Cuisinart Griddler Review
Adjustable dual temperature controls ensure everything is perfectly cooked every time. The removable and reversible 11″ x 9″ dishwasher safe nonstick cooking plates for easy meals and clean up. The Griddler® Elite boasts six impressive cooking functions in sleek brushed stainless steel that gleams on any kitchen countertop. This stylish electric grill can tackle any task, with the ability to grill, griddle, half grill, half griddle, panini press, and top melt sandwiches, meats, and appetizers.
A hinged, floating cover, and one set of removable cooking plates turn the Griddler Junior into a contact grill, a panini press or a large, double open grill. Temperature controls and indicator lights make it easy to use. Includes dishwasher safe grill plates, drip cups and a cleaning/scraping tool. The Cuisinart Griddler GR- 4N is a kitchen appliance with removable and reversible nonstick cooking plates with allow for five different cooking options. It may be used as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle or half griddle.
The Cuisinart Griddler boasts the ability to work as an indoor grill, a griddle, and a panini press, but does it do all three jobs well? We used it to cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner, testing both the flat and ridged plates, and we enjoyed the results. While we’re not getting rid of our outdoor grill for cooking steaks on a sunny day, we appreciated the ease of using the Griddler, as well as the simple cleaning of the grill plates in the dishwasher.
If dual functionality, space-saving design and ease-of-use are your top criteria for countertop appliances, then take a look at this combination mini-oven and toaster. If it’s time to buy a new dishwasher, read this 101 guide first. Another feature all of the HGTV staffers love is the compact size and portability of the Griddler. It easily tucks away in a kitchen drawer cuisinart soup maker or, in my case, above my refrigerator where I can easily get it down without hurting myself, unlike my extremely heavy KitchenAid mixer that never leaves its spot on the counter. Beyond the multifunctionality, our overall favorite feature of the Griddler is how easy it is to clean. Sheet Pan Salmon An easy entree brings the heat with a hint of Aleppo pepper.
Some have found issues with the plastic buttons holding the grill plates, and the drip cups collecting grease constantly need monitoring to ensure they remain in place. A drip tray slides securely into the metal base cuisinart griddler elite at the back of the unit, avoiding spillage issues altogether even if you happen to move your griddler. The Elite GR-300WS weighs 17.86lbs, measures 14.65″L x 16.22″W x 8.11″H and comes with a limited 3-year warranty.
Removable and reversible 11″ x 9″ dishwasher-safe nonstick cooking plates drain grease for healthy cooking into the integrated drip tray. Cuisinart Griddler Indoor Grill is designed to be a versatile cooker thanks to its five separate cooking options; a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, half grill/half griddle. Overall, it’s a good option for occasional use for smaller meals, especially if you would like an indoor grill that can handle anything from pancakes to steaks.
This grill/griddle has a large drip tray that sits completely under the unit where it’s out of the way, and it catches liquids that drain from the grill whether it’s open or closed. There’s plenty of space to collect liquids, and it’s easy to remove and clean. Since the drip tray is hidden, it gives the Griddler a smaller footprint and a neater appearance, but that also means it’s easy to forget about when it’s time to clean up.
There are three sturdy knobs on the front of the grill, one allows you to select either grill or griddle function, while the other two are temperature controls depending on whether you are grilling or griddling. Price-wise, it’s comparable to the Hamilton Beach 25361, but the Cuisinart Griddler Indoor Grill has the upper hand in terms of cooking options. While the five separate cooking options allow the Cuisinart Griddler to cook a wider range of foods, the Hamilton Beach is more of a grilling specialist. The reversible cooking plates with dual surfaces and floating cover give the Cuisinart Griddler great flexibility, making it suitable to use at any meal – breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The cooking plates are constructed of nonstick coated, die-cast aluminum that fit in either the top or bottom housing units.