Better Chef Electric Omelet Maker (White)

Got this initially to make Omelettes, but have also made Blueberry Pancakes.While some people have complained that the non-stick surface doesn't work very well we have not had any major issues with it. I do a very light coating of Olive Oil spray top and bottom, lightly wiping it on with a tissue before turning it on, and then start heating up.For Omelettes that all I need to do, and they come out just fine with no sticking.For pancakes it typically takes between 6 - 8 minutes and then I flip the pancakes over and go for another couple of minutes. Then before the second batch I do a light spray of Olive Oil on the bottom surface and pour the next batch of batter.Again, the pancakes come right out with no sticking. Once in a while if the blueberry gets on the divider that might stick just a little bit on the second batch of pancakes, but it is easy enough during cleanup to remove.Using the Olive Oil spray makes cleanup a breeze.Pros:Once you get used to the maker you can get very consistent results.Pros:After a short learning period it is very easy to achieve consistent results.Cons:It would be nicer if this was a little larger. Some people may prefer slightly larger Omelettes, but it is OK for us.There is no power switch so you want to be sure to unplug it when you have finished the last batch.This is a pretty simple device so hopefully it will last quite a while. But I expect that at some point it will wear out and when it does I would order another one since it is not very expensive.

Not sure why some of the (partially) negative reviews. This little guy really performs. My husband and I got tired of sloppy, runny egg dishes or long quiche-making process and messy kitchen and clean-up.SIZE: Great for individual or couple but not for family or group. The two sides make a nice portion for one person or shared for two.FIRST MEAL: Did fresh crab/fresh basil/sweet red pepper/scallions/shaved Parmesan frittata. Sautéed ingredients w/ seasoning. Mixed up frothy 6 eggs & milk mixture as would normally for quiche or frittata.COOKING: That produced 3 “rounds” in the cooker. Used 1/3 cup measure, put a little egg mixture in bottom of each. Added other ingredients, then filled both halves to TOP of section. NOTE: Instructions tell you to fill JUST A LITTLE BELOW. Going to TOP allowed eggs to rise just enough to touch top of grill so it BROWNED nicely. No spill over.TIME TO COOK: Approx 10 minutes or slightly less. You can open the lid without a problem to check.

I was able to get this for $6 as an ad-on item, which is an incredible price. For $6 this is a spectacular item, easily five stars. But if you’re going to pay the $40 full price for it, then it’s more like a four-star item. It has a few minor issues that might be a little bit disappointing if you have to pay full price for it.1) The nonstick surface is… Weird. The instructions say to add a light coat of oil to the nonstick surface before the first use, which I did, and the device worked fine. But then I went to clean it up after use, and the nonstick surface was oddly a little sticky, kind of like a slightly sticky stamp or a sticker, which is very odd for something that is “non-stick”. It’s hard to describe, But I will just say that it did not have a sleek slippery quality to it like I would expect on most nonstick cookware, it just had this slightly tacky sticky feeling to it that kind of grabbed anything I was using to clean it with. I washed it thoroughly, but the next time I used it, I had the same weird stickiness problem. It’s a very minor issue, and the device works as I would expect it to, it’s just a little weird.2) The device cooks the bottom of whatever you put in it perfectly well, but in doing so the top of whatever I’m cooking tends to end up a little bit undercooked. This may be because the top of what I’m cooking isn’t tall enough to reach all the way to the upper non-stick cooking plate in the device, but it would be hard to measure things out so that they would exactly reach that top plate, so it seems like this would be a common problem for people. I’ve used other similar cooking devices that allow you to flip them over so that the top becomes the bottom, so the ingredients inside rest squarely on the other cooking surface to continue cooking, and that seems to work much better. I wish this device had the option to be able to easily flip the device over mid-cook and allow the top of whatever you’re cooking to rest on the top cooking plate to continue cooking. That would solve this problem entirely.I could see this device being great for use in a dorm room or other space where cooking options are very limited. It would allow you to cook a variety of things in those limited circumstances, and allow you to get away from having to microwave everything.Overall I think it’s a good device, I’ve been using it quite a bit, and I enjoy using it. The few minor issues I have with the device have not detracted from my enjoyment it, so if you get a good deal on it I think it’s very much worth buying. Personally I would not pay the retail $40 price for this, but I could definitely see paying $20 for it. And if you get the chance to buy it for $6 like I did, definitely do it. It is absolutely worth $6!

The instructions are not real clear, but if you follow what you understand of them that's enough. I read many negative reviews and almost didn't buy. But then I decided to go with it. I followed instructions for cleaning and heating...whisked 4 eggs in my batter bowl...poured olive oil on a paper towel and lightly applied to cooking surfaces...put in 1 teaspoon of finely chopped bell pepper and some of the microwave sausage thawed and crumbled poured in enough whisked egg mixture leaving a little space for the egg to rise while cooking and closed the lid. I forgot to time it, but raised the lid a few times. When they began to look pretty much cooked I added a sprinkling of grated cheese....closed the lid for a few seconds then removed them when cheese melted. Using 4 eggs makes 4 omelets. They were really good. My husband poured a bit of salsa on his...said he was very impressed. I'm glad I ordered this little gem and will be using it often.