I originally bought this in September 2024 after trying several other sandwich sealers that promised to make homemade Uncrustables. It’s now July 2026 and after nearly two years of using it roughly ten times a week I can honestly say this is still the best sandwich sealer I’ve tried.I’m a homeschooling mom so I’m responsible for every breakfast and lunch year-round. My oldest daughter has several food aversions and homemade Uncrustable-style sandwiches are one of the meals she’ll happily eat without complaint. Because of that this little gadget gets used constantly in my house.Before buying this one I tried three other styles. I used the one piece cookie press style, the two piece cutter and crimper style, and even the Pampered Chef Cut-N-Seal. While they the first two worked occasionally- neither of them were consistently reliable. The Pampered Chef version worked but also costs considerably more than I wanted to spend.This one has been different. It has never failed to completely seal a sandwich for me, and the price is amazing.For peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I spread peanut butter on both slices of bread. That creates a barrier that helps prevent the jelly from soaking into the bread. Then I spoon the jelly into the center of one slice, breaking it up slightly instead of leaving one large blob. After placing the second slice on top, I firmly press the sandwich in the cutter and gently rock it back and forth on the countertop while applying pressure. Every sandwich comes out perfectly round and completely sealed. I know you just read instructions on how to make a sandwich but in this maker it really makes a difference.I’ve used smooth peanut butter, crunchy peanut butter, Nutella, marshmallow fluff, honey, and several different kinds of jelly. Every combination has sealed well without the bread becoming soggy.The thing I appreciate most is that this isn’t just useful for peanut butter and jelly though. I regularly use it to make sealed grilled cheese sandwiches, sloppy joes, tuna sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, and egg sandwiches. It works especially well with messier fillings because everything stays contained while my kids eat.Most of the peanut butter sandwiches are made either the night before or the morning we’re going to eat them, so they typically sit anywhere from five to seventeen hours before being served. They stay sealed the entire time without the filling leaking out. I’ve also frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to thaw later, and they have stayed perfectly sealed after defrosting.Cleaning has been simple. Most of the time I just place both pieces in the dishwasher. If I hand wash it, a bottle brush easily reaches into the grooves. I have taken this maker on vacation with me because of ease of cleaning and ease of use.After using this several times a week for nearly two years and making well over a thousand sandwiches I would absolutely buy it again. Matter of fact I did: I bought one for my sister. The maker consistently produces better results than every other sandwich sealer I’ve tried, and it’s become one of the most used kitchen gadgets in our house.Pros:Creates consistently sealed sandwiches.Has never failed to seal a sandwich in nearly two years of use.Works with peanut butter, jelly, Nutella, marshmallow fluff, honey, and other fillingsGreat for grilled cheese, sloppy joes, tuna, chicken, and egg sandwiches.Sandwiches stay sealed for hours and even after freezing.Easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.Excellent value compared to more expensive sandwich sealers.Has held up to heavy use making well over 1,000 sandwiches.Cons:Round shape leaves bread scraps that need to be eaten separately or used in another recipe like French toast bake.That con is a joke. There is no downside to this maker. I do keep the crust though for French toast bake or bread crumbs though. No waste here.
