Hamilton Beach Panini Press Sandwich Maker & Electric Indoor Grill, Chrome

I've had this thing for roughly 2 years now and it still works just as good. While it lacks any sort of temperature control, the grills on it are really quality & it's so easy to use it hardly matters. Turns any sandwich from subpar to almost restaurant quality within 5 minutes. It's easy to clean, I just wipe it down with an alcohol wipe once it's cooled down. It's a bit chunky, but fits fine in my cupboards with a designated spot. Good purchase. I'd recommend coating the bread on your sandwich with some butter though, it tends to over crisp the outside edges sometimes.

The Hamilton Beach Panini Press is one of the best kitchen appliances I’ve bought! It makes sandwiches so quick and easy, and they come out perfectly toasted every time. The plates heat evenly, so the bread gets a nice crisp while the inside stays warm and melty. It’s also very easy to use and simple to clean, which makes it super convenient for everyday meals. The price is very reasonable for the quality, and I absolutely love how versatile it is—you can make paninis, grilled cheese, or even warm up wraps. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase!

great press. not huge, ok with me. easy to clean. heats up fast, cooks nice and even. i actually like the size, its easy to store. i would recommend.

We had panini all over Sicily for lunches--grilled sandwiches with fillings like ham and cheese or tomato with cheese and eggplant (my favorite "Alla Norma." They are a way to make a meal out of simple fillings and good bread --with some soup and salad you even have dinner. So this press is simple and not terribly expensive. But it has some flaws, but if you can deal with them, it's a good buy as as reliable as a waffle iron. 1. The lid gets HOT HOT HOT. As in burn you bad. The grill below the lid is not insulated so NO CHILDREN operating this--and frankly no one easily forgetful. Use a silicone mitt to lift it when the sandwich is grilled. Oh, and that lid stays HOT after you finish grilling for quite some time. Oh, and no temp control or on-off. 2. Not much in the way of an instruction book; a small, finely printed slim pamphlet. 3. Short cord. It barely went from the counter to the outlet behind. 4. No removable plates, so you will be cleaning it with a soft wet cloth when it cools. Now that the complaints are aired, I have to say, it made a well baked sandwich quickly and easily. Be sure to use a bread like ciabatta or Italian bread, not fluffy regular sandwich bread. The reason for this --the airy types of bread dry out as they bake in the panini press. Ciabatta rolls are used all over Italy and brushed with olive oil, they are crusty but not dry. As to Panini alla Norma, make a "Norma" pasta sauce (tomato sauce, eggplant, onion and a little garlic) and add slices of ricotta salata (dry ricotta aged in salt.) You can use feta for the ricotta salata, it's hard to find in the US but you can make it at home. The eggplant cubes are often baked in recipes, don't do that. Fry those cubes well and drain. Seriously, they need to be SOFT and SUCCULENT and not dry from baking. You can try air fry but douse with olive oil. Anyway you cut your eggplant (thin slices, cubes) make sure you cook it to gooey softness. One more warning; the filling will be boiling hot when you take the panino out to slice it. Again, caution and wait to bite into it if you don't want a burned mouth.

I am now a panini addict! I purchased this panini maker because it got good reviews and was inexpensive. I was so glad I made this choice! It's super easy to use, just plug it in and wait for it to heat up. There is no option to control the heat, but every sandwich I've made has come out great! I've been eating panini sandwiches almost every day since I got this about 3 weeks ago. Yeah, there are lots of other appliances out there that have more bells and whistles, but this one does the job and does it very well! I've used pita bread, ciabatta bread and sourdough bread to make sandwiches so far. You do have to remember to unplug it or it will just stay on. Also cleaning it is a chore, but I just take a damp paper towel to wipe it down after it has cooled off. Other, more expensive models may have removable press plates that can be washed easily, but for me the trade off is actually having to remove them and later put them back on....I'd rather just wipe it down. Also I love that you can store it closed and standing upright which makes it easy to put in a cabinet for storage or, like I do, to push back against the counter wall out of the way, since I use it every day. Either way it uses less kitchen real estate than most other panini makers.

É a mais perfeita e incrível sanduicheira. Ótima para fazer hambúrguer, misto quente fica perfeito tostadinho , crocante e derrete o queijo perfeitamente , isso em menos de 60 segundos.

Actualización: La compré hace casi 2 años y sigue funcionando de maravilla. El teflón sigue intacto y aunque frías queso encima, no se queda pegado. Como ven, lo uso para hacer hamburguesas y quedan en cuestión de minutos sin usar NI UNA gota de aceite. Es fabulosa. ------ Hace desde sándwiches hasta carne asada (sí, puse un trozo de carne para probarlo y en minutos estaba listo :v). Sincronizadas, emparedados, paninis. Tal cual funciona como una parrilla eléctrica. Lo único malo es que se calienta en exceso, pero se puede solucionar fácilmente usando un guante de cocina. Ojo: traten de ponerlo en su cocina donde no haya productos de madera, plástico o pintura que se deteriore fácilmente. Al abrir la parrilla puede dañar aquella superficie donde se apoye la cubierta debido a la temperatura que alcanza. Limpieza fácil

I wish there was an on/ff switch on this but there is not, once plugged in, it is on, unplug to turn off... seems a bit dangerous but that's how it's designed... That being said, I love this thing! There's no temperature control which makes it pretty darn easy to use, and it cleans up even melted cheese, so easily!!! My previous panini press was awful to clean so I rarely used it. This is a breeze to clean with a damp paper towel, and it locks closed to stand up for a smaller footprint in my pantry which I love as my pantry is crammed as it is. Recommend!!!!!!!

This panini press is simple to operate and makes sandwiches with a nice crisp exterior. It heats up quickly, fits a good range of bread sizes, and handles thicker sandwiches without trouble. Cleanup is easy, although the plates are not removable, so you need to wipe them down carefully once cool. It has held up well with regular use and feels sturdy for the price. I find that the plate falls too quickly once I put a wrap inside. Be careful not to burn your hands! Pros • Quick heating and even toasting • Easy to use • Sturdy build • Works with thick sandwiches Cons • Plates are not removable & closes to quickly • Cord could be longer Overall A dependable press that performs exactly as expected for everyday use.

Es de muy buen tamaño, caben 2 sandwiches, calienta muy rápido y es fácil de usar y limpiar, me encantó el acabado plateado brilloso como un espejo, se ve muy elegante.