Nostalgia TCS2 Grilled Cheese Toaster with Easy-Clean Toaster Baskets and Adjustable Toasting Dial

This thing works perfectly as long as you use thin sliced bread. Thin slices are the key to it making awesome grilled cheese in minutes. Remove the trays, push the toaster lever down then hit the preheat button (preheat button will light up red). Once it pops up (1-2min) it’s preheated and ready to toast. You must preheat it correctly for it to work! Turn the “toast level” knob all the way to 7. Use a fine layer of butter on each slice of bread and no more than two slices of cheese. Have the buttered bread and cheese ready before preheating so you can swiftly assemble the pieces onto the trays (don’t forget to pay attention to which direction the buttered sides are facing) and then put them back in. You want to get the sandwiches assembled and back in the toaster as quickly as possible once it’s finished preheateding. Push the toast lever back down and your done. That’s all it takes to make perfect grilled cheese. The entire process from start to finish, making two sandwiches at once, takes 5min. You can make one or two grilled cheeses at a time. It works just as well cooking one as it does cooking two. Great kitchen appliance that is quick and easy enough for my 7y/o to use.

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !!!! YA GOTTA ADJUST THE SETTINGS!!! STRONG SUGGESTION !!! START OFF ON THA LOWEST SETTING N ADJUST ACCORDING TO TASTE !!?!

Not to bad . The cheese melted and it did toast the bread.

UPDATE: Dropping my rating to one star. It's too late to return this so it's going into the trash. If you like grilled cheese sandwiches spend your money on a frying pan or toaster oven. If you want a smoke machine to test the smoke alarms in your kitchen, this may be for you. The most serious of it's many flaws is that there is no easy way to clean it. The butter the instructions have you put on the outside of the sandwich drips into the toaster. After a couple of uses it smokes like crazy. You can scrub the racks in the sink but there's no way to clean off the dripped butter or cheese inside the toaster. Next time you use it, you've got a smoke machine. Don't waste your money on this. Original Review: I love grilled cheese sandwiches and liked the idea of a toaster designed to make them. This one works somewhat but there are a lot of drawbacks and caveats. Essentially this is a toaster designed to hold racks instead of bread slices. The case is plastic and feels thin enough that a hard bump or short drop would break it. I also question the wisdom of a plastic housing for heating elements. To use it you butter the outside of two slices of bread, place a slice of cheese between them, and use the rack(s) to hold everything vertical. The heating elements on the sides toast the bread and melt the cheese. Per the directions, you can add things besides cheese to the sandwich but you have to be careful not to make it too thick. If you do, it will burn and fill your kitchen with smoke and the burnt sandwich will be difficult to remove. Unfortunately, it is not easy to clean the toaster after use. The racks are delicate but if you have a large enough sink you can lay them flat and wash with hot water and a soft cloth. You must be certain to remove any butter or cheese that dripped into the bottom of the rack or the next time you make a sandwich the toaster functions as a smoke machine. The racks are somewhat flimsy. Before the first use, three of the four plugs on the end of the handles fell out. The last one fell out a few uses later. There is no "crumb door" on the bottom of the toaster so you need to turn the whole thing upside down over the sink. If any butter or cheese dripped out of the racks into the body of the toaster it is going to smoke the next time you use it and I have found no easy way to clean the inside. If smoke bothers you it's probably best to run it empty once or twice under the vent hood of your stove. After using it several times I have been forced to accept that it's actually easier to make a grilled cheese sandwich the traditional way, in a frying pan. I thought the toaster would be easier to clean but it is not and it smokes much worse than pan frying. This device is a fun idea but Grandma's way still works best.

I recently bought the Nostalgia Deluxe Grilled Cheese Sandwich Toaster, and it has quickly become a favorite in my kitchen. This handy little appliance makes preparing grilled cheese sandwiches incredibly easy and fun. First off, the design is adorable and nostalgic, fitting perfectly on my countertop without taking up too much space. The toasting baskets are a brilliant feature, making it simple to place and remove the sandwiches without any fuss. Cleanup is a breeze, thanks to the easy-clean toasting baskets that are dishwasher safe. Using this toaster is straightforward. I just butter the bread, add my favorite cheese, and pop the sandwich into the toasting basket. In just a few minutes, I have a perfectly toasted, melty grilled cheese sandwich. The toaster heats evenly, ensuring that each sandwich comes out golden brown and delicious every time. What I love most about this toaster is its versatility. It's not just for grilled cheese – I've also used it to make other types of sandwiches, like ham and cheese or tuna melts, with equally fantastic results. It's great for a quick snack or an easy meal, especially when I'm in a hurry. Overall, the Nostalgia Deluxe Grilled Cheese Sandwich Toaster is a fantastic appliance that delivers on its promises. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and makes delicious sandwiches in no time. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves grilled cheese or wants a convenient way to make hot sandwiches. Five stars all the way!

We bought this for my parents for a gift. They saw them in the USA but didn't have room in their suitcase to bring it home. They were very happy to receive it. It does a great job and they use it daily! They say it makes a great grilled cheese!

This comes with an American plug therefore incompatible in the Uk, not mentioned on the product description

Fabuloso

Great and fun product

As long as you use a normal cut or thin cut of bread this makes great grilled cheese, my son switched from making them On the stove with the frying pan to using this toaster almost exclusively. The thing is that thicker cut bread will end up burning or you have to squish it really thin with your hands before hand