Imagine this: Morning on Sunday. The sun is shining through the window, the coffee is brewing, and you promised to make pancakes for everyone. The problem? Everyone wants theirs to be cooked perfectly. The extra large electric skillet is a game-changer for both breakfast and dinner fighters.

Have you ever tried to fit six pancakes into one regular-sized pan? You can, but it’s like playing Tetris with batter. The extra-large skillet makes that fight go away. Put a dozen pancakes on top of each other, let them sizzle, and smell that sweet smell of maple syrup victory. Spacious space ensures bacon stays away from eggs, and everyone eats at the same time—no one has to wait for round two.

But it’s not only for the morning. You can cook peppers, onions, and carnitas at the same time, which makes Taco Tuesday even better. Do you like stir fry? You’ll love having the space to toss veggies like a pro without worrying that a lone broccoli floret will fall on the floor. Even grilled cheese sandwiches, six at a time. The smell of comfort food will fill the whole house, and you’ll get a lot of social points.

You can go from cooking a steak at a high temperature to simmering a tomato sauce at a low temperature without breaking a sweat. And cleaning up is really easy, unlike those old hefty griddles. Most models include nonstick coatings that make cleaning them easy with only a flick of the wrist. You won’t have to scrub them.

Let’s not forget how useful they are for parties and holidays. Imagine serving out batches of pierogies or crispy potatoes while the rest of the food takes up valuable oven space. People will ask you where you got it. Someone told everyone about your “magic skillet,” so you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving brunch.

Some people might complain about the storage. You have a good point; they aren’t very delicate. But once you see how easy it is, you find a place. If you need to, put it under the sink or in a cupboard. Just make sure it’s easy to get to in case you want to have a party or eat tacos.

One more thing: If you like kitchen gadgets and cooking for a lot of people is more fun than stressful, this is one thing that will pay for itself in less stress and more flavor. You’ll be amazed at how you managed to eat without it. You could lose your leftovers too—who knew huge could taste this good?