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The Breville Panini Duo BSG520XL is the lowest priced model in the Breville range of sandwich presses. The name of this company, which originated in Australia, is actually synonymous with toasted sandwich. This just goes to show how popular the brand is in that country. There are now a few different models available in the American market too. If you compare prices on Amazon you will see that their machines may be regarded as expensive when compared to other brands but you have to remember that Breville have a reputation for both quality and style.

When you look at the name of this model, the Panini Duo, what does it suggest to you? If you are thinking about a duo being a pair then you would be right. The top plate of this machine measures 11.25″ x 7.60″ and it can comfortably prepare two large toasted sandwiches at the same time.

Unlike the Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press which has two ribbed hot plates, the Breville BSG520XL has a flat bottom plate and a ribbed top plate. This really comes down to a personal preference about which you think is more useful to you. Some of you will prefer the aesthetic grill marks that the ribbed bottom plate provides. Others might like the versatility of the flat plate which you can use to cook pancakes or even eggs. Also, with the flat bottom plate there is a better rate heat distribution into your panini.

The top plate of this machine has an adjustable height control. This lets you choose the height you want for your toasted sandwiches. You can also set it so that it does not touch the top but is close enough to provide heat. This is handy if you want to make pancakes or melt style open sandwiches.

To power this machine on, all you have to do is connect the plug to an electrical power outlet. Then the red power light should come on. This indicates that the machine is warming up. When the green ready light is on, you can start cooking. Another top quality design feature is that this machine uses the premium Quantanium™ non-stick coating on both the top and bottom plates. This material is scratch resistant which should ensure that it lasts even longer.

The Breville Panini Duo BSG520XL is more expensive than the Cuisinart GR-1 mentioned above. They are very similar in many ways but I would say that this Breville model is easier to use for a few other tasks. I think the option of making pancakes is pretty cool. This machine, just like the Cuisinart has fixed hot plates. This is why I do not recommend cooking “messy foods” in this machine either. I like to use my sandwich press for making sandwiches so anything that detracts from this is something that I personally want to avoid. For my needs, the Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler is adequate for my needs. But if you are looking for a slightly more versatile machine with top quality styling and functionality then the BSG520XL may satisfy your needs perfectly.

You can find the best price Breville Panini Duo on Amazon. At the time of writing the price on the Breville homepage is $69.99 so you would hope that you can get a better deal on Amazon. The best idea would be to compare prices for yourself to see who has the best deal.