Beli Staub Cast Iron Panini press

Grilled cheese came out with those perfect dark grill lines and the weight pressed it flat without me having to lean on it at all. The matte black finish wiped clean in seconds, which is more than I can say for my old press.

The squared 10.3-inch surface fits two sandwiches at once without crowding, and the matte black finish hides grease splatters way better than my old shiny one. It’s heavy enough to press down firmly without me having to lean on it, which makes for a crispier crust every time.

Finally, a panini press that actually stays put while you work. The 10.3-inch square surface covers my bread perfectly, and the matte black finish hides oil splatter better than my old round one ever did. Toastier crust in half the time.