Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Tri-Ply Double Burner Griddle Review: Worth It?

We rate this griddle 4.1 out of 5 for a pan that spans two burners, releases pancakes and eggs cleanly, and works on induction.

Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Double Burner Griddle specs

Model number	MCP45-25NSP1
Cooking surface	10 x 18 in, spans two burners
Construction	Tri-ply, aluminum core, brushed stainless exterior, Heat Surround Technology
Nonstick surface	PurelyCeramic, described as PFAS-free
Stovetop compatibility	Gas, electric, and induction
Oven-safe limit	Retailer listings disagree, 500F most common; confirm in the manual
Weight	About 4 to 4.4 lb
Care	Hand wash recommended
Warranty	Lifetime

Size, Weight and Cooking Surface

The cooking surface measures 10x18 inches, sized to sit across two side-by-side burners. Overall length with handles runs to about 21 inches, so leave room on the stovetop for the handles. Published weights range from about 4 to 4.4 pounds depending on the listing, which makes it light enough to lift with one hand.

The size is the main reason to buy it. Six pancakes fit comfortably and eight fit at a stretch, compared with three in a 12 inch skillet. A full plate of pancakes, bacon, and eggs fits on one surface, so the whole breakfast finishes at the same time.

Construction: Tri-Ply Stainless and Heat Surround

The body is tri-ply: a pure aluminum core sandwiched between layers of stainless steel. Cuisinart adds Heat Surround Technology, which spreads heat along the base and up the sidewalls instead of leaving it concentrated under the burners. The aluminum core spreads heat across the whole surface, so a griddle that spans two burners has fewer hot and cold spots than you would expect.

Nonstick Surface and PFAS-Free Claims

The cooking surface is a PurelyCeramic nonstick interior, and retailer listings describe it as PFAS-free. We would treat that wording as the seller's description and check the current packaging before you rely on it. The practical point is that ceramic is more fragile than the older PTFE coatings, so it needs gentle utensils. The nonstick can wear out after roughly four years of regular use, which is a fair life for a pan at this price.

Beyond the surface and coating, the body matters too. The solid stainless handles are riveted and stay cool on the stovetop. The base is flat and stable, and it sat steadily on heavy gas grates without rocking. A drip-free pouring rim helps when you tip off bacon fat.

Build quality is good for the price. The pan feels like a smaller cousin of full-size tri-ply cookware, not a thin stamped sheet, and the lifetime warranty adds some confidence.

Heat Distribution Across Two Burners

Heat distribution is the main test for a two-burner griddle, and this one performs mostly well, with one clear pattern. The gap between the two burners leaves the middle darker than the ends. When we made quesadillas after about 6 minutes of preheat on medium, they browned everywhere but darkest in the center.

The fix is simple. Preheat low and slow, rotate the food, and keep the busiest cooking toward the burner zones. On a powerful gas range, turn the flame down to medium-low for pancakes.

Pancakes, Eggs and Bacon

Pancakes and scrambled eggs release cleanly, and the ceramic surface needs only a light film of butter or oil. The roomy surface means one batch feeds a family instead of three rounds in a skillet. Bacon fits in a single layer, and the pouring rim keeps the grease from running down the side.

Searing and Sauteing

This is not a searing pan. The ceramic coating and the heat limits that protect it keep you in medium territory, so a hard, smoking sear is better left to cast iron or plain stainless. For sauteed vegetables and gently browned quesadillas, it does the job well.

With the cooking results covered, the last question is which stovetops suit it. On gas and electric the griddle behaves as you would expect. On induction it works, but it needs a medium preheat while you nudge the pan around, and a slight base warp can cause a faint vibrating hum on the glass. A base that is not perfectly flat gives uneven induction contact.

Induction bridge zones are a good match for the 10 x 18 footprint, and few double burner griddles lie flat enough for them. If you own an induction range with a bridge zone, this is one of the more workable choices.

The oven rating is less clear. Retailer listings disagree on the oven rating, with 500F the most common figure, so confirm the limit in the manual before the griddle goes in the oven.

The ceramic surface makes the biggest difference during cleanup. After pancakes and eggs, a quick rinse cleared the pan with no hand scrubbing. Cuisinart recommends hand washing, although some retailers describe the griddle as dishwasher safe. Hand washing is the safer routine for the nonstick.

Use soft sponges and wood, silicone, or nylon utensils, since the ceramic coating is fragile. Let the pan cool before it meets water, which also protects the base from warping.

We did not run head-to-head tests against other products, so this is a general guide to the type of pan, not a ranking of specific models. If the alternatives interest you, see our guides to the best griddles and the best electric griddles.

Buy it if you cook big weekend breakfasts and want one pan for pancakes, eggs, and bacon. It suits induction owners with a bridge zone especially well.

Pass if you want to sear steaks, cook over a campfire, or use a pan that needs no special care. In that case cast iron or an electric griddle fits better.

Because Cuisinart lists the model as discontinued, buy it while leftover stock lasts.