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Did you think that a sandwich maker is good only for toasting or grilling bread slices? Well! It can do so much more. A kitchen appliance like that has a lot of potential that remains undiscovered just because people assume that it is designed to do a specific job. Building on that task, you can use it to prepare a wide range of snacks and finger foods.
Take, for example, Usha’s sandwich maker that comes with a plastic cool-touch body and runs on a 750W power supply. The griddles come with a non-stick Teflon coating, allowing you to clean without hassle. Below are a few recipes that you can replicate in a sandwich maker to discover its full potential.
Stuffed Omelette Triangles
Yes! You read that right. A sandwich maker can be used to make egg-based dishes. Start by whisking eggs with onions, tomatoes, cheese, and herbs, and pour the blend into a greased sandwich maker slot (triangular ones). Close the lid and let it cook until you get a fluffy omelette. You can customise the stuffing using mushrooms, capsicums, or leftover veggies.
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Mini Pancake Bites
A sandwich maker is ideal for cooking pancakes in the morning or for snacks. Pour pancake batter directly into the greased sandwich maker wells and cook until the triangular bites are puffed and golden brown. These compact pancake bites can be packed for tiffin or served with ice cream, honey or maple syrup and fresh fruits for an irresistible breakfast. You can also enhance the flavour profile of pancakes by infusing the batter with cinnamon, vanilla, or chocolate chips.
Pizza Pockets
Your sandwich maker can be transformed into an air fryer, not literally. It can be used to prepare pizza pockets, allowing you to enjoy the taste of pizza in pocket-sized bites. Layer pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, chopped bell peppers, and olives between two slices of bread or rolled-out thin spring roll sheets. Seal the pockets and place each piece in a greased triangular socket. In minutes, you’ll have crispy, cheese-oozing pizza pockets with a crispy golden crust.
Crispy Aloo Tikki
Aloo tikki is essential to prepare chaat or burger. But instead of cooking it in a kadhai or griddle, use a sandwich maker to do the impeccable job. Once your tikki is ready, place it on the grill. Depending on the side, you can cook 2-3 tikkis simultaneously. Don't forget to grease the grilling plate, and in a few minutes, the appliance will yield crispy and brown pattice. Layer them with other ingredients to make a lip-smacking plate of chaat or drool-worthy burgers.
Apple Cinnamon Toast Pockets
If you love English breakfast, this recipe for apple cinnamon toast will appeal to your taste buds. Toss finely chopped apples in cinnamon and a bit of sugar, then sandwich between bread slices and toast in the sandwich maker until golden brown. The apples soften and caramelise into a pie-like filling, while the bread crisps up to form a crunchy outer shell. These mini apple pies can be served at a children's party or packed for tiffin.
