There are places that allow microwaves but not grills/stoves/hot plates/etc, college dorms comes to mind. This would've been perfect for my daughter if she was still in college. People should think of that before saying it's useless because you can make a sandwich, never mind a hamburger, on one of those devices.

@Firsona

Жыл бұрын

@Tim Rock-It Saunders Yes. Hands down. It's much easier for someone to start a fire with a hot plate or stove than a microwave.

@timlaunyc

Жыл бұрын

@Tim Rock-It Saunders Dorm fires are dangerous.

@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co

Жыл бұрын

@Tim Rock-It Saunders Of course they do. The fear - and it's a legit one - is of someone starting a dorm fire that could spread and kill hundreds.

@bmffafo5004

Жыл бұрын

​@Tim Rock-It Saunders Yep and if you research the statistics, hot plates and grills actually kill more people a year compared to Microwaves over a 5yr term.

@autobotjazz1972

Жыл бұрын

Mind it is likely some student(s) in any randomly chosen dorm at any college have snuck in some unauthorized cooking gear.

We take waffles seriously in our house kzread.infoUgkxUfphIgghPSpAXNq6OG2WRYsFVqylcqMn and worked our old one through many years of Sunday brunches till it finally gave out on us. Our old one only made two at a time, this one makes four! Nicely sized 1 inch thick which are lovely! Now the kids don't have to wait as long to eat our weekly waffle breakfast and everyone's are hot if we wait and eat all together! Setting 3 seems to work perfect for golden brown. Be sure to pour the batter in the center of each waffle square, not the center of the iron like the novice that posted the scorched waffles photo. About a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter in each seemed to work well for us. We tested making just one at a time so we could use all the remaining batter and it made it just as fluffy and golden as when we made 4!

I wonder if you tried the grilled cheese without clamping down the sides, if maybe that would keep the cheese from spilling out and not smashing the bread? 🤔

@bjpalm1994

Жыл бұрын

Thats what I was thinking. Maybe the latches are to tight

@bradasstv

Жыл бұрын

@@bjpalm1994 yeah, seems like they could just lay on top and accomplish the same thing?

@bjpalm1994

Жыл бұрын

@@bradasstv Yeah, I agree

@Tarkus_

Жыл бұрын

Came here to say the same thing. I don't know why the latches would be necessary for a grilled cheese, especially since you're flipping it halfway through anyway. Other than the smashing, I was pretty impressed with how they turned out.

@Firsona

Жыл бұрын

I feel like it pushed all the cheese to one side and that made the part with the cheese cook slower. Definitely should try without latches.

I could see this useful in the breakroom at work, if there is a microwave or the college dorms. I personally have a George Forman grill, which is my go-to for grilled cheese or hamburgers. Thanks for the video, James!!! It is always nice to see Bailey!!! 🐾🐶🐾

@erniejones5008

Жыл бұрын

I use my air fryer.

@JaSon-wc4pn

Жыл бұрын

The basic toastie machine is half the price of this. Crimps the sides and the diagonal cut Creating a pocket full of cheese And just as Quick as this. I don't see its purpose to price ratio Although its easier to clean

You should do a whole episode dedicated to the best microwave gadgets :D

@melaneymattson3733

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree!

@AJ12Gamer

11 ай бұрын

And you should go back to making gadget videos instead of traffic videos po!

This makes the best grilled cheese I have ever eaten because the crust is crunchy like a panini.

@richdaley9982

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. My first reaction was that I could make a grilled cheese about as fast in a frying pan but it does look like the sandwiches come out nicely cooked. I eat a lot of hamburgers and turkey burgers and this might be a good alternative to my Foreman Grill which is a pain to clean.

@NightBazaar

Жыл бұрын

WOW! I haven't had a panini in a loooong time. Yum!

@szlash280z

Жыл бұрын

@@richdaley9982 I travel a lot and stay in hotels. If I drive then I can bring an air fryer, but if I fly then something like this can easily be stuffed in a suitcase. Not that useful at home but great for travel.

@ryanjv

Жыл бұрын

@@richdaley9982 while it's easy to make in a pan.. The time it takes to heat the pan would still be longer. This seems like less cleanup and great in a pinch for a quick snack/meal

I’m actually thinking about getting this for my son. He’s got a microwave in his dorm room so this would be great. As for the grilled cheese, I would leave the sides open and I expect it will not squish as much and the cheese might stay in the sandwich as well.

@hollisyeano1397

Жыл бұрын

See if you can get your hands on a Morphy Richards Mico Toasty Maker, I've used mine for years and have cooked more than grilled cheese in it.

@girlsdrinkfeck

Жыл бұрын

prob work better not on american bread which has so much sugar its classified as cake

@girlsdrinkfeck

Жыл бұрын

better off buying him a foreman grill , much more universal

@TheNotSoFakeGilbert

Жыл бұрын

@@girlsdrinkfeck that is a false myth that is thrown around the internet

@girlsdrinkfeck

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNotSoFakeGilbert what is ?

The burnt cheese skirt coming off the first one looked amazing. Burnt cheese is my jam!

Watching this reminded me of my mom's dorm room cooking ... she made 'grilled' cheese sandwiches (wrapped in aluminum foil) with a hot iron!

@lyndelgado6138

Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid I wasn't allowed to use the stove top but I was allowed to iron a grilled cheese in aluminum foil in the basement! It was the first food I ever cooked. :-)

@blackmarya

Жыл бұрын

I would make quesadillas in my dorm this way too! Refried beans cheese and cooked chicken 😋🌯

I recently purchased this gadget and it's amazing, I use it all the time, no exaggeration! The only thing they could have done better is make the "clipping" function on the sides more secure, as i have to struggle with that at times. Other than that, it's perfect!!

@arottie4097

Жыл бұрын

Did you get this size or the larger one? Wondering if the larger one has the same issue with the cheese coming out the side?

@happytheclown37

Жыл бұрын

@@arottie4097 looks like I have the same as in the video. I always cut or portion the cheese slices so I've never had an issue.

James, I love how you always test and adjust when you’re trying out a new product. I think that makes your reviews a lot more fair and realistic.

Looks good for anyone who only has a microwave to go by... I'd be a bit worried about Amazon products like these having PFOS and PFOA in it though. To stay on the safe side, I think it'd be better to just get a known brand sandwich maker.

How can you not love burnt cheese!!? It's the best!! The burger was IMPRESSIVE!

@shannondore

Жыл бұрын

😆I was thinking the same thing. The crispy cheese on the outside looked good.😋

This guy makes me happy everytime, when he makes desciptions like "pergect..not perfect" its great

My Mom always fixed our Grilled Cheese sandwiches with a Hard Boiled egg on them. When we were grown, my brother asked her why. She replied I was trying to get protein in you kids any way I could. To this day, we all put sliced boiled eggs on our Grilled Cheese sandwiches.

@ukmedicfrcs

Жыл бұрын

The cheese is the protein. 🤔

@Hyperbolic_G

Жыл бұрын

@@ukmedicfrcs Not enough protein for proper muscle growth 💪

@ukmedicfrcs

Жыл бұрын

@@Hyperbolic_G 15 grams of protein for the cheese and another 8 grams if you use whole wheat bread. That's more than enough for one meal for a child.

@Hyperbolic_G

Жыл бұрын

@UKmedicFRCS Where are you getting these numbers? The average family is using Kraft American cheese slices which have 3-5g of protein per slice depending on variety (likely 3g for average income) and whole wheat bread being 3g again based on variety and income. So that's 11-12g based on max numbers, but child requirements from age 4-9 is 19g and 30g+ for ages 9+. An egg significantly increases the power of a grilled cheese for a picky kid.

@ukmedicfrcs

Жыл бұрын

@@Hyperbolic_G That's 19 grams PER DAY for ages 4-9 yrs old. The #1 selling cheese in America is cheddar not Kraft cheese. 192.68 Americans in the US eat whole-wheat bread. That's more than half of the entire population of the United States. I am a paediatric physician and a dietician. I know what children should eat to be healthy.

This would be useful in a dorm when all you have is a microwave.

I started watching your videos maybe 2 days ago and I'm binge-watching all of the videos. Thank you so much

This product looks amazing to me as someone who never cooks. As longs as it cleans easy, I'm sold

@Nurse_Xochitl

Жыл бұрын

lazy lol 😅🤣 make sure you eat some healthy food though... or else you might find yourself in the hospital more 🤭

@williamford7013

Жыл бұрын

@@Nurse_Xochitl not lazy, workout at least 3 times a week. I'm am a professional tour bus driver and often live on the road where cooking is not an option

@Nurse_Xochitl

Жыл бұрын

@@williamford7013 oh lol

@happytheclown37

Жыл бұрын

It cleans super easy

@lordquenntillieusiii9250

Жыл бұрын

@@williamford7013 you should watch his review and check out the Range Mate Pro (he mentioned it in the video) so much versatility you can cook anything in the microwave with that thing

I would've used this a ton in my college dorm room. Any tiny apt. w/o a stove this could be very handy.

What I do is, make 2 pieces of toast. Slap some butter on them. place a piece of cheese in the middle. Then microwave for 1 minute. Very simple tastes exactly the same and crispy. Does not require any gadgets. :)

@diannt9583

Жыл бұрын

I just stick the entire thing in the toaster oven. TWO slices of cheese, please!

Happy belated birthday Bailey!! Such a good doggo

I’m shocked at how well this worked lmao What is the material? It’s grilling like metal but it’s a microwave gadget so it can’t be, right? I’m fascinated lol

@rikmoran3963

Жыл бұрын

It possibly is metal. You can put metal in the microwave as long as you are sensible. Thin pointy metal causes electrical arcs (and potentially fire), whereas smooth, flat metal is usually safe. There are plenty of articles on cookery websites that can give you more information. Best to read them before trying so that you stay safe!

@babarsuhail5678

Жыл бұрын

I am thinking it's some sort of ceramic.

@joehatch1602

Жыл бұрын

@@rikmoran3963 I didn't know that. I've been using microwaves 40 years and always thought you couldn't use metal.

@NightHawke

Жыл бұрын

It is made of metal. I've used metal grill plates in my microwave ovens for years with no problems, as they are designed for that task. Hell, my local Safeway sells pre-made entrees in the deli in aluminum trays that are also readily microwaveable. Just look to be sure whatever metal item you use is designed for microwave use.

@RandoWisLuL

Жыл бұрын

@@joehatch1602 put a spoon or butter knife in there and you will see. Aluminum foil does it well because the ridges cause arcs. The inside of most microwaves we have owned is metal so that's an indicator

Great for grilled cheese and hamburger patties but I would also experiment with vegetables, especially those kids have problems with, in particular, the veggies we tend to boil to cook like: carrots, broccoli and green beans (all thinly sliced) . If one absolutely misses the flavor of grill smoke, maybe lightly spray with some liquid smoke, which is an actual kitchen ingredient.

I would think that a frying pan with a flat weight, turning after the first side is done would be just as easy and a lot cheaper

Ohhh I've been waiting for a "bbbbllll" and a "come on now" and you delivered on both! Appreciate the effort but I'll stick to my Foreman grill, Happy Wednesday James! 😊 Happy Birthday Bailey!

@joshuasaturley6624

Жыл бұрын

Take a drink everytime he goes blblblblblbl lol

@madizzle90

Жыл бұрын

I need to make a complication video of every “blblblbl” of his.

I love your videos so much I watched you for years and you are like a comfort blanket for me. Keep it up your doing awesome. Hope you and the kids are all doing ok!

@nBasedAce

Жыл бұрын

He is the reviewer I listen to most on KZread. I have bought many products due to his reviews. I watch every single one of his videos.

@oliviarucker5013

Жыл бұрын

Yes I relate to that. He has the best videos to play in the background. They are so relaxing.

I'm a trucker, bought the plug in one @ WALMART. Its bad hard to clean. After seeing ur video, i bought this one and its great. Thank you for for making this video

Nice to see you focus on general interest items lately. Thank you for hearing those of us who wanted more items reviewed anyone might find useful. One thing i miss is seeing your son join you in some of your reviews.

I travel for work. This could be a great option when I'm unable to book a room with a kitchenette. Plus lightweight for packing.

Genuinely surprised this worked. Like the grill marks make no sense to me, but that's fine. This should be a must buy for anyone living in a dorm or any reduced space. The future is awesome.

i keep one of these at work and it's awesome. if you have nothing to cook with but a microwave this is a huge step up. i use it mostly for thawed store bought burritos but have also used on chicken fingers, calzones, hot pockets and vended sandwiches. i have the larger model which, according the instructions, does ask for a two minute preheat. highly recommend this product.

I love your down to earth yet wholesome vibe, much more genuine and pleasant than most of KZread. Ps I have that same microwave lol

I am trying to understand the situation where this is more convenient than a pan... lol. Like maybe if the only thing you have available for heating food is a microwave ... otherwise I can think of three ways I'd make a grilled cheese before using this lol.

I have had the "ultra-wide" version of this grill for over four years and I use it weekly, if not daily. Actually, i have yet to make a grilled cheese sandwich in it. My go-to for that task is a Foreman grill, which basically turns out a fantastic panini. I use the microwave grill for them cheap (or at least they used to be!) frozen burritos, and it does a great job IF you butter them and pre-heat the grill. Also I bought a pair of oven mitt gloves, .i.e. with fingers, and it made the flipping process both effortless and burn-less! I also always put down a paper towel to catch any run-off. It does take some finagling to get good, consistent results, but having had a single grill plate before, I was used to that. I've had the best results with those great pre-cooked Johnsonville brats. Takes less time than the burritos, but the result is GREAT! Just a little char on them with a crackling skin. I don't fix those sausages or the burritos any other way! One caveat is that the non-stick coating is beginning to come off, but as anything I grill has sufficient fat on it, I haven't run into any problems with that.

I bought my Range Mate Pro off the back of your review, one of my favorite things to use....grilled cheese without that huge mess, juicy burgers and easy clean. Even made a Reuben for fun expecting it not to go well and it came out nearly indistinguishable from one in a skillet.

I'm curious how this compares to the Flipwich - I know that's stove top but the grill cheese you made on it looked pretty dang good! I have a hard time believing that a microwave one could compare taste wise. But it does seem like it works using the same method as the RangeMate Pro and I know you really liked that.

I used to be a diagonal cutter but I switched to down the middle (I call it the kid's cut cuz that's how mine were cut as a kid). I find the down the middle is easier to hold and gives you a better bite based on the distribution of the ingredients. It may seem like I've over thought this but I am in the camp that you don't make a sandwich you build it 😁

@Falcodrin

8 ай бұрын

Everyone diagonal is more sandwich

Very respectable work here, my guy. The results you shared of this revolutionary culinary experimentation is greatly appreciated.👨‍🔬✅

I love that each time I watch your video it makes me super hungry.. lol

based on my experiences with the flipwich, I bet this would actually work pretty good with real cheese. Processed cheese melts too much to put any kind of pressure on the sandwich without it all oozing out.

Looks like a quick and clean way to cook up a sandwich, especially a burger. Nice video James.

Watching your videos I am learning about products I didn't even know existed lol. I am impressed it made the hamburger well done in just a few minutes.

More of these videos for microwave products to help people to diversify the food they eat would be dope

I enjoy watching your food product reviews.

I think you could use this like those plastic crisper sleeves, but in a washable, reusable form. I can see this coming in handy for using the microwave for browning in general, when you need it fast.

This has a specific target audience in mind - college students and others in dorm-style living. I see the use in it, it would beat making microwave ramen noodles as the go-to easy meal. Hot pockets are getting too expensive, so this is a decent compromise, and I can see adding some pepperoni and a little sauce to the sandwich making a half-decent compromise. Obviously people with proper kitchen’s won’t have much, if any, use for it, but that doesn’t mean it’s a useless product. Think of it like an electric can opener, it’s made for a reason, and made well for that reason.

Looking at the current Amazon listing, the description does say panini, so I would not be surprised of the squishing of the sandwich. I think this would be a good product for a college student/young adult or even for in the workplace. Great review! Thank you!

We have a Westinghouse version purchased from Walmart online, and the silicon wraps all the way around it. Grilled cheese comes out great-we add a bit of turkey to it and no spillage. Comes apart to go into the dishwasher.

Always love the videos! Would be interesting to see some art products being tested

I almost thought you were going to say " Now this is not my first rodeo." Looks like a pretty good gadget I do like grilled cheese sandwiches.

I think the problem with doing grilled cheese in the microwave is that a microwave can boil cheese (especially processed cheese slices) in very little time. Using a frying pan, the bread has time to grille before the cheese turns to lava.

@scott.simmons

10 ай бұрын

The plates are metal. Therefore, they shield whatever is inside from microwaves. The food is only heated thermally via the plates.

I'll stick with my skillet. I didn't like the cheese sticking out. I don't make grilled cheese that much anyway. Thanks for the review. Always fun to see you and Bailey. 🤗🤗🥰🥰

@catw6998

Жыл бұрын

Yea, but if you do use that, I can see folks taking them to work. At home, yes, I can see using the skillet.

@hamsterama

Жыл бұрын

Using this device would help you avoid having to use vegetable oils, though.

@ShirlBussman

Жыл бұрын

@@hamsterama I use butter not oil. I really don't make them very often.

@hamsterama

Жыл бұрын

@@ShirlBussman I never thought to use butter. That's a great idea! When I was a kid, my mom made grilled cheese sandwiches for us using vegetable oil. So, I never thought to make them any other way. But yeah, whether you use butter or oil, it should be just an occasional treat. Fried foods (which is what it is) isn't healthy.

Bought one of these a couple years ago on Wish. It was called a My-Pro-Grill I think. As far as I can see it looked basically the same. Worked well for about a year but after a while I just couldn't get it clean any longer and got rid of it.

I am never going to buy any of these products but I love all your videos anyways lol I just find it interesting and entertaining. You do a great job.

I think you just sold me on this. I only have a microwave at work. Wow. Opens up the possibilities.

My first review that I've ever watched on this channel that got me hooked, was the rangemate Pro. I think not much will beat that.

I would try making the grilled cheese without latching the sides of the gadget so it doesn’t mush the bread down.

This one actually looks pretty useful.

Well I have to say, if you’re just in a hurry or feeling lazy and want a grilled cheese or hamburger, that seems like a good solution. Not everything has to be gourmet and this gets it close enough to good that it’s better than some other option. I’d like to try making a Cuban Sandwich in the big version.

Yeah, I might get that for panini. Thanks. Your reviews are always thorough.

@NightBazaar

Жыл бұрын

Panini sounds so yummy!

I have one of the first ones by lekue and use it at work about four times a month just love it and your channel. Love from England 👍😎

I couldn't think of any reasonable reason for this product to exist, but for someone living in a dorm with access to only a microwave it would work.

I think I watched one of this guy's videos before and I probably mentioned this but I love his goatee!

I never use the microwave anymore but I watched this whole video as always lol

I’ve had a couple of George Forman grills. I loved those.

Those little dash waffle irons (some come in a griddle form)- almost instant easy grilled cheese! It's a circle so kind of makers or small, but you can make 2. Also smashed but delicious and fast

I bought the same model a couple of years ago. The instructions said pre-heat 3.50 minutes but nothing about flipping. No dripping of cheese but I use sliced deli cheese not the individually plastic wrapped slices. Also have done burgers. Those drip so I put something under it to catch the juice.

I think some of the unevenness from the 2nd try was caused by the “straps” being clipped in at different lengths. Still seems to work decently well. Might have to get this

I recently ordered one of these from Amazon and can't wait to try it. I'm glad I found your video. The instruction manual has times to cook for salmon, asparagus, and mushrooms.😒 Yet the pictures on the box show chicken and hamburger. I got mine to make grilled cheese and to reheat fries from fast food joints. Fries are always cold by the time I get home. How long do you think it'd take for those?

I wish you had one of those infrared thermometers, thermopro makes them good and cheap, would like to see how hot it gets.

I am surprised at how well this actually worked. I love grilled cheese sandwiches and I love burgers. Being able to have a grilled cheese sandwich in a couple minutes is pretty awesome.

Thank you for doing such great comparison videos on products I might be interested in. It really helps me with my purchasing, Melaney from SoCal

looks like it would be perfect for people on the road and living in a hotel, Military Barracks/Dorms and such. small footprint, easy to transport and most places like that allow or have a microwave at least

I use the 'Morphy Richards 511644 MICO Toastie Toasted Sandwich Maker' and I love it - very similar to this but easier to handle and seems to contain the cheese better.

You have the cleanest microwave I've seen.

Works better than expected

Mayo instead of butter? This seems amazing!

I'm amazed here. I didnt expect it to work

it funy, I've always just toasted the bread in the toaster then microwave the whole grilled cheese sandwich for about 30 seconds each side. definitely a unique device.

I like watching these kind of things 👍 i'm allways curious about these products.

It seems better than a whole separate appliance. I like it, especially the hamburger part. Maybe it will work for salmon and chicken as well. As a person who lives in an “in-law suite” and doesn’t miss the oven AT ALL, I’m intrigued!

I cut mine diagonally cuz I’m not a freaking monster 😂 5:21

The CheeznNater I bought three years ago was the best purchase for Grilled Cheese Sandwich

OK I paused at the ending of the 3rd one, 1st I am seeing when you lock the sides in, that is what is causing it to cook uneven, one side of the bread smashes first, maybe if you just set the top on and do not lock it down, it might make them more even. And last, I make an amazing grilled cheese and I DO NOT butter the bread, I put the butter in a medium/hot pan, let it melt into a puddle and put the sandwich in the puddle of butter, once that side it done, I take them off the pan, melt more butter, drop the other side in the puddle of butter and once that is done, ENJOY!!

As someone else said, this would probably be great for dorms, or maybe even hotels, otherwise I'll stick to my good ole frying pan. The funny thing was as you were eating all those grilled cheese sandwiches I was thinking "Next on Freakin Reviews - How to unclog your 'pipes' (so to speak)" and then an ad popped up about constipation. 😆 Couldn't have been better timing.

My problem with the Range Mate Pro, it's just isn't big enough to accommodate two slices of bread side by side as directed. I'm going to have to check this out.

I love your videos. This video has made me decided to just use my skillet

5:22 for me, depends on the shape of the bread slice.... if it's square-ish, i tend to go diagonal; if it's more long or ovoid, like the 'artisanal' breads you get here, i go vertical (cut in half from top to bottom)

Five years ago you tested the Range Mate, with at least middling results. These gadgets let you grille in a microwave, which is a valuable dorm ability!

I would be currious if it would work as well if you did not latch the sides. I think that might correct the issue of it smashing the sandwiches.

One thing I can see is that the thin rubber latches may not last after getting microwaved a lot.

I did notice that you used bread with a 'top-crust', which is also where the cheese leaked from, and where it was less cooked. Perhaps you could try doing it with square bread or even cutting the crust off? You may get better results, but a great gadget nonetheless!! Great vlog as always!!

The hamburger patty is what impressed me!

Very good video, was the patty fresh or frozen thanks?

That “blllllllllblllllll” noise he makes ALWAYS makes me laugh 😆

Hello James - love your channel and all your content quick question - when you did the burger was it raw to fully cooked? Looked frozen or did you thaw it out. Just bought one and would like to know so I know what to take to work with me - you are awesome

You made me so hungry for a grilled cheese I had to make on on my Dash 8” mini grill!!! (Which is awesome, by the way).

Surprised that it even works! Seems like there is too much tension with the side clips engaged, so I wonder if it would work better without them, or maybe place a bowl or something heavy above to get a softer amount of pressure.

This device feels like magic.😄 But every grilled sandwich maker I have had had a "bowl" shape in the middle and squeezed the edges together. That way the cheese stays in the sandwich. But as a meat griller, it might be great if you need one.

another gadget to send the kid off to college with, everyone needs tomato soup and a grilled cheese now and then