My latest favorite toy

[NorasMom]

I'd asked for a sandwich maker for Christmas, and Santa didn't disappoint me! I finally used it today, and I'm in love. 🤪 I've always been partial to grilled cheese as a comfort food, but I can't make them to save my life. They either burn or haven't cooked by the time I run out of patience. I did cheese and chipped ham on sourdough bread tonight, and it was the best sandwich I've had in a long time!

Plug it in, wait a couple minutes for the green light to come on, and place your prepared sandwich inside. Close the lid and start watching the clock. Depending on the sandwich, it takes 3-5 minutes to turn golden brown. Clean-up's nothing more than wiping it down with a damp rag. No more standing over a hot stove or trying to calculate the right temperature. It weighs very little and can be stored upright, taking no more space than your average hardback book. No more cold sandwiches when I'm too tired to cook!

(For those interested, this one is Proctor-Silex and runs around $20 at Walmart. They have another variation that makes sealed triangles, if you prefer turnovers or sandwiches that you can just grab and run with. I could have used one of those when my kids were little. This one can hold 2 sandwiches made from standard sandwich slices or 1 sandwich made with a larger artisanal loaf.)

[Helpmeup]

I hear ya! For me, there's nothing better than a perfectly done grilled cheese and bacon. A little slice of heaven 😋. Bon appetite!

[falalalala]

Looks nice.Great price too.Reuben sandwich would my first one.

I wanted to get a sandwich maker as well but my husband wouldn't sign the permission slip.😅

Chef Reuben

[NorasMom in reply to falalalala]

lol. A Reuben was actually my first choice, but the chipped ham was simpler.

[falalalala in reply to NorasMom]

That sounds very good as well.

[NorasMom in reply to falalalala]

I should've gone with your sandwich maker. 😁 My Reuben was pretty bad. 😢

Of course it didn't help that I didn't center the sandwich properly, so the edge of it got wedged in the seal and kind of glued it shut. I was swearing a blue streak trying to get it open and rescue my sandwich.

[falalalala in reply to NorasMom]

😅😅😅😅

I regularly burn them up in the oven.

[AquaZumbaFan in reply to falalalala]

🤣 YOW! Chef Ruben gets my vote!

[Greentime]

It's the little things that can really brighten a day!!

[kdali]

I love tools that make things easier! I joined the air fryer club not long ago and have only burned 1 thing so far 🎉

[NorasMom in reply to kdali]

My son had one of those. I was too afraid to try it...

[kdali in reply to NorasMom]

They are nice!

[mrsmike9 in reply to kdali]

We have one. For some reason my husband bought one last year. Not sure what to do with it. So, there it sits, taking up room.

[kdali in reply to mrsmike9]

I like it best in the summer instead of using the oven, but it cooks things faster than an oven. Some people cook steaks from frozen with it, but I have not tried that.

[jackiesj]

Did i see an invite?

[NorasMom in reply to jackiesj]

Come on over! We can have a party. The Magical Grocery Fairy apparently showed up last night when I wasn't looking and added some meats and cheeses to the fridge, so there's plenty for everyone!

[Elizt3]

Sounds like you are having some yummy sandwiches!! thank you for sharing 🙂

[Neworleanslady]

looks delicious!

[stepsforNeeC]

That sandwich looks awesome!!! I’m going to get one❤️ Now I want have spend $30. at Panera for sandwiches for hubby and I!

[falalalala in reply to stepsforNeeC]

I like Panera but it makes me mad.😆😆

[mrsmike9 in reply to falalalala]

Why?

[falalalala in reply to mrsmike9]

Too expensive for what it is.

[mrsmike9 in reply to falalalala]

Yes, but their French Onion soup is Wonderful!!! I go there for a treat Eve now and then.

[stepsforNeeC in reply to falalalala]

Yes, too expensive!

[falalalala in reply to stepsforNeeC]

They need to have an ATM at the pick-up window.😂

[stepsforNeeC in reply to falalalala]

Yes they did! 😊

[NorasMom in reply to falalalala]

They do a really good squash soup in the late fall, but definitely too expensive. I only go there when Mum's paying!

[falalalala in reply to NorasMom]

😅

I'd like the recipe for their broccoli soup or bread.

[CV97 in reply to falalalala]

falalalala Someone shared this copycat Panera broccoli soup recipe with me a few years ago. We use cornstarch to thicken it, so ours is not Keto friendly. It can be made on the stove too.

staysnatched.com/keto-insta...

[falalalala in reply to CV97]

Thank you!