By popular demand: Testing the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker!
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- Today I'm finally testing out the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker, which has been heavily requested for years.
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0:00 Intro & Unboxing
1:35 Breakfast Sandwich
4:26 Sausage Sandwich
6:33 Pancake Sandwich
8:07 Breakfast Variation
8:45 Stovetop Version
9:47 Conclusion
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I feel like the cheese would do a lot better added directly to the bottom bun. Then it would melt into the bread instead of sliding off a piece of meat and burning to the edges. Bet it would make a great texture too.
That's what I was thinking too 🤔
Yes. That's how you should do it. I have this device and if you put the cheese on top of the meat, it will not stick to the egg. It just slides right off.
Or you just put the cheese on after you take it out of the device. Everything should be more than hot enough to melt the cheese.
I have one of these, and cheese directly on top of the bottom bun is definitely the way to go. Also preheat longer, cook for 4 minutes, and the egg doesn’t leak. Cheese on bottom bun also produces a sandwich that doesn’t slide around as much.
I usually just plug it in as soon as I decide I want breakfast then start grabbing the stuff.
I have the double version and I always add the cheese to the bottom bun with the corners of the cheese folded under so there’s not much cheese loss.
Some tips, make sure you pre-heat it, oil the cooking surfaces, after you add the egg, cook for a minute and a half, then add the top muffin and cook another minute to a minute and a half. Leaving the egg to cook a bit first before adding the top bread decreases the cooking time so the bottom doesn't overcook. And as you stated, add the cheese after the sandwich is done cooking. Make several on theweekend, wrap each tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for future use. Remove from plastic, wrap in paper towel andmicrowave 90 seconds or so, depending on how strong your microwave is. Very convenient for weekdays.
This is a great idea. I can finally upgrade from instant oatmeal every morning on weekdays to egg McMuffins!
Thanks..
Genuinely asking, does it actually save more time than making this on a regular pan?
@amagohom If I am only making one sandwich, I will just use a regular pan. If I'm making sandwiches for the week, I will use my sandwich maker.
@@amagohom I thought he said he was going to do that and compare?
I love my breakfast sandwich maker. A few tips I have found: 1. I scramble my egg first, it cooks up into a nice egg disk. 2. I use half a slice of cheddar cheese per sandwich. It melts, but is not all gooey. 3. I don't add the cooking oil at the pre-heat. Once pre-heated I add the bottom muffin, sausage, and cheese, then lower the ring and spray with cooking spray just before adding the egg and top muffin. 4. I have the double sandwich maker, and make up 6 sandwiches at time. They refrigerate or freeze nicely in a sandwich bag. I refrigerate them so I have them for the week, and then microwave them for a minute...perfect.
I bought the double for my son who was in college. He loved this. He sold versions of the egg McMuffin in the dorms when they were up studying. Kept him in spending money plus he always had enough money to buy his McMuffin supplies.
I like the idea of making them in advance! Perfect for when you have to get up at 5am!!!
Youre supposed to oil? I dont even oil mine lol
We take waffles seriously in our house th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUfphIgghPSpAXNq6OG2WRYsFVqylcqMn 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!
PS, we use a shredded chedder, it holds up a bit better than slice cheese. I also lightly butter the muffin.
I always waited until the sandwich was cooked and removed to add the cheese to it so it would not make a mess. Definitely recommend doing it this way
Thanks. This seemed like the obvious solution, but since I don't have the product, I was unsure if I might be missing something.
add the cheese to the bottom of the bun so that the meat touches the bottom of the egg tray. This means the cheese wont melt as fast from touching the griddle. Also use deli sliced cheese or thicker slices so it doesn't liquify.
straight american processed slices in this video but you have a good idea for sure
I added the cheese after I cooked the sandwich
Deli sliced is thin sliced.
@@peekaboots01 but it's not fake cheesefood cheese
Or if you want to use the thinner slices or American cheese, which melts easily, just add it immediately after you bring the sandwich out, and let it melt a little while the sandwich cools.
I've had the double version for a couple of years, and really like it. I often make several sandwiches at a time (to cut down on cleanup), and bag them for heating up in the microwave later. No complaints about that either.
I do want to say that although he does use 3 different items to make his breakfast sandwich you can just cook all 3 items for this sandwich in one pan at the some time especially if you are using a ring mold.
thank you
or just go to McD's lol
@@Bud3236 at the prices grocery stores are selling the basics now, McDs is equal or cheaper in some places.
This is easier and no ring mold is needed.
@@Bud3236 I make my own bread rounds, use Taylor Pork Roll (don't like Canadian bacon) and shredded cheese on the bottom bread round makes the sandwich much neater.
This model usually gets as inexpensive as $20 at Walmart in August with all of the other little dorm sized kitchen appliances. I’ve been SO curious but didn’t want to buy until I saw you test one. Now I can’t wait til August!
or just spend five bucks more and get it now
@@mccallosone4903 yank off
This newer version with the timer is $35 at the Target in my area, Walmart doesn't even carry it. The local Walmart clearances out the older model and didn't restock.
I got this thing for $5 at a thrift store and honestly of all the "gimmicky" items out there, this one is absolutely fantastic. Super easy to use and clean. Well worth the $5 I spent and use it A LOT.
I love mine. Use it daily.
I've had one of these for years, and never had the egg spill out, which makes me wonder if their newer models aren't exactly an improvement. I also learned, after the very first sandwich, never put the cheese on while it's still in the rings lol What a mess. I always put it on as soon as I take it out. There's plenty of heat in there to melt it by the time you take your first bite. It's such a convenience when you're getting ready for work in the morning though. No need to watch over it. Set the timer for 5 minutes and go on to make your coffee or whatever. Love it.
It could be that James was using slightly larger eggs
It’s because he didn’t pre heat it
These are dope!
A few things that could help:
Shredded cheese is easier to melt but I normally fold the edges inward and put it at the bottom bun if I'm using square cheese.
Smaller eggs tend to work better, but you can lightly press the lid for a quick minute for larger eggs and it won't bleed over as much if at all.
Hope this helps!
Egg McMuffins, like he's making, are made with square cheese though. So your first tip (which is really one of a couple, not one of a few) doesn't help as much.
is shredded grated ?
@@Dyanosis , why do you think the shape of the cheese matters? The first tip is helpful, and it's about preference too. Shredded helps keep the sandwich neat, and taste the same (or close to) an Egg McMuffin.
@@Dyanosis But if it is better with rounded cheese, go with that. (McDonald's is over-rated)
@@girlsdrinkfeck NO, shredded is shredded, can be bought this way from the dairy case where square sliced cheese is. It's what I use for this.
I've had an older HB version of this for quite a few years now. While I don't use it very often these days, I have to say it has always worked flawlessly. I would usually make a second while the first cooled down. (On a side note, I requested Cathy and Rachel try it a long time ago. Check out their review)
Same here. I used to use one in my office instead of picking up the unhealthy stuff from fast food restaurants in the morning. I haven't used it in a long while, but will likely pull it out because it does very well.
I take mine to the campground during the summer. Use it when I'm not cooking over the fire.
If the movable plate is not closed all the way and free of any pieces, it will leak. However, once cool it cleans very well even after over 10 years.
You could use the same pan for the canadian bacon, egg, cheese, and muffin, all at the same time. I do 2 sandwiches at a time on a 12 inch cast iron frying pan. It takes some placement, but once you get used to where to put everything it works flawlessly.
By "nicely toasted," James really means "burnt."
I like the idea of this product, but i would just add the cheese after the sandwich is finished cooking. It will help the sandwich cool faster and the cheese won’t get too melted!
I just ordered it in red! So excited! My only problem with breakfast sandwiches is they only serve them until 10:30! I work at a restaurant and am allergic to mornings!😆
I am allergic to mornings as well. I am in the middle of seeking out a 2nd or 3rd shift job.
@PlasmaStorm73 [N5EVV] so I've been doing overnight for 10 years. Did your eyes burn from that glowing orb in the sky
The cutoff sucks and most McDonalds have stopped serving all day breakfast. I work 8-5 but I like to sort of combine breakfast and lunch into a single meal as I don't usually wake up hungry.
The regular McMuffin with Canadian bacon is actually one of the less "bad for you" items they sell at McDonalds. I lost 50 pounds a few years ago and I had the regular McMuffin 3-4 times a week for breakfast. The problem is having the self control to not order a hash brown.
@@richdaley9982 Nice! Congratulations on the weight loss effort. I feel you on the hash browns. 😊
I had one of these for about 5 years and used it quite often. A few tips that i learned over that time is use grated cheese instead of American. Also the top plate is not big enough to hold a large egg and english muffin most of the time so the egg squeezes out the sides. I also did not like how crisp the top english muffin gets. My final solution for everything was put a muffin in the bottom with some grated cheese and then a sausage patty. Add the egg to the top plate break the yolk and set the timer for 4.5 minutes. After 3.5 minutes the egg is cooked so i add the other half of the muffin for the last minute so it heats through.
This is what I do as well. I didn't like that the egg and the top muffin become fused into a single thing. The texture is kind of strange because the egg soaked into the bread and then cooked. If you wait a little while to add the top muffin and the cheese, it comes out better.
@@richdaley9982 Totally agree! The only thing that sucks down here is the sausage patties. The Johnsonville sausage patties are not sold here anymore and the Walmart patties are bland since they changed the ingredients at the end of 2022. I have started making my own now with A.C. Legg's seasoning. Their stuff is awesome!
i saw a lot of guys review this maybe 5 years ago.
now the master reviewer gives it a spin
I would say, don't add the cheese at all while the sandwich is in the machine. Take the sandwich out of the machine, and put the cheese on then. The sandwich itself will be more than hot enough to melt the cheese on it's own.
I have the double version and love it! I will wait until it's done before adding the cheese to prevent it from oozing out. Also, the bottom muffin gets too hard for my liking, so I lightly moisten the bottom before cooking so the bread gets toasty but still keeps a bit of softness. You can also season the egg with salt and pepper before adding the top piece of bread.
I toast my english muffin for 1 minute @ 350 dregrees in my air fryer, I only use the sandwich maker to cook the egg and canadian bacon for 6 minutes.
@PlasmaStorm73 [N5EVV] you can start the air fryer and do something else.
I have the older model without the timer. Been using it for a few years now, on most weekdays. It's starting to show its age in that the non-stick coating is starting to flake off of the ring assembly. Particularly the separator plate. The hinge is also getting a bit loose. Still, I love this thing!
I was chuckling at this video, and saying he needs help with his technique! 😁😁
1) Use a deli slice cheddar or other harder cheese. Trim the corners and fold them over into a double thick smaller square of cheese.
2) Cheese goes under the meat.
1 & 2 will help with excessive cheese melting.
3) Make sure the separator plate is fully in place before putting the egg in, then give 5 or 10 seconds to set before putting in the top bun. This will eliminate or greatly reduce the spillage.
Also, I spray the avocado oil onto a paper towel, then wipe that onto the cooking surfaces after the unit heats up. Spraying it on directly before heating seems messy to me.
I have the original model of this item (Without all the lcd screens and buttons) I think I paid $15.95 for it years ago and it still works great. Never had an issue with it at all. Sandwiches alway came out great.
Always well done reviews. Really nice filming equipment, production, and editing. Thank you for the effort! Keep going!
Had this machine (older version no display) for a few years and I found it works great. Big thing is keeping the sliding part firmly pressed closed. I have not had any egg leak out that way. Also my version advised to put the cheese on top of the egg then place top bun on and close. Works great cheese melts into top bun perfectly.
Thanks a ton for doing these reviews!!! Much appreciated and love when you team up with your son for taste reviews.
Two things I do that fix problems in the video. Let it preheat beyond when the green light comes on. The middle part get hotter so the eggs will start cooking in contact and not leak. I break the corners off the cheese so it fits better. I put two corners below the meat, the middle part above the meat and two corners above the egg.
I've had my Hamilton Beach for just over 10 years and it still works great. I use to put English muffins in it but I changed it up. I get 2 pieces of Texas bread and use the circles from the Hamilton Beach unit to cut out the bread. Then I put one slice of the bread on the bottom, then cheese and then the ham or bacon. Lower the first ring and then add the egg and lower the top and wait about 30 to 45 seconds and then add the 2nd piece of Texas bread. I don't spray the unit before using and nothing sticks and it cleans up really easy. Thanks for the video.
It's an interesting idea but I think that it's much less messy and less to clean if you just use a pan.
American cheese melts in about 10 seconds so adding it in the end is a good idea.
If you go to any Salvation Army or Goodwill, you will see at least two or three of those on the shelf.
I used to have one of these. I got rid of it. So much easier to do it all in a single pan. First I toast the muffins in the pan, then I cook the sausage. Then the egg. Then I assemble it all. Clean up is so easy.
Freakin’, loved the demo, liked the simplicity, and the Mandelbrot Set!
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I've had one of these for years and still use it from time to time. Yes, leave the cheese until the end and I like to stir the egg with a popsicle stick.
The bottom bun looks extra toasted 😂 but I love the reviews. I never thought I would enjoy watching someone review random products. What a blast it is to watch.
I love that you took your food home to eat. 🤣😆
Those are pretty perfect for dorm and studio living.
I have one of these and I use it all the time and enjoy it very much. My only complaint is it doesn't have an off on switch. I would give it high marks and maybe in the future order one that makes two sandwiches.
I started with the single unit. Found out I really liked it and since I eat 2 sandwiches, I bought the dual unit. I also bought an on/off switch. It was about 5 bucks on Amazon.
I have the original sandwich maker which doesn’t have the built in timer. I think this is a great product and I really like it! If you cook your sandwich for 4 minutes it’ll still be good, and the bottom won’t get burned. I’ve noticed that you will get some egg spillage but it’s not a big deal to me. I also add the cheese once I remove the sandwich from the machine - once the sandwich is cool enough to eat, the cheese has the right amount of melty-ness! Also, for better results don’t use the individual wrapped cheese. Use the higher quality ones like from Sargento or Tillamook or from the deli counter.
The plastic wrapped cheese is some what fake. Deli cheese is the real deal.
Just bought my second one because I wore the first one out. I make low-cal “egg McMuffins” for my dieting husband. Use light English muffin, one egg, low-fat American cheese, and one slice of Canadian bacon. About 250 calories. He loves them. Easy to clean, too.
When you said low-cal I was like, is that a fancy word for local or does it have something to do with California. Took a minute to realize you meant low calorie 🤣
I have had mine for at least 7 years now. It is the older version but I have always thought it was the best little appliance I bought in a long time. Mine never makes a mess like yours did lol. I do only use half a slice of cheese, and I tear that half in half. My never melts out like yours did. I also use a frozen sausage patty, (thin ones) works fine.
well damn, I had no idea I wanted this until watching this video, I'm off to walmart
At 2:49 you can prevent leakage as follows:
1. Eggs should be out of the fridge for 1 to 4 hours. This allows the room temperature egg to flow out of the shell smoothly when cracked, and will firm up on the edges quickly.
2. As you preheat your meat on the bottom heat plate, give a quick spray of non-stick oil on the egg plate and egg ring, then close it all up (no egg yet) for a couple minutes while your meat thaws or pre-cooks.
3. Remove the meat and let the egg ring/plate get to max heat (about a minute).
4. Put in muffin bottom, then cheese, then meat, close it up for 30 seconds (no egg yet) to get the egg plate/ring hot again, then crack in the egg, add salt and pepper, (wait 15 seconds) then place in the muffin top, and close the top heating plate/cover - the muffin will puncture the yolk.
So if the egg plate/ring is lightly oiled, at max temperature, and eggs are at room temperature, I get no leaks.
In my opinion, this is the best breakfast maker. Hot plate just big enough to cook the egg properly, doesn't take up much space and for coffee, everyone already has their coffeemaker (make coffee in advance, put it in thermos if space is an issue).
Now in Poland is 11 pm... and I want a sandwich... very badly... :D
Same in The Netherlands 👍🍔
Kurwa
You guys want, but i’m going make myself - hahaha i got similat model with square shape (for tost bread) & I love it. Important is order: bread, chees, ham; slide on top egg and bread. I nevear had leak of chees and any mess!
@@apierko43 Yes, say hi to your mom!
@@annonanno1782 Enjoy it man!
My daughter’s fiancé who lives with us has one. He makes breakfast sandwiches for the five of us every once in a while. He uses sausage patties. It takes a bit of preparation and cleanup is a bit more than a one pan method. I can make them in a pan with an egg ring, and toaster in about half the time and cleanup is a bit quicker. I don’t personally see an advantage but I’ve been cooking since I was a kid. It’s mostly in the process.
I think it would be great for a college student that may not have access to a stove/toaster/etc.
I meal prepped my version of the starbucks egg and gouda breakfast sandwich and I have to say that when I do that again this product would cut the process from 1 hour and half to 35 minutes for 7-8 sandwich's to 35 or 40 minutes if it is 5 mins per sandwich to cook. This is going to be my next kitchen investment, also for anyone wondering how to make that sandwich with the Hamilton breakfast sandwich maker. I would add the cheese. on top before the top piece of bread so it comes out gooie like in the third sandwich in the demo video and enhances the taste of the egg and bacon as you bit into it.
Use a small egg, put timer on 4 minutes and fold cheese over twice to make a nice little square. Add to bottom, great suggestion (previous poster... ty). That is what I will do.
I thought I'd like this breakfast sandwich maker but it was a hassle! Egg leaking out the side ended up giving it away!
This thing looks like a hassle to clean imo. Bought for 4$ at walmart a simple size egger container with lid for the microwave, takes a fast second to clean it out, n nice n compact for the rv. Lol 🍻
I like the way you did it with 2 pans and the toaster a lot better. This device isn't toasting both sides of the muffin which is crucial for texture, and this would also allow me to butter the muffins for even more flavor. Can't see how many slots your toaster has but it could be possible to whip up a few sandwiches at once.
You don't want syrup in your sausage because you use cheap syrup. It's more expensive, but try some real maple syrup. It would also probably be better with real cheese instead of the processed squares.
Great review. Thx.
Looks like the bottom muffin gets more done than the top.
I have pne of those. I let it preheat until the green light is on, and use the spray oil. Also as you put the egg, let it set a little, as there is a gap between the edges of the plate and ring. If you let it heat for the proper amount of time, the egg white will set pretty fast and won't spill out. I also use a spreadable cream cheese with onion and chives, it heats up but doesn't get all gooey.
This is practically a nostalgia item, for me. My father-in-law had an older version of this thing, which he called the "Egg McMuffin Machine," and I thought it was awesome. My wife (then girlfriend) wouldn't let me buy one. When we got married, my father-in-law gave us one as a gift, trumping my wife's concerns. We used to make a lot of early morning road trips, and I'd often get up a little earlier than necessary and make a couple of sandwiches for on the road. It became something of a tradition.
We didn't really use the machine much outside of early morning road trips, as it was almost as easy to just make a proper breakfast on the stove, but we really enjoyed it for those occasions. When our unit finally died, we didn't replace it, but I'll always have fond memories of the HB "Egg McMuffin Machine".
@earhornjones
Did he also buy you a skirt and apron?
I don't need 2 dishes to clean when I cook up my one egg... I have this camp pot/pan The pan is also the top for the pot. But the pan is small enough to cook that one egg the right size circular shape. I love it! And that way I use only one item to make the egg that way. Plus I rarely ever use the electric oven/stove to cook my food. I rent a space at the parents. They have the oven/stove which I can use, but I actually cook in my space with a Butane camp stove or my mini-burner on isobutane canister. In the summer I will also cook outdoors on the campfire. The lawn is big and surrounded by forest where there is a good camp setup for campfire, tenting, chilling in nature.
I used the precursor every day for a month for a 92 year old man.
That was his favorite.
I had to start making his everyday breakfast meal.
His preference was the first of your tests.
My complaint with something like this. If you don't use it often it takes up more space. Yes you used more items cooking it without the Sandwich Maker but you're always going to need those items like skillets and a toaster in your kitchen. Whereas you might not need the Breakfast Sandwich Maker.
I had an older version of this when I was in college and used it daily. I did the same with the cheese though, I'd leave it off and add the cheese after I took the sandwich out. I'd just lift the bun with the meat side and put the cheese on it. It was still hot enough to melt it but not hot enough to melt it right off. I do still have it but don't use it very often. I'd still highly recommend it though.
Fun fact, you can actually fry the Canadian bacon and the egg in the same pan. Put the ham side closer to the direct heat. And since you don't have to clean the toaster after every use, you're cleaning a pan and a ring, not medieval shackles.
I make 2 breakfast sandwiches in one 12in cast iron skillet.
1. Two eggs + 2 servings of ham on skillet
2. Once cooked move to serving plate
3. Put 1/8tbps butter on skillet in shape of sandwich bread and add a slice of bread.
4. Transfer 1 egg and ham and piece of cheese on top and a other piece of bread.
5. Put another 1/8tbsp butter and flip the sandwich on to it.
6. Repeat for other sandwich.
Easy. Almost no cleanup. I just use a paper towel to clean skillet.
COOK THE EGG ON THE BOTTOM! THEN WEN DONE,SCOOP UP, LAY THE MUFFIN DOWN, EGG & CHEESE ON TOP! COOK MEATs ON TOP W/TOP MUFFIN! THIS WAY WORX GREAT FOR ME😁👍🏼
I love this thing. I have this one and eventually got the double one. Has worked flawlessly nearly ever use. As others have said you should definitely be putting the cheese on top of the bottom muffin (I think it mentions this in the manual) and also I always use real cheese and have never had a problem. Kraft Singles melt to fast and don’t taste as good. From what I’ve seen, it takes about 4.5 minutes to cook through if you put the ingredients on immediately after it’s done preheating, but after a few minutes of being pre-heated if you start your sandwich at that point it will cook the same in 1 - 1.5 minutes less.
I have the double version, and we love it. I use all sorts of different shapes and sizes of bread too. I used to cut them into circles, but I don't bother anymore. You can just cram them in there and it works just fine. I don't have quite as big a problem with my cheese, possibly because I only cook mine about 4 mins and I don't use processed cheese slices. We've had ours for years and it has held up perfectly.
did they fix the egg leaking with the double design one?
@@GreenDudeHC
If you have egg leaking, preheat longer.
@@GreenDudeHC If you wait for the egg to set up a little bit, which kind of seals up the cracks, before you put the bread on and close the top, it does reduce the leaking. Also, just lightly setting the top down and not trying to press it all the way flush helps, since it won't squeeze out any egg.
LOL! "As soon as I close the lid, I saw some of that!". I found one of these at goodwill, unused in the box that had been setting there for over a month 1/2 off for $5.00 which suggests it's not that popular. Other than a funny sweet chemical smell that took hours to wash and cook off, and getting burned trying to get the mess out of the contraption, the final result was tasty and messy.
Freakin' Reviews upload. Perfect time to look for a video to watch
I eat a mcmuffin once a day with this sandwich maker...
I use 1 pat of butter, 1 egg, 2 slices canandian bacon, 2 slices Kraft yellow american cheese, and 1 english muffin.
The twist I've learned is to use my air fryer for 1 minute to toast the english muffin, then add the cheese, & use the sandwich maker to cook the egg and canadian bacon, then assemble.
fast & perfect sandwich everytime! 6 minutes and done.
You need to work quickly, you don't want to allow the upper chamber, where the egg goes, to cool. Begin by placing bread at the bottom followed by the cheese, THEN the meat. Flip down the egg platter, add the egg followed by the second piece of bread. Lower the lid and (I) set the timer for four minutes. I cut whole wheat bread rounds with the lip of a 30 ounce insulated mug. The size is perfect! I use 2 tablespoons-full of shredded cheddar cheese and Taylor pork roll as my meat. Cheese goes on the lower bread round, followed by the meat. I've had this breakfast maker for at least 10 years and, obviously, it's a keeper!
The way I make mine usually results in no spillage. Preheat, add bottom muffin/bun, cheese, ham, then 2 small eggs with a few glugs of whole milk scrambled goes in, then close the lid. After a minute, I add in the top muffin. The timer is set for 4 minutes, once it's up unplug the unit and let it cool for 3-5 minutes with the sandwich still inside. The residual heat will finish the eggs and brown the top, while the cooling down period allows the cheese to set a little so it's not a flowing mess and I can't eat the sandwich right out of the maker anyway, too hot for my liking.
I have a large square cast iron pan. I can cook 2 eggs and 2 slices of pork roll (not Taylor ham lol) at the same time in about 5 minutes. I usually just use bread and I don't generally care for it toasted. Not for me but I can see how this would be useful I guess.
South Jersey I reckon?
@@fleshbuttbongos that would be correct lol
@@TechTimeWithEric lol Pork Roll gave it away. Nothing better than a pork roll, egg, & cheese on an everything bagel
I found that if you use shredded cheese directly to the bun, I didn't get the american cheese meltover did not happen. I also found that if you add the cheese between the bottom muffin & meat after it was all done, it got plenty melty without getting all over the sandwich maker. Last point, the rings can be washed on the top shelf of the dishwasher!
I love mine. My main issue is sometimes the egg isn't fully cooked ( I don't like runny eggs ) so you have to play with the timing
I just bought mine and have used it twice now, and that too is my complaint.
I feel like the top of the egg is uncooked.
The english muffin is only toasted on the outside.
And my Canadian bacon doesn't get toasted either.
I'm not yet convinced that I will like this long term? 🤔
I've used the two sandwich maker for the past few years. Real shredded cheddar cheese hasn't melted that way. The reason an egg leaks is because it's meant for smaller eggs(med/large). I Also unplug the maker to stop the annoying beeps. I've saved so much money on eating fast-food brekkie since this purchase. Ps the two maker doesn't care if you make one or two sandwiches. I sometimes just use it to make eggs for a cheeseburger.
I’ve had nine for a few years. I use cheddar, pepper jack and other hard cheeses. I have found that a medium egg size eliminates the egg seepage. Wish mine had the timer. Great demo!
Ok, this is downright spooky. My son got me one of these for Christmas. Never said ONE WORD about it when I opened it, never said the name of the thing, nothing. And here it is in my feed.
I use grated cheddar instead of cheese slices. It doesnt melt as much , just enough to be soft but stays in place. Works much better.
I just purchased this a week ago and used it for the first time this evening after watching the video. Not a single egg drip. 😀😀. I made sure to spray the egg surface after it was preheated and I dripped the egg very slowly onto the surface to give it time to immediately sizzle and stick to the surface and that may have helped. This review was very helpful so I didn't have to read the instructions thank you so much 😀😀
You could have made all the component parts in one pan.
Really enjoy your style of review. Keep up the good work.
think i'll stick to my pan on the stove with a $3 egg ring from walmart. I like to toast a bagel in my air fryer for 3 minutes as i fry the egg, perfect every time and almost no mess. btw, with a large pan like you used, you could probably heat the ham in the pan as you cook the egg, thus saving having to wash 2 pans
I have the dual maker. Never had a problem with egg running out the sides.
But I don't make sandwiches much with it anymore. Nowadays I use it to easily cook just the eggs. I can cook 4 eggs at a time with it in under 4 minutes (I set the timer for 3.5). Just put the egg where the bottom piece of bread would normally go.
I let all the eggs cool, pack them in the fridge and snack on them just like a hard boiled egg. No need to peel hard boiled eggs.
I think you are the first one I have watched that actually read the directions. Most don't then complain that it doesn't work right.
Yeah, I don't know why you'd use separate pans. I got one of these and I find it more trouble than it's worth. A simple egg ring a pan and a toaster and I don't have to pre-cook sausage, etc. This machine doesn't save any time or money and takes up space and you have to jump through so many hoops to get things to turn out right.
The key to the leaky eggs is just to keep that center section hot my keeping the two heating plates in contact until just before you are ready to add the egg.
Got mine yesterday. First try, I only cooked for 4 minutes and it was perfect! Love it! Thanks James ❤️
By using a ramekin, microwave, and toaster I make an egg mcmuffin in less than 2 minutes with almost no cleanup. Just wash the used ramekin. The ramekin cost about 2 dollars. Defnitely put the cheese slice directly on the bottom half of the English muffin.
I just purchased one of these after the Christmas break and received it in the mail yesterday. Mine is black and doesn’t have a timer on it. It does have the red and green lights where when I plugged it in the red light was on to indicate the unit was preheating. Then after a few minutes the red light went off and the green light came on. After loading it up and after about five minutes the green light went off. It must be a different model of the same machine by the same company. A pretty good sandwich on my first try. When cleaning I discovered a little cheese had leaked onto the bottom cooker and a little in the back where all the hinges come together. Easy clean up. Only thing, i need to add a meat. I know I can buy frozen precooked sausage but I don’t eat pork. Maybe turkey sausage or something. I’ll be using this thing a lot!
I use egg ring in a pan, toaster, and a microwave (to reheat sausage or cook bacon). I put the cheese on the English muffin as soon as it comes out the toaster which melts the cheese nicely. Ring, pan and plate go right into the dishwasher. The Breakfast Sandwich Maker would just take up cabinet space.
I use this every morning. I love MickyDs egg McMuffins & this has saved me a ton of money.
I have bought many kitchen gadgets from your videos and this one did not disappoint me. The one I ordered did not have a timer but nothing Alexa could not handle. I used real cheese slices, and it was flawless. I had to comment because it seemed too weird to work but it worked, and easy to clean as well.
I used to work at a base exchange and we sold OUT of these all the time. The marines in their stationed barracks (NOT recruits) loved them since the mess hall wasn't always viable for them.
I solved the cheese problem by avoiding american cheese. I use sharp cheddar and everything is perfect. The problem with American cheese is it just melts into oil if left to heat too long. I also do not go for much longer than 4 minutes and don't spray cooking spray on the non-egg rings. The egg ring is the only one that needs the oil so I only spray on the sliding plate. I haven't experienced any spilling and it has made clean up very easy.
This thing looks great,after watching you make the sandwich made me hungry 😂🤣 I really love this but just wish that they would have a bigger one to make two at a time. Thanks for another great video. Patiently waiting for your next.❤️👍🏻👏🏼
Pay attention gram, he said there is one that does make two at a time. 🍻
😅 I love a "recipe" that starts with "Take frozen pancakes and pre- cooked sausage"
He had to trim the pancakes down to the correct size, too!
If your egg and cheese run down the sides, try this:
Put half of the English muffin on the bottom, then ham or sausage, lower the plate, I scramble the egg in a separate bowl with a little salt and pepper before adding that next, on top of egg I put shredded cheddar cheese and top the cheese with the other half of the muffin, close and cook 5 minutes. I don’t get any of the egg or cheese running down the sides.
A toaster oven and a pan, much easier clean up then this contraption. A waffle maker I can see, these types of gadgets are basically worthless unless you like to clean more then you have to. One that I did buy and worth reviewing is the Stuffler. A little surprised this did not show up on your radar yet.
James, after the first one, my initial thought was to just put the cheese on AFTER you remove the sandwich from the machine. I think you'd have that perfect melty consistency in about 30-45 seconds since the rest of the sandwich is piping hot. But I don't have one of these so I may be talking out of my hind quarters. Great review! I think I may order one of these.
I like the idea of a breakfast machine, but I will always do the stovetop method. By the way, you could very easily cook the bacon and the egg in the same pan. Other variations: Bagels are always good, but change out the bacon for a ham steak and put the ham, egg, and cheese on a hoagie roll.
Yes. I have used this many, many times and love it.
Except I don’t use all five minutes. I give it 4-4.5 minutes. I also spray all the way around.
As for the cheese, take it and cut it in half, and make an X across the muffin. That will help with the mess.
my wife uses one of these a lot. we really like it. makes a pretty easy snack
Happy holidays to you and your clan James!! May 2023 be very kind to you! 🥰
I have the older version, but I love mine. I cook the egg first on the top tray, then come back and add the muffin, meat and cheese, but I pull out the middle section so it all cooks together. I also use shredded cheese. Hardly any mess. I'm on my second one.
I was waiting to see Bailey come around due to the delicious smells coming from your kitchen.
I had one of these. I would always use grated cheddar and put it right on the bottom muffin/bun, or sometimes even wait until it was done and add the cheese after. I would also sometimes leave the top muffin/bun out until the egg was partially cooked so it didn't soak up the egg, but that's not a big deal.
I have seen this reviewed elsewhere, I'm happy to see your take on it.