


Better yet, the nonstick plates are actually satisfactorily nonstick: Burned-on cheese slid off like a dream. When using it as a contact grill, steaks and burgers received nice grill marks. We were also able cook sliced mushrooms on one side and zucchini on the other as well as two sandwiches at once, though the bottom side tended to cook at a higher heat than the top. We first laid it flat to grill onions, seemingly a simple task, but onions need to cook slowly to avoid burning-we're happy to report that went well. Knobs on the front of the device control the functions and heat levels. You also have the option of opening it up to grill or griddle flat. (You can also order an optional waffle plate!) The floating cover allows you to adjust the height of the press depending on what you’re cooking, too, allowing it to stay parallel with the bottom plate while giving ample room for thick Cubans and hefty cuts of meat. It's a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle all in one-it has five different BPA-free nonstick cooking surfaces, all of which are removable and dishwasher-safe. This Cuisinart griddler will take your sandwiches (and more) to the next level.
