Best sandwich makers TechnoBuffalo 2020

Sandwiches are a mealtime staple. They're towering layered combinations of protein, dairy, and more tied together with two slices of bread (or English muffins if you're feeling breakfast-y). To enhance that signature sandwich, you might want to turn up the heat with a sandwich maker. Toasty sandies offer a crunch, and perhaps a little melted cheese to make that mealtime focus a real centerpiece. We've collected the perfect sandwich-grilling machines to provide that desired sizzle.

Breakfast beginnings: Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker

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Combine your breakfast foods with this tower-style sandwich maker by Hamilton Beach. The first meal of the day can be a special one with this compact sandwich assembly system. It features a collection of stacked plates to place your desired ingredients, including bread, meat, cheese, an egg, and more. Within approximately five minutes, you'll have the perfect piping hot sandwich. For easy cleanup, the cooking plates are removable and dishwasher safe. Choose from the available color options to make breakfast delicious.

From $24 at Amazon

Multiple functions: Cuisinart 5-in-1 griddler

If you are looking for a meal prepper than can heat a mean sandwich and more, you'll need a versatile device. This sleek griddler dials up dishes with plenty of cooking options; it functions in five must-have ways: as a panini press, full grill, full griddle, half grill/griddle, and a contact grill. It features removable, dishwasher safe cooking plates and a drip tray for grease collection. Whether you're simply toasting your ham and swiss sandwich or grilling up some burgers, this handy machine whips up whatever dish you desire.

$80 at Amazon

Handle this: Hamilton Beach electric panini press

This sandwich maker puts the "press" in impressive. Its floating lid opens 180 degrees to accommodate sizable sandwiches, so you can be heavy on the ingredients without worry. The wide, 10-by-8-inch cooking surfaces provide enough real estate for up to three sandwiches (depending on the size, of course). Speaking of real estate, this appliance isn't designed to take up counter space when it's not in use. It can be stored in an upright position to minimize clutter. If you want to branch out to other hot eats, this panini press can also cook quesadillas, turnovers, and more.

From $32 at Amazon

Get toasty: Proctor Silex sandwich toaster

Bliss is toasting two sandwiches at a time, and this efficient machine can make your sandwich dreams come true. With double the room for sandwiches, there's space for mealtime possibilities, including grilled cheese and more. The specialized grill plates help divide sandwiches into easy-to-eat triangles and are non-stick for easy cleanup. Sandwiches take shape in minutes by locking the lid over a hot grill. For simple storage, this grill also stows away vertically.

$21 at Amazon

Double the dining: T-fal EZ Clean non-stick sandwich and waffle maker

Dish up breakfast and lunch with this versatile meal-spanning sandwich and waffle maker. With interchangeable plates producing triangle-cut sandwiches and Belgian-inspired waffles, this little machine is ready to accommodate your food mood. Preparing sandwiches (or waffles) is as simple as adding the right plates and closing the lid. Conveniently, the plates are non-stick and can be cleaned in the dishwasher. You don't even have to worry about this machine taking up too much counter space because it stores in an upright position.

$56 at Amazon

You're getting warmer

To say sandwiches are timeless would be stating the obvious. But sometimes these traditional breaded treasures need a little extra kick; this can be achieved by adding a little heat. Your favorite sandwich doesn't need much, just a little crunch. To start, it's best to begin with breakfast, and that's why we've selected the Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker. This little machine is a breakfast-changer, no longer will you spend the time or money on fast-food alternatives. You can stack your favorite ingredients, ham, cheese, and even an egg on an English muffin or croissant. The machine is built with handy plates to get the job done, preparing breakfast sandwiches in about five minutes.

For a more traditional sandwich press, the Hamilton Beach electric panini press is a superb choice. It has an accommodating lid that opens 180 degrees to heat any sandwich, no matter how many layers. Not only will it toast a tall sandwich, but it has plenty of room to grill more than one. You can make a sandwich or three with its large, 10-by-8-inch grilling surface. You know you want to add this machine to your appliance collection.

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