# Cheesy Hot Sandwich Toasters The Grilled Cheese Toaster Creates Hot Sandwiches in Minutes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-toast References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2017/01/grilled-cheese-toaster.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=Grilled+Cheese+Toaster&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Making a grilled cheese usually requires pulling out a [frying pan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef) or warming up the sandwich maker, but the Grilled Cheese Toaster aims to be an easier option to make use of. The appliance works just like a [traditional toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto) except it has baskets for holding the sandwiches in place to warm each sandwich to perfection. The toaster can create two sandwiches at a time and is ideal for making [grilled cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheesestyle-bites) but can also be used to create customized sandwiches of all kinds. The Grilled Cheese Toaster can be used with an array of different bread types and can even help to reduce the calories in the sandwiches by cutting down on the amount of fat needed on the outside of the sandwich. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convenient Kitchen Appliances:** The rise of appliances like the Grilled Cheese Toaster highlights the demand for convenient and time-saving kitchen gadgets. - **Customized Food Preparation:** The Grilled Cheese Toaster taps into the trend of personalized food by allowing users to create customized sandwiches. - **Health-conscious Cooking:** Appliances like the Grilled Cheese Toaster cater to health-conscious individuals by providing options to reduce calorie intake. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance:** The Grilled Cheese Toaster fits within the kitchen appliance industry that continues to innovate with new gadgets and tools. - **Food and Beverage:** The customizable feature of the Grilled Cheese Toaster aligns with the food and beverage industry's focus on personalized and unique dining experiences. - **Healthy Eating:** The Grilled Cheese Toaster offers opportunities within the healthy eating industry by providing a tool to reduce the amount of fat in sandwiches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Sandwich Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toastyfresh-autoserve.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Hot Dog Bun Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-bun-toasters.md) - [Grilled Cheese Swatch Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borden-grilled-cheese-swatch-book.md) - [Self-Referential Sandwich Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-maker-concept.md) - [Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-grilled-cheese.md) - [Convenient Toaster-Ready Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herta-toasties.md) - [Smart Customization Kitchen Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster.md) - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md)