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Panini makers - frequent user advice sought

Posted by souvenir, January 5, 2008 at 6:59 PM

Hi all,

I have tried the 2 cast iron pans on top of the cooktop method and it really doesn't make a good enough panini for me. I have heard similar reactions from people who have the stovetop Le Creuset or Mario Batali versions, so I have decided to focus on the electric panini makers or grills.

I'm currently looking at the Cuisinart Griddler and the Breville Ikon Panini Maker. I have also heard positive things from people who have been using Villlaware models for a couple of years. Other people love their George Foremans, but I have also seen less than stellar performance at a friend's house.

I am not looking to grill meat or fish. We live in California and use outdoor gas or charcoal bbqs year-round and in all kinds of weather (okay, not during yesterday's 60+ mile/hour winds).

I just want to make one to two at a time, either pressed paninis with grill marks, or grilled cheese sandwiches with no grill marks. I assume this means I need a model that has grill and smooth plates. I really hope to hear from people who use their preferred solution frequently. Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!

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