Toasted sandwich maker, recommendations.

It would be better to look at the ratings on Amazon as there will be many more reviews and all available sandwich makers will be there.

we have always used our george foreman grill

We gave one to our son when he started university and he loved it.
From memory it was a Breville one that did sandwiches and paninis. Around £30 I think.

I use my George Foreman grill too. Sometimes I just butter the outside of the bread and put them in the frying pan, you get a superb cheese toasties that way.

I've got one and like you love toasted sandwiches.
I would suggest a deep one if you want to put things in it like beans.
I can only get grated cheese and slices of tomato in mine but that what I like.
You can buy them at supermarkets.
Here's an example at Argos. Salter EK2017 XL Deep Fill 2 Slice Sandwich Toaster - Black112/4026
It's got 5 star ratings. If you look at the picture it has lines. I think they all do and the edges seal.
When you butter the bread you have to put the buttered sides against the metal. if you don't it will stick. Like an inside out sandwich.
Like you, I've scalded my mouth so don't be too eager.

www.argos.co.uk/product/4237776?clickSR=slp:term:sandwich%20maker:1:15:2

This is the one I was referring to

We use our George Foreman and it works a treat. In fact that's what we had for lunch today - a baguette from yesterday's lunch which was going stale. Once toasted it was delicious.

We have a grill from the middle of Lidl 😊

Another user of a George Foreman grill here. I think the only thing it has been used for is toasted sarnies 🤗

has anyone used the george foreman grill for anything else?

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. Embarrassed to say I had a large George Foreman for a gift once, I didn’t like the way it cooked steak so I gave it away but never thought of using it for sarnies 🙄 but that was about 10 years ago, before my current toasted sarnie obsession. I’ve looked at reviews but it’s so confusing when you get loads of 5 stars then the 1 and 2 stars say don’t touch it, load of rubbish. So I was hoping for personal recommendations from anybody who rates theirs highly.

If it is cheese toasties you want, buy the bags that go in the toaster. So much quicker and less messy

www.amazon.co.uk/Reusable-Non-Stick-Sandwich-Toasties-Grilling/dp/B01CY6SBR6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=21TJ3Q1PQEHXI&keywords=toastie+bags+for+toaster&sprefix=toastie+bags+%2Caps%2C87&tag=gransnetforum-21&qid=1686407427&sr=8-5

Reusable

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We have a Breville - does sandwiches and paninis- in use almost every day. Small, light and easy to clean as surfaces are flat - no ridges. Very quick to heat too. Much better than old style sandwich maker.

I also use a George Foreman grill, a small ridged version not much bigger than a large slice of bread.
The following method of cleaning has left it looking as new, don't know whether it works on sandwich toasters: While still hot, turn off and sandwich a few layers of wet kitchen paper between the plates and close. By the time you have eaten your meal it can be wiped clean with the paper towel.

I gave mine away - just too difficult to clean and store - then made them in a frying pan until I got my air fryer. It makes such lovely crunchy ones.

(but you do have to weigh them down with a metal grid)

www.amazon.co.uk/Salter-EK2143-Waffle-Toasted-Sandwich/dp/B01G3B023E/ref=asc_df_B01G3B023E/?hvlocphy=9045925&linkCode=df0&hvptwo&psc=1&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=218081868616&hvpone&hvlocint&th=1&hvpos&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl&hvqmt&tag=gransnetforum-21&hvtargid=pla-387524620485&hvrand=10732587765861216339

Have had this for a few years. Plates come out and can be hand washed. Tend to use panini plates most but sandwich maker plates are good too. I’ve never tried the waffle plate to my shame😱

sharon103

I've got one and like you love toasted sandwiches.
I would suggest a deep one if you want to put things in it like beans.
I can only get grated cheese and slices of tomato in mine but that what I like.
You can buy them at supermarkets.
Here's an example at Argos. Salter EK2017 XL Deep Fill 2 Slice Sandwich Toaster - Black112/4026
It's got 5 star ratings. If you look at the picture it has lines. I think they all do and the edges seal.
When you butter the bread you have to put the buttered sides against the metal. if you don't it will stick. Like an inside out sandwich.
Like you, I've scalded my mouth so don't be too eager.

Mmmm you’ve made me want one now 😊

VioletSky

If it is cheese toasties you want, buy the bags that go in the toaster. So much quicker and less messy

Lakeland do good ones and they last years.

Farmor15

We have a Breville - does sandwiches and paninis- in use almost every day. Small, light and easy to clean as surfaces are flat - no ridges. Very quick to heat too. Much better than old style sandwich maker.

I’ve got this one too, it’s brilliant, and so easy to clean, use it all the time.

What kind of sandwiches apart from cheese are really good toasted? What do you like best?

I saw a cookery demo on TV the other month and instead of using bread they used ready rolled puff pastry. Oil the inside of the sandwich toaster to prevent the pastry from sticking. I've never tried it as I don't have a sandwich toaster.

The best ever toasted sandwich has been done in my air fryer - they are sublime ! I've had lots of compliments from family members who all say this method knocks the traditional way into a cocked hat. My original machine is now redundant in a kitchen cupboard.