Really. It’s my go-to comfort food. But, you know, sometimes I need to feel like a grown-up…and, really, the grown-up version of the grilled cheese sandwich is a panini, it’s got the bread and the cheese, but it’s got so much more…veggies and meats and cheeses OH MY!
Needless to say, I was kind of excited when I got an email asking me to find the perfect panini press.
Now THIS is research I can get behind.
There are a few I would recommend. Now, I will say this. Like the sandwich maker before it, out of sight really is out of mind. That is to say, if you put it away in a closet or cabinet, chances are good that you will forget about it and NEVER use it. So, I would recommend spending a little bit more to get a press that you wouldn’t mind having out. Also, huge for me? It needs to be EASY TO CLEAN. If it’s annoying to clean, I just wouldn’t use it.
So…here’s what I would recommend…
1. The Hamilton Beach Panini Press, $69.99 CDN
I love this one. It’s relatively inexpensive. It’s small…so it won’t take up too much space in your kitchen, and it’s easy to clean! Woo!
2. The Cuisinart Griddler, on sale at Cayne’s for $119.99 (down from $159.99)
This one is such a great bang-for-your-buck deal because this one is not just a panini maker…it’s a 4-in-1 grill. I really like this one. It’s a little bit more pricey, but, then again, it gives you more options as far as what you can do with it.
3. Cuisinart actually makes a less expensive version of this that is also on sale right now for $59.99 CDN. It’s a great choice too!
It doesn’t have as many bells and whistles, but this one gets the job done!
Now, off you go and MAKE ME A SANDWICH!
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