George Foreman Grill/basic Sandwich Maker

[jennyjoan]

I have just thrown out my george foreman but am wondering whether to buy another one or basic sandwich maker.

I did only use george for the sandwiches although sandwich were a bit flat etc and when I used to own a sandwich maker found the cheese ran down the side and hard to keep clean

Anybody advise what to buy. Never used george for sausages etc. T

[Cloverjo]

I've had both a sandwich maker and a George Forman grill. They are both the kind of thing that ends up in a cupboard after at most 2 uses. I wouldn't bother, Jenny.

[jennyjoan]

Yes you're right about the usage, even tho it was old I could count the times I used it but when I did - sambos were tasty and different

[jennyjoan]

that's why I won't buy Airfryer - in fact I now draw the line at any more gadgets - my shed is full of electric appliances never opened.

I'm a rich woman dead when whoever it'll be then sell them on as they are still in boxes LOL

[ummmm]

Don't waste your money. My foreman was binned.

[murraymints]

Use the foreman quite a lot for steaks...chops etc..have a panini machine which is also well used...as is my air fryer, bread maker and soup maker...got rid of juicer and ice cream maker..

[jennyjoan]

think I'll go for the sandwich maker and if I can with removable plates - do like an odd toastie

[Toorak]

I have one with removable plates - a Breville easy clean - though I got it ages ago.

[dannyk13]

Do you have a toaster Jenny, if so this might be your answer:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/REUSABLE-TOASTABAGS-sandwich-toaster-toastie/dp/B001WN60VM

[jennyjoan]

Danny you could buy me a couple with your impending win. LOL

[Mamyalynne]

Do toasties in a pan.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1033633/panfried-cheese-toastie

[dannyk13]

Jenny, lol.

[lindapalmara]

My Mother loved her "George Formby" as she called it. However I much prefer my Panini maker. It makes lovely Paninis and anything else being toasted both sides.

[Quizmonster]

I thoroughly recommend the diablo, as shown above. It's a stove-top device, so no cables etc...it's cheap...and the contents of your toasties are limited only by your own imagination! A standard lunchtime device for me.

[jennyjoan]

Thanks Quiz - but my daddy told me to eat my crusts to get curly hair LOL.

Am going to go for the Breville as stated by Toorak - a variance on prices but the cheapest is Ebay. Thanks everyone for your input on this big decision I have to make LOL

[Islay]

George forman is only good for making sandwiches - steaks on it come out grey and nasty - doesnt get hot enough to cook them.
Go for a removable plate toastie machine

[jennyjoan]

have gone for it and paid for it - get it on Tuesday