Cuisinart Griddler FIVE GR-5NAS 5-in-1 Countertop Grill

Overview

Kitchen counters that have to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner get a contact grill, panini press, open grill and flat griddle from one base. Reversible plates lift out and flip between grill and griddle surfaces, and a floating cover closes over sandwiches or folds back to open the full surface.

Versatility is what you are buying: one appliance covers grilling, pressing and griddle cooking, and the digital controls set temperature by the degree instead of a vague dial. Plate size and unit weight are missing from the listing, so the cooking area per batch is unknown.

Who it's for

Small kitchens without an outdoor grill get the most from it, since one machine handles burgers, eggs and sandwiches. Cooks who only press sandwiches now and then will find it bulky for that one job.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Results depend on plate temperature and contact: with the cover closed, food cooks from both sides, while the open flat position cooks from below only. The digital control sets a specific temperature instead of a low to high dial, and the sear function is there for browning the outside of meat.

Specifications