Ottakee Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I am LOVING my new panini press I bought myself for Christmas.We have made many sandwiches on it with regular bread, fancy breads, hamburger buns, tortillas, etc. We have filled them with lunch meat and cheese, pizza sauce and cheese (and toppings), Mexican fillings, etc. My super picky guy likes cheese between 2 flour tortillas grilled for a few minutes. Right now I am eating a grilled burrito. I warmed up a flour tortilla and put taco seasoned shredded chicken, some refried beans, and taco cheese on it and rolled it up like a burrito and grilled in the press for a few minutes. Topped it off with guacamole and fresh queso. Last night when I made them I had fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream as well. I do like my instant pot and used that today to boil eggs but this panini press is getting a much more frequent workout. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 How is it different than using a skillet? I mean, aside from the obvious part about cooking two sides at once. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 You just reminded me to get out my Mom's panini press when we go visit. For a few years, that was our fun go-to gadget. We loved making breakfast sandwiches using a croissant (or bread), cheese, scrambled eggs, and breakfast meat for those who like it. They were so yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 How is it different than using a skillet? I mean, aside from the obvious part about cooking two sides at once. ;) It makes fun little lines in the food and no need to used butter, etc. I find it faster since it does do both sides at once and I can do 2 sandwiches at the same time. It can also press down the sandwich which is nice for some thicker ones. Just fun and easy to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 How is it different than using a skillet? I mean, aside from the obvious part about cooking two sides at once. ;) That's what I wonder too. DH wanted to get me one, but a cast iron skillet is so easy and there's no clean up or need for yet another appliance. That's me, though. I'm glad you are enjoying your new toy! :) Disclaimer: I've never found a crock pot to be easier than a regular pot, either. So clearly I have issues. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I used my George Foreman grill as a panini press for a while and then fell out of the habit. Hmmm, I should dig that out of the cupboard - the kids made their own sandwiches when they could press them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 That's a sacrilegious thread title if I ever saw one! :lol: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Please, don't tempt me. I don't have enough space to keep another appliance. It is one that I have looked in the past as a wouldn't it be nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 I do like the instant pot but I am a crock pot lover. I think part of it is the learning curve. Last week I made a roast for Sunday dinner in the Instant pot. Problem was it wasn't done and I had to repressurize and then cook more. With my crock pot I would have known how long to make it fall apart tender. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 That's what I wonder too. DH wanted to get me one, but a cast iron skillet is so easy and there's no clean up or need for yet another appliance. That's me, though. I'm glad you are enjoying your new toy! :) Disclaimer: I've never found a crock pot to be easier than a regular pot, either. So clearly I have issues. You could get a cast iron panini press to use with your skillet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I use butter with the panini press. I guess I am super bad, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38carrots Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Which model do you have? I love my Instant pot and use it like mad. Maybe I need a panini press. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I don't have an instant pot (yet), but we love our panini press. It gets a lot of use around here. I do still use butter with it, especially with grilled cheese. Mine is a Cuisinart. https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/cuisinart-reg-griddler-trade-panini-press/1014339264?skuId=14339264&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_kitchenelectrics_&adpos=1o3&creative=160101884793&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&product_id=14339264&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-f3CBRCbluKf4vu008kBEiQAl-iGq2CZWNhHOJU56-38LqOYNUWfpwUCC_BhuBgItRc1IsEaAlPM8P8HAQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I use butter with the panini press. I guess I am super bad, lol. I use butter, too. Flavor!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahlanne Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I love ours. We bought an extra large one that has interchangeable plates. We purchased deep Belgian waffle plates for it. This replaced both our waffle iron and regular griddle while still having The groved/grill side for the paninis. I believe we can cook 4 large waffles at a time or two super large paninis. Ours is cuisinart brand and something we use all the time. Just bought the instapot but haven't used it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We got a panini press for Christmas and I love it! We've had so many yummy sandwiches. I'm going to try it out with healthier bread though. I've seen some good vegan recipes I'd like to try. I don't normally eat this much meat or cheese and I don't want to get in the habit. But everything tastes better pressed! I don't usually like a sandwich. The ham and Brie is my favorite so far. Warm Brie makes everything taste delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We loved our old one and used it regularly. It disappeared when we moved. Our new one doesnt work as nicely and we quit using it. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Do any of you have the ceramic (no Teflon) ones? Do you still love? We don't eat that many sandwiches here but I think it would make my life easier if we started ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I like the cast iron grill pans with press. Le Creuset makes one, but Lodge's is (obviously) less expensive. Lodge 10" Grill Pan Lodge Panini Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I used to use my George Foreman to do the exact same thing - works great for pressing sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I had been gifted one of those and we used it for a bit. But I always had this "It goes with bread" thing. We aren't a big bread family, but we do love our tortillas. Duh! It works with tortillas. My favorite quesadilla lately is tuna. Like a tuna salad sandwich, only with tortillas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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