Most likely, next to your trusty microwave at work or at home is a toastie maker. You can use its hot plate to make cheese, tomato, and ham toasties, and the delicious smell will fill the office and kitchen.
We cooked seven different foods in the classic toastie maker to see how well it worked. To our surprise, most of them did. Really, really well. Advertisement.
Just be aware that your coworkers probably won’t want you to use the shared toastie maker to cook a stinky salmon or steak fillet.
It’s great with peanut butter toast or oatmeal, which you can make at work, and caramelized banana is one of the best ways to top them. So we used the toastie maker to make it.
I wasn’t sure at first, but after just one minute, the coconut sugar on top of the banana slices started to caramelize. In two minutes, they were gooey, sweet, and sticky. Success. Advertisement.
If you don’t know what to put on top of your avocado toast, you can fry an egg with a perfectly runny yolk. It’s easier and faster than using a fry pan. Win.
If you love roasted or grilled vegetables but are too full or don’t have time to make them, you can put your favorites on a hot toastie maker and have tasty grilled vegetables in two minutes. TWO MINUTES.
We used eggplant and zucchini, but feel free to cook tomato, onion or thinly sliced sweet potato.
Holy moly. You can make perfectly cooked bacon in the toastie in two and a half minutes, no joke.
All you need for this life-changing revelation is some bacon and. thats it. No oil needed. Just a hot toastie maker, bacon and a few quick minutes. Pair with that fried egg above and youre set.
If your salad is looking boring, halloumi is the answer, especially this toastie halloumi made in three minutes.
Just cut up some halloumi, put it on the sandwich press (no oil needed), and cook it until it’s golden brown.
The smell is so strong that you shouldn’t cook this at work, but the fact that you can cook a steak in less than two minutes is pretty amazing.
Thanks to the toasties non-stick surface, you dont need any oil to cook the meat. Just a few steaks, a toastie maker and a minute and a half. Yippee.
Again, don’t make this at work unless your whole office likes the smell of a fish market, but it’s great for cooking at home.
The salmon was thick and we cooked it on a hot plate for just over four minutes. It turned out amazing: the outside was golden and crispy, and the middle was soft and pink. Advertisement.
As someone who loves cooking, I’m always looking for new and creative ways to make meals quickly and easily. Recently, I discovered that you can actually cook bacon in a toastie maker! I was pretty skeptical at first, but after trying it myself, I was amazed at how well it works.
Why Use a Toastie Maker for Bacon?
There are a few key reasons why a toastie maker is great for cooking bacon:
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Speed – Bacon cooks lightning fast in a toastie maker ready in just 2-3 minutes. Much faster than frying in a skillet.
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Less Mess – With a toastie maker, there’s no splattering grease to clean up afterwards. The bacon cooks neatly between the plates.
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Perfect Results – The bacon comes out uniformly crispy without having to flip and rotate pieces like in a frying pan.
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Portability – Small toastie makers are easy to store and bring places like the office or campsite,
How to Cook Bacon in a Toastie Maker
Cooking bacon in a toastie maker is so easy, anyone can do it! Here are the simple steps:
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Lay a few pieces of bacon flat between the hot plates. No need to add oil or butter.
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Close the lid and lock it into place.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is sizzling and browned.
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Carefully open the toastie maker and use tongs to transfer the cooked bacon to a plate.
Be careful of hot steam and grease when opening the lid. Also make sure not to overfill the toastie maker, as that can cause grease buildup.
Tips for the Best Toastie Maker Bacon
Here are some of my tips for getting perfect crispy bacon from a toastie maker:
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Choose a thick cut of bacon for the best texture. Thin slices overcook too quickly.
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Preheat the toastie maker for 1-2 minutes before adding bacon so the plates are piping hot
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Don’t peek by opening the lid while cooking. This releases heat and steam for uneven cooking.
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Be patient. Even 2 minutes can make a big difference between undercooked and crispy bacon.
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Line the plates with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup.
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Cook bacon before eggs or other items that could absorb the bacon grease.
More Creative Ways to Use a Toastie Maker
While toasties are the obvious use for this appliance, I’ve found you can cook far more than just bacon in a toastie maker. Here are some other fun items I’ve successfully made:
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Quesadillas or grilled cheese sandwiches
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Paninis
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Hash browns
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Grilled vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or tomatoes
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Pan-seared fish fillets
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Steak or chicken cutlets
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Scrambled eggs
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Pancakes or sandwiches with fillings like Nutella or bananas
With a little creativity, the possibilities are endless! The evenly heated plates of a toastie maker are perfect for quickly cooking and searing all kinds of ingredients.
Is It Safe to Cook Bacon in a Toastie Maker?
When I first tried cooking bacon in my toastie maker, I did worry if it was safe and if it would damage the appliance. After doing some research, I was relieved to find that it’s perfectly fine as long as you take a few precautions:
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Make sure to thoroughly clean the plates after cooking bacon to prevent rancid grease buildup.
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Don’t overfill the toastie maker, as excess grease could leak out the sides.
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Use foil or parchment paper to protect the plates and catch grease.
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Allow the toastie maker to fully cool down before wiping down or washing.
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Be careful of hot grease leaks when opening after cooking.
As long as you clean it properly after use, cooking bacon in a toastie maker should not pose any risks or damage to the appliance. Just be cautious when handling it right after cooking.
The Convenience Can’t Be Beat
I am so glad I tried out cooking bacon in my toastie maker. It’s so much faster and easier than messing with skillets or pans on the stovetop. I love that I can plug it in right on my kitchen counter and walk away while perfectly crispy bacon cooks in just minutes. The toastie maker always yields consistent results without having to monitor and flip the bacon like when frying it.
So if you’re a bacon lover like me, I highly recommend giving your toastie maker a try the next time you’re cooking breakfast. I’m willing to bet you’ll be amazed at how quick and convenient it is. Just be sure to follow the safety tips outlined above. Have fun getting creative cooking all kinds of yummy foods in your toastie maker!
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Most likely, next to your trusty microwave at work or at home is a toastie maker. You can use its hot plate to make cheese, tomato, and ham toasties, and the delicious smell will fill the office and kitchen.
But aside from toasted sangas, what else can a plain ol sandwich maker cook?
What about bacon? Or haloumi? Or even steak?
We cooked seven different foods in the classic toastie maker to see how well it worked. To our surprise, most of them did. Really, really well. Advertisement.
Here are the seven surprising things you can cook in a toastie maker.
Just be aware that your coworkers probably won’t want you to use the shared toastie maker to cook a stinky salmon or steak fillet.
It’s great with peanut butter toast or oatmeal, which you can make at work, and caramelized banana is one of the best ways to top them. So we used the toastie maker to make it.
I wasn’t sure at first, but after just one minute, the coconut sugar on top of the banana slices started to caramelize. In two minutes, they were gooey, sweet, and sticky. Success. Advertisement.
If you don’t know what to put on top of your avocado toast, you can fry an egg with a perfectly runny yolk. It’s easier and faster than using a fry pan. Win.
If you like your eggs over easy, just flip the egg carefully halfway.
If you love roasted or grilled vegetables but are too full or don’t have time to make them, you can put your favorites on a hot toastie maker and have tasty grilled vegetables in two minutes. TWO MINUTES.
We used eggplant and zucchini, but feel free to cook tomato, onion or thinly sliced sweet potato.
Holy moly. You can make perfectly cooked bacon in the toastie in two and a half minutes, no joke.
All you need for this life-changing revelation is some bacon and. thats it. No oil needed. Just a hot toastie maker, bacon and a few quick minutes. Pair with that fried egg above and youre set.
If your salad is looking boring, halloumi is the answer, especially this toastie halloumi made in three minutes.
Just cut up some halloumi, put it on the sandwich press (no oil needed), and cook it until it’s golden brown.
The smell is so strong that you shouldn’t cook this at work, but the fact that you can cook a steak in less than two minutes is pretty amazing.
Thanks to the toasties non-stick surface, you dont need any oil to cook the meat. Just a few steaks, a toastie maker and a minute and a half. Yippee.
Again, don’t make this at work unless your whole office likes the smell of a fish market, but it’s great for cooking at home.
The salmon was thick and we cooked it on a hot plate for just over four minutes. It turned out amazing: the outside was golden and crispy, and the middle was soft and pink. Advertisement.
There you have it. Toastie makers are the bloody best.
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