Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant The $25 Hamilton Beach Sandwich Maker Means Tasty Meals in Minutes By Patricia S York Patricia S York Patricia was the assistant food editor at Southern Living and worked with the Southern Living food team from 2006-2022. She contributed to articles about food, gardening, and pets. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 30, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: amazon.com Southerners love a plate of bacon and eggs but there are a lot of reasons why someone may not cook breakfast. A hot meal in the morning just takes too long to prepare and getting that extra 30 minutes of snooze-time is sometimes more important. Or it seems like a waste of time and effort to cook breakfast for just one person. Perhaps everyone in the house gets up at different times due to work or school schedules. Make-ahead breakfast casseroles are great if you have overnight guests or are hosting a brunch, but otherwise it is a lot of food for just one or two people. So, what if I told you there is a way to create a hot and fast breakfast in under 5 minutes? Believe it. This small, space-saving, top-rated Hamilton Beach Sandwich Maker (BUY IT: $24.99; amazon.com)allows you to enjoy a single-serving, top-notch breakfast sandwich at home or in your college dorm room, at any time of the day or night. Here is why you need this appliance in your kitchen now: It is Fast, Easy, and Customizable This sandwich maker isn't just for breakfast. Put it to work making lunch or dinner sandwiches in just minutes. You can customize your sandwich with your choice of bread, meats (must be pre-cooked), cheeses, garnishes, and more. You can even eliminate the bread if you are following a Keto or Paleo diet. It is a Cinch to Clean All surfaces of this sandwich maker are covered with durable, nonstick coating, and all parts are removable and dishwasher safe. It is Small and Affordable I know you are thinking that you don't need another kitchen appliance. You have the slow cooker, the multi-cooker, the pressure cooker, the stand mixer. Where will you put something else? This sandwich maker is small, which means you can stash it away in your pantry with the canned goods. However, once you learn how versatile and easy it is to use, you may want to give it a place on your kitchen counter. And at the low price of just under $25, it really is worth the investment, don't you think? It Makes a Great Gift This sandwich maker makes a great gift any time of the year. For graduates heading off to college, a camper at the hunt club, or a homeowner settling into a new space, this appliance will provide a hot, comforting meal anytime, anywhere. BUY IT: $24.99; amazon.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit