The Best Hand and Immersion Blenders

The newest and most popular addition to the blender market is the hand blender, or sometimes called the immersion blender.  The device is a long, slender rod that is used for blending soft solid foods and liquids.  What makes this appliance so user friendly is that it can fit into a saucepan, cup, or bowl for easy, hassle-free blending without having to move contents to a blender carafe. They clean up more quickly than the traditional blender and fit nicely in a drawer for easy storage.

The following are a few of the most popular brands of Immersion Blenders and Hand Blenders:

Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome

Works great and easily purees soups, blends batters and mixes delicious smoothies.  It has a 200 watt motor and features a protective guard for the blade which eliminates unwanted splatters. Convenient push button controls are easy to operate and has a lightweight, but sturdy stainless steel design. Also includes a two cup plastic beaker.  These features make it possibly the best immersion blender and also one of the most popular.






KitchenAid KHB300OB Hand Blender, Onyx Black 

If you like getting the most for your money, then this hand blender and its accessories are for you. It comes with the standard blending blade, a wire wisk that can be used for beating eggs and betters and also a chopper for nuts, fruits, cheese or herbs. The four cup beaker can be used for mixing ingredients and fits perfectly inside the strawstring bag which can hold all the accessories. The powerful motor mixes like a pro and has multiple speeds.




Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender, White

This is a great find for all chefs on a shoestring. It features a 120 watt motor, stainless steel blade and easy-grip handle.  It does a great job mixing and blending and rinses clean in seconds. It easily crushes ice when making your favorite smoothie and whips up smooth pudding, frostings and mashed potatoes.  All these great features on this immersion blender at less than 20 bucks.