Bella Make & Take Electric Skillet
- Wattage: 1200 watts
- Number of settings: 1
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Warranty Type: Limited
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A genuinely space-efficient family skillet, worth it for the locking storage design alone, though don't count on the full advertised depth.
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ASIN: B0DPNHR728Category: Electric Skillets
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Overview
Bella's Make & Take Electric Skillet is a 12 inch square nonstick skillet with a locking glass lid, sold here in a plum finish. Its 3 inch depth and 1200 watt cast aluminum base target family-sized cooking and potluck transport rather than everyday single-serving meals.
The headline feature isn't the cooking surface, it's the inverted lid that locks into place so the skillet stores on its side, something owners specifically call out as freeing up cabinet space. Clamps that seal the lid for transport make this as much a potluck vehicle as a stovetop replacement, and Bella's instructions require a 5-minute dry preheat followed by a 15-minute cooldown before first use, worth reading rather than skipping. One reviewer flagged their pan measuring closer to 2 inches deep than the listed 3 inches, so treat the depth spec as approximate.
- 12 inch square cooking surface
- 1200 watt cast aluminum base
- Locking, dishwasher-safe glass lid
- Adjustable temperature up to 400F
Who it's for
Suits anyone cooking for a family or bringing dishes to gatherings who wants a large, transportable nonstick surface plus real cabinet-space savings. Less suited to buyers who need the full 3 inch depth for deep dishes, since at least one reviewer measured it shallower.
Pros and cons
- Locking inverted lid saves real cabinet space
- 12 inch surface handles family-sized meals
- Nonstick coating wipes clean quickly
- Measured depth may run shallower than listed
- Cord-wrap storage doesn't match instructions for some
- Requires a preheat/cooldown cycle before first use
Performance notes
Temperature is adjustable up to 400F via a plug-in control, and the pan needs a 5-minute dry preheat at max heat followed by a 15-minute cooldown before its first use, per Bella's instructions. The inverted, locking lid is what allows on-side storage, distinct from a standard flat lid that just sits loose.
Specifications
| Brand | Bella |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.1 poundshigher than 55% of 23 electric skillets |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.4 × 16.2 × 6.9 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 wattslower than 52% of 24 electric skillets |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Plum |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Lid |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 1 |
| Part Number | 35258 |
| Item Type Name | Skillet |
Closest rivals on specs
Presto Electric Skillet 12 Inch- Item Weight 7.1 vs 5.9 pounds (+20%)
Brentwood SK-75 Non-Stick Electric Skillet 16 Inch- Item Weight 7.1 vs 6.4 pounds (+11%)
- Wattage 1200 vs 1400 watts (-14%)
Presto Electric Skillet 11 Inch- Item Weight 7.1 vs 5.3 pounds (+34%)
- Wattage 1200 vs 1000 watts (+20%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Bella Make & Take Electric Skillet in plum come with the same features as other colors?
Yes, the plum version (model 35258) shares the same 12 inch surface, 1200 watt cast aluminum base, and locking lid design as Bella's other Make & Take colorways.
How deep is the Bella Make & Take skillet's cooking surface?
Bella lists 3 inches, though at least one reviewer measured their unit closer to 2 inches, so treat the spec as approximate.