Best Contact Grills
Contact Grills really came to popularity during the 1990s via the popular George Foreman Grill. But those aren’t the only contact grills on the market. These electric double-sided grilling appliances are great for grilling, they work grilling/broiling on a hinged double-sided grill, otherwise known as contact grills.
Best Contact Grills by Home Expert Review Panel
The Best You Can Get
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Compact in size but big in features, Cuisinart's countertop Griddler offers five-in-one functionality as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle. The stylish brushed stainless-steel housing looks sleek and modern in the kitchen and features a wide panini-style handle and a hinged floating cover that adjusts to various food thicknesses. On the base, two temperature controls and a function selector are clearly marked and have indicator lights for quick reference and accurate, no-guesswork operation.
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No need to give up the taste of delicious grilled food once the weather turns cold and rainy. This easy-to-use countertop grill makes it possible to enjoy delicious grilled foods all year long. Ideal for small families, the appliance provides 60 square inches of cooking surface for grilling hamburgers, hot sandwiches, salmon filets, summer vegetables, and other favorites, while its patented sloped design channels excess fat and grease away from food for healthier results and less smoke during cooking. Other highlights include a handy indicator light, stay-cool housing, and two dishwasher-safe accessories--a drip tray for grease run-off and a unique spatula for sliding the hamburger patty or grilled-cheese sandwich from the grill to a plate.
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With its exclusive Tilt 'n Drain feature, this 1500-watt electric griddle easily adjusts from a level grilling surface for eggs and pancakes to a tilted draining surface for meats to provide healthier cooking. Simply pull out on the handles to tilt the grilling surface. Push the handles back in to return to a level surface. The unit heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly, while its Control Master heat control maintains accurate cooking temperatures. Best of all, the griddle's huge cooking surface accommodates up to 50-percent more food than other jumbo griddles--it can cook up to 12 pancakes or slices of French toast at a time, which means the whole family can sit down and enjoy breakfast together. Other highlights include a premium nonstick surface to ensure effortless food release, a cool-touch base that surrounds the grilling surface on the front and both sides, a built-in backstop ledge, and a slide-out drip tray for quick cleanup.
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With its extra-large 200-square-inch nonstick cooking surface, this indoor barbeque grill provides ample space for everyday use or entertaining year round. The grill features adjustable temperature control with an indicator light, and its powerful 1300-watt heating element is built into the bottom of the grill surface for even heat distribution. The grill not only sears those tasty grill marks onto food, but its design also keeps food above and away from grease, fat, and other excess liquids for healthier cooking. The removable drip pan catches run-off fat, and by filling it first with water, it's easy to enjoy virtually smoke-free grilling.
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Expert says:
Cook healthy and make cleanup a snap with a 72 square inch removable plate grill. The cooking surface fits up to 3 servings and features our patented slope and George Tough nonstick coating that let fat and grease drain away as you cook. Removable plates and custom accessories are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, so you can cook your family meal and cleanup in a snap.
