Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press
by Hamilton Beach
List Price:
Our Price: $34.02
You Save: $15.97 (32%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $31.00 (click here)
Category: Kitchen
See more product details
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Hamilton BeachBrand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 25450
Product features:
- Gourmet sandwich press for deli-style grilled panini at home
- Floating lid makes even contact with thick or thin sandwiches
- Nonstick grids measure 8-1/2 by 12 inches
- Power and preheat lights; locking lid; upright storage design
- Grill unit measure 13-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 4 inches; 2-year warranty
- W?sthof Gourmet 7-Inch Offset Handle Bread/Deli Knife
- Diner Collection Sandwich & Fry Basket Set 6-pc.
- Hamilton Beach 33162H Stay-or-Go 6-Quart Slow Cooker
- Hamilton Beach Keep Warm Toaster
- Hamilton Beach Deep Fryer
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press
Customer Review: I like the grill marks, dude.
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this about a month, and I really like it. Really, really like it.
I got it b/c I love to make grilled cheese sandwiches, and I'd been adding ham, tomatoes, and capers lately and the whole thing was difficult to flip around in a frying pan.
This was the perfect answer, and has taken me into a new level of awesome sandwich making, and it's super easy!! I live in a small aparttment in a big city, and this is the perfect size for my kitchen. I moved the blender to a different spot and this press fits right where the blender used to be (when you stand it on its side, which is easy to do). This is a MAJOR plus. I use it every day. And now my husband I can eat together, b/c I can make two sandwiches at once no problem (don't worry - he cooks for me too! he's a modern guy!).
It *does* burn if you leave the sandwich in too long. Not sure why another reviewer said it never happened to them. So if you like sandwiches with a ton of stuff inside of them, this may not be right for you... though I'm not sure what press would be. Since all panini presses have open air around the sandwich, pretty much all are limited, though temperature control could help. I kind of wish I could control the temperature on this model... but I don't really miss it. The press just gets super hot and then I put my sandwich in and it's done in a couple of minutes. I like the simplicity. And I can pull out the plug with the sandwich still in there, so it starts to cool down the grill - though I haven't felt the need to do this often. Kind of ghetto but it works fine. And to the "Dagwood" sandwich lovers - hey, I'm with ya, I love a big ol' hot sub myself, but I'd get a good toaster oven instead of a panini maker.
Also, a word about the grill marks - I saw a review of a pro chef who was dissing them and advocating the flat presses. OK. He was using a sandwich with dressing - maybe he added too much? My sandwiches are not soggy. And I like the grill marks. They *do* affect the texture - they are not marks, they are ridges, which adds surface area, and gives you two levels of toasting on the same sandwich - one level that hits the grill (more toasted), and the other that didn't as heavily (less toasted). They are really quite nice actually. So if you are not dumping a ton of dressing on your sandwich - you will be fine with the ridged grill presses. Don't deny yourself.
All in all, a great little product.
Description of Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press
The Hamilton Beach Panini Press Gourmet Sandwich Maker is an excellent appliance to have on hand to make grilled cheese and other hot sandwiches. Every deli sandwich tastes better hot and with melted cheese. This Panini Press can handle sandwiches of any size.Create delicious, deli-like panini at home with this gourmet sandwich press from Hamilton Beach. Designed to accommodate everything from single-slice ham sandwiches to piled-high turkey grinders, the grill heats ingredients, melts cheese, and creates a crispy outer crust. The floating lid slides and swivels for the right fit and locks into position with a side dial. The locking function is also handy for keeping the lid upright if you want to make open face snacks or clean the grill plates. Roomy and ribbed, the grill plates measure 12 by 8-1/2 and are coated with a wipe-down nonstick coating.
Stable on its four feet, the press has gleaming chrome housing and durable plastic accents. A side clamp locks it shut between uses, so you can choose from upright or horizontal storage-a thoughtful feature for the space-efficient kitchen. Two indicator lights signal power and preheating, and the whole unit measures 13-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 4. Hamilton Beach includes a two-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
Contact Grills
Kitchen and Housewares
Bestsellers in Contact Grills
George Foreman GR10ABW Champ Grill with Bun Warmer, WhiteGeorge Foreman; George Foreman; Kitchen
Best price: $16.99
Price in other shops:
Sanyo HPS-SG2 Indoor Barbeque Grill with 120-Square-Inch Nonstick Cooking SurfaceSanyo; Sanyo; Release date: 2008-05-01; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
DeLonghi CGH800-U Retro Panini GrillDeLonghi America, Inc; DeLonghi; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
George Foreman GR10B Grill, BlackGeorge Foreman; George Foreman; Kitchen
Best price: $17.71
Price in other shops:
Sanyo HPS-SG3 200-Square-Inch Electric Indoor Barbeque Grill, BlackSanyo Fisher; Sanyo; Release date: 2005-03-09; Kitchen
Best price: $37.90
Price in other shops:
George Foreman GRP99 Next Generation Grill with Removable Plates, Silver Metallic FinishGeorge Foreman; George Foreman; Release date: 2004-10-04; Kitchen
Best price: $69.90
Price in other shops:
Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric GriddlePresto; Presto; Kitchen
Best price: $23.60
Price in other shops:
Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler Stainless-Steel 4-in-1 Grill/ Griddle and Panini PressCuisinart; Cuisinart; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
George Foreman GRP90WGR Next Grilleration Removable-Plate Grill with 5 Plates, RedGeorge Foreman; George Foreman; Release date: 2005-11-01; Kitchen
Best price: $91.99
Price in other shops:
Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle BakerBlack & Decker; Black & Decker; Kitchen
Best price: $40.99
Price in other shops:
Similar Kitchen and Housewares Products
Beyond Panini (Beyond Series)Silverback Books; Published: 2006-03; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $36.71
Panini: Simple Recipes for Classic Italian Sandwichesby Jennifer Joyce
Ryland Peters & Small; Published: 2008-03; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $8.71
Price in other shops:
Paniniby Melanie Barnard
Fireside; Published: 2009-03-03; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $10.11
Price in other shops:
Panini Express: 70 Delicious Recipes Hot Off the Pressby Daniel Leader, Lauren Chattman
Taunton Press; Published: 2008-02-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $11.58
Price in other shops:
Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes from America's Favorite Panini Barby Jennifer Denton, Jason Denton, Kathryn Kellinger
William Morrow Cookbooks; Published: 2006-08-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $11.90
Price in other shops:
Mario Batali Panini Pan Scraper, EspressoMario Batali; Mario Batali; Kitchen
Best price: $3.25
Paniniby Jo McAuley
Jo McAuley; Whitecap Books; Published: 2005-09-28; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.64
Price in other shops:
Mario Batali Panini Pan Scraper, PersimmonMario Batali; Mario Batali; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Panini, Bruschetta, Crostini: Sandwiches, Italian Styleby Viana La Place
Harper Collins; William Morrow Cookbooks; Published: 2002-08-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.67
Price in other shops:
200 Best Panini Recipesby Tiffany Collins
Tiffany Collins; Robert Rose; Published: 2008-09-12; Paperback; Book
Best price: $15.39
Price in other shops: