Betty Crocker Pizza Maker Plus, 12" Indoor Grill, 1440W, BC-2958CR, Red

So tonight I was talking with an Internet friend about pizza and I mentioned this product and how much I love it. I looked back at my order history and found that I bought mine in 2019. That’s almost six years of use for an item that is still (at time of writing this) under forty dollars! We primarily use it for pizza, and it does best with thinner crusts. Is it great for every type of pizza? No. Of course, the square ones don’t fit (check the pizza box carefully before you buy). And in my experience, it doesn’t perform as well with deeper crusts. HOWEVER, for a round, thinner crust pizza, THIS GADGET KILLS IT. I’ve yet to see a pizza come out of any oven that is so evenly browned and crispy. We will never go back to using a regular oven to make pizzas; THIS GADGET IS THE REAL THING. Now, since we’ve owned and used it for over six years, we’ve found that it does take longer to heat up and also struggles a bit to maintain the “green light” temperature. Also, it has a very short cord (I’m sure for safety but it’s really short and an occasional inconvenience) AND the unit gets very hot to the touch, but I just drape kitchen towels over it (which keep people from bumping into hot surfaces, and keeps the heat inside the unit). But even with those few signs of aging, it still delivers an awesomely crispy, melty, evenly cooked pizza, and it elevates the cheapest of pizzas. We just made one last night, a basic Red Baron Classic Crust that I picked up on the fly from a dollar store. THIS COOKER MADE THAT PIZZA SEEM SPECIAL as it does for any pizza we have made in it. Now, I am off to read the reviews here looking for ideas on what else I can use this terrific thing for. (For anyone interested, our only cleaning of this is to wipe both surfaces well with a paper towel and cooking oil, olive or avocado is what we use…just a simple wipe after and before use is all it needs). TLDR; I’ve used this for several years and it’s worth it, buy this item!

We eat a lot of pizza in our house & this maker is a game changer for us. It cooks so evenly and even the pepperoni on top sizzles and cooks up. My husband is not one for these types of purchases, he believes it will be used once and never touched again; however, he is totally on board with this one. He asked me to use it to warm his left-over pizza in it the next day & loves the way it reheated the pizza as well. No more hot kitchen from the stove being turned on & so much quicker than the oven. Again, we were amazed at how evenly heated the pizza was, if you're in doubt to purchase don't be, it's well worth buying!! I can't wait to cook other things on it & not just pizza.

So far this pizza maker is amazing for the price! No bells and whistles! Simple, just plug in, heat up, cook and unplug. That's it! I make my own pizza dough and sauce. I was looking for a pizza maker however they are many that are just too expensive for my occasional pizza crave ( more often than none) After reading the reviews, I decided to purchase the Betty Crocker Pizza Oven...Let me tell you, I whipped a quick dough and sauce and put it through the test. The 2 pizza's I made came out delicious, the crust was tastier than most pizza's places. The only issue is trying to transfer the dough onto the hot plate. I tried and failed and re-kneeded the dough again. Therefore, I just stretched the dough on the oven itself after it cooled down some. Pizza, requires a preheated oven, so I wasn't sure how it was gonna pan out.( I will be ordering a pizza board to transfer my pizza onto the pizza oven) Even though the oven wasn't as hot as it needed to be the crust came out magnificent! Cant believe such an expensive and simple appliance did such a great job! I don't worry about burning the cheese because I always add the cheese after the pizza has cooked or while it's just resting afterwards- it melts just fine without burning. I didn't have any shredded mozzarella but used slices of cheese when I tried the pizza oven. It also makes great bacon and over easy eggs. I'm sure sandwiches will come delicious as well. My thoughts, you won't be disappointed with this little oven. It does get hot when you open the lid though. Beware of the steam, it can burn you. Definitely use a mitten.. Thank you Betty Crocker and Amazon for having such an affordable pizza oven. I will be purchasing a second one to hurry along pizza night.

One of the best cooking gadgets I have ever bought! It was so worth the money. Store bought frozen pizzas turn out amazing. Just be sure to preheat it first so the pizza cooks evenly and the bottom doesn’t burn. It’s really handy when you don’t want to turn the oven on. Steaks turn out nice and juicy in half the time. It does not have a timer or temperature setting on it, so you have to pay attention to whatever you are cooking so it doesn’t burn. Other than that, this gadget is definitely worth buying. I use it all the time and it is very easy to clean. You literally just wipe it with a damp cloth or paper towel after you are finished cooking and it cools off.

Absolutely love this product. My friend had and was cooking all kinds of things from her freezer like potato skins and chicken strips. Cooked per time on packages. Easy to clean and I use parchment paper for extra easy cleanup. Heats fast so is ready almost immediately. I like the versatility so I don't have to heat the whole house with the oven.

I was actually looking for a quesadilla maker when I came across this. I found it appealing because it could cook so many things and I don't want to store another small appliance that only makes one thing. I read the reviews and was kind of skeptical, but I ordered it anyway. It came on time and secured in a larger box. I took it out of the package and read the manual. The manual does not say to "burn off" the chemicals before using, but I did it anyway because of the suggestions by the other reviewers. I remembered the smoking and terrible smell others have encountered. I did not have any of that. I left it on and open for twenty minutes. I unplugged it and the cleaned it as is recommended in the manual. Then I let it cool and "seasoned" it - per the manual. Then next day, I actually made pizza in it. I made a Digorno pepperoni rising crust pizza first. It took 13 minutes exactly to get the crust a golden brown. My family says it was the best Digorno pizza they have ever had! I did have to use an oven mitt (not a pot holder) as the sides do get hot and some steam does escape when you open the lid. Use a spatula to check your pizza's crust while it is still in the maker. Then, when it is done, slide the spatula and a pancake turner (one on each side) - and have a large plate ready - and just slide it onto the plate. Don't worry - it sounds more complicated than it is! Then I made a cheese Totinos pizza, It cooked in 8 minutes! That pizza maybe could have went one more minute, but I didn't want it to burn. Totino's has a very thin crust. It tasted great too! All of this without heating up the oven and hand washing a pizza pan that does not really fit well into the dishwasher. The manual comes with recipes and approximate times for cooking different foods. I just happened to have cinnamon rolls in a can in the fridge. I just had to try them in the maker. They cooked in 8 minutes! If and when I make them again - I will remove them at 7 minutes. They were almost burned at 8 minutes. But they still tasted great. I can't wait to make quesadillas in this maker. I am going to try large cookies with parchment paper too. I am so happy with this purchase! Easy to clean and to store. So much easier than normal pizza night! There is not a timer on this pizza maker. You will have to check the pizza by opening the lid occasionally. I wrote down the times of everything I cooked so it will be easier next time. I set the timer on the stove and checked the food after five minutes. This method proved to be right for perfect crust.

Let me start by saying I am a Type II diabetic. No pizza for me if it's made with high carb flour. I got the Pizza Maker Plus because I was tired of cleaning cheese and ingredient spillage on my 8" quesadilla maker with the raised segments so I'd have 6 even pre-formed slices. With just the minimal ingredients, I was always fighting with cheese being smushed out and dripping down the maker, fighting to close it so it was secured shut if I added small amounts of ground beef or diced onion or green pepper. It was more of a pain if I was using the 10" or the 8" Zero Carb tortilla's. The 10" was too big and the 8" sizes were too small. I just finished making quesadilla's in both the 10 & 8 inch sizes. Put my fixin's on. Even threw on a little pizza sauce. Ten minutes later I was chowing down on what I would call the perfect homemade quesadilla. Top and bottom toasted just the way I like. No cheese smushed out on the 10" and with the 8", maybe 1/2 tsp of cheese showing in the Pizza Maker bottom pan. And that was my fault. If you're having the same troubles or have thought about a quesadilla maker, get the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker Plus. It doesn't just do pizza. Eggs, toasted cheese sandwiches, use your imagination

It does a great job and it's very handy. However, I bought this item twice, the most recent being October 1st of 2023. The first time I bought it was earlier in 2023. Both times I had to repurchase because of a faulty thermostat. At least this last time it lasted two and a half years instead of 2 months. I'm pretty sure the price has gone up about six dollars but here I am buying it again because as I said it does a great job and it's very handy.

Al principio pensé que sería solo como una crepera pero este producto ha superado mis espectativas por mucho, hasta ahora nada se le ha pegado, que era una de mis mayores preocupaciones, tampoco se ha desgastado el teflón (o hierro, la verdad ignoro que material sea). Lo he usado para omellete, queda super rápido y grande, queda bien cosido por ambos lados pero la cocción es tan buena que incluso te permite voltearlo sin que se rompa. He preparado también hotcakes y han sido los hot cakes más pachoncitos que he visto en mi vida, me encantaron (usando la receta y harina de siempre). Para la pizza he usado solo la masa de betty crocker y ha sido super facil, un poco de agua tibia, amasas y dejas reposar 5min y está lista para prepararse. No comentan mi error de principiante de aplanar la masa, echarle todos los ingredientes y después quererla mover al aparato XD, lo que hago ahora es aplanar, enseguida la meto al aparato y ahí pongo los ingredientes y tapo, aprox en 15min está lista y a mi familia le ha gustado más que la de cadenas.

Unfortunately, I had to return. It was not what I was looking for

Surprisingly handy little appliance! I picked this up for travel and quick breakfasts, and it’s been perfect — compact, lightweight, and easy to clean. Heats up fast and cooks evenly every time. It doesn’t take much space, so it’s great for small apartments, dorms, or RVs. The cord wraps neatly underneath, which makes it easy to pack or store. 🍳 Overall: Simple, reliable, and ideal for quick meals on the go. Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants convenience without sacrificing quality.

It is designed to work on 110 volts and not on 210-220 volts. Not usable in India.

Super útil, prático e facil de usar e limpar!