A food processor is the workhorse of any serious kitchen. The Cuisinart 11-cup handles 95% of tasks. Breville's 16-cup is for batch cooking and larger households.
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Cuisinart
Cuisinart FP-11SV Elemental 11-Cup Food Processor
Cuisinart's 11-cup is the gold standard for home cooks. Prepping vegetables for a week of meals takes minutes. The simple 3-button interface means you actually use it instead of ignoring it.
Pros
- Handles chopping, slicing, shredding
- Easy to clean
- Compact 11-cup capacity
Cons
- No dough blade included
- Loud motor
Breville
Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef 16-Cup Food Processor
For batch cooking, meal prep businesses, or large families, Breville's Sous Chef is in a different league. The super-wide feed chute fits whole tomatoes. The motor runs cool and quiet for a machine this powerful.
Pros
- 16-cup large capacity
- Super-wide feed chute
- Commercial-grade motor
Cons
- Premium price
- More parts to wash