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BELLA Panini Press and Sandwich Maker

Curated from 118 real Reddit conversations

Refreshed on: November 2, 2024

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BELLA Panini Press and Sandwich Maker

Brand: BELLA
Price: $45
Snoop Score:
6.3
Sentiment
5.8
Popularity
9.5
Technical
5.5
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Snoop's Take

The BELLA Panini Press is a versatile electric indoor grill designed to create delicious sandwiches, burgers, and more with ease. Featuring double nonstick plates and a height-adjustable lid, it caters to a variety of meal options from grilled cheese to roasted veggies, making it a staple in any kitchen. Consumer feedback highlights the product's ease of cleaning and versatility, with many users appreciating the satisfying crunch it produces. As one user noted, "the crunch from the press is one of the most satisfying noises I can think of," while others enjoyed its ability to handle various sandwich types, using it almost daily. However, some users pointed out its high energy consumption and potential challenges in maintaining temperature during high volume cooking. Overall, the BELLA Panini Press is highly recommended for those looking to enhance their cooking experience with a reliable and easy-to-use appliance that delivers consistently great results, provided that energy use is not a primary concern.

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You could probably make french toast with it as well.

Positive Feedback

Panini presses pull ridiculous amounts of power.

Negative Feedback
Product
6.3
BELLA Panini Press and Sandwich Maker
Buy on Amazon for $45
Quick Breakfast Sandwiches
2 / 10
Gourmet Paninis & Grilled Sandwiches
7 / 10
Multi-Function Cooking
9 / 10
Small Kitchen & Dorm Use
4 / 10
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What it does well!

Key strengths users can’t stop talking about.
Versatile cooking options
“You could probably make french toast with it as well.”➕
“Sliced banana and peanut butter or Nutella toastie is great”➕
“You could do a Cuban or a Reuban”➕
“my wife suggested this, i have never used one.”➕
Easy to clean
“I really, really like the ability to scrub it though.”➕
“Let your panini cool before putting it in a storage container.”➕
“Haven’t had a soggy sandwich in years.”➕
Satisfying crunch sound
“That crunch from the press is one of the most satisfying noises I can think of.”➕
Heats from both sides for even cooking
“The panini press is an invention no one actually needs.”➕

Where it needs some work!

Areas to watch—feedback on possible improvements.
Panini press uses a lot of power
“Panini presses pull ridiculous amounts of power.”➕
“I hate the idea of spending crazy amounts of energy heating up the entire oven and the brick just to make a grilled cheese.”➕
May not maintain temperature for high volume cooking
“Probably won't maintain temps in high volume cooks”➕
Requires a lot of butter for best results
“Not nearly enough butter for the press”➕
“A butty is hot filling and a sandwich is cold. Either has to have enough butter to lubricate your arteries.”➕
Potential for roof of mouth injury without pressing
“You massively increase chance of roof of mouth scrapage without the press, unthinkable”➕
Difficult to clean non-stick surface
“/RANT/ Why are panini presses coated with non stick For the high temperatures, a lot of cooks glaze them (the sandwiches) with oil anyway.”➕
Not a necessary kitchen tool for everyone
“The panini press is an invention no one actually needs.”➕

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Core Power Plays

The specs and strengths that make it shine.
Variations of sandwich terminology
“Chip sandwich? I think you mean chip butty”➕
“There must be some kind of sogginess cut off point where a sandwich becomes a butty.”➕
“it's a butty because you have to have butter with it, it's complicated but there is an order to things”➕
Discussion on kitchen appliance overabundance
“Popcorn maker is on me but it was for my gf.”➕

Hidden Hero Hacks

Unexpected tricks and side‑door uses you’ll love.
Unexpected use of panini press at work
“New rule at work. No longer allowed to cook steaks in the pannini press.”➕
“This dude used the WORK panini press to cook a steak 😭😭😭”➕
“A lady (former co worker) decided to try reheat frozen chicken nuggets on our work panini press...”➕
“And blames "the vegans" for messing up that panini press for a subpar steak.”➕
Discussion on cooking methods for burgers using a panini press
“it seems like cooking hamburgers on a panini/sandwich press is faster then a standard cook top since you're cooking both sides at the same time.”➕
“You can pree cook to a point and finish them for a couple of minutes on very hot griddle, this is the go to methid for festivals, just regular day to day high volume?”➕
Discussion on pressing techniques
“the professional way is to crush the crisps first, while they are still in the bag”➕
“Fuck me was it incredible, only managed one bite before the cholesterol was too much.”➕
“You gotta press, Jerry.”➕
“Scotland, please make it happen!!”➕

Buyer’s Cheat Sheet

What to check before you click ‘Add to Cart.’
Unexpected cleaning methods for the panini press
“best way to clean the panini press?”➕
“Turn it all the way up and let it heat for an hour or two then use a panini scraper, paint scraper, and/or wire brush to get off as much as you can.”➕
“Most important thing about panini grills is cleaning them throughout the day.”➕
“Hardware stores have packs of small wire brushes with attachments for drills.”➕
Using aluminum foil to ease cleanup
“get a roll of heavy duty aluminum foil, and put a sheet around your sandwich before you press it.”➕

Cautionary Callouts

Know the pitfalls before they catch you off guard.
Discussion on favorite sandwiches from Bella Napoli
“I cannot get enough of the IL Saro sandwich at Bella Napoli.”➕
“Every sandwich I've had at Bella Napoli has been stellar.”➕
“Try the Italian sandwiches at Carollo's in the KC city Market.”➕
“Bella Napoli is awesome! Could not agree more with you on the spicy IL Saro.”➕

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