I used to be very anti-toaster oven because when I was in my 20s my roommate at the time had one, and it took forever to toast something.

Flashforward to a few years ago and our regular toaster died, and we pulled out from storage a cheap toaster oven that was still new in the box that someone gave us for our wedding. I reluctantly agreed to use it instead of buying a toaster, and I actually really like it.

It toasts things in a reasonable amount of time, and I like it for other things like heating up a small number of chicken nuggets for my kids. It is also great for crisping up refrigerated bacon!

My one complaint is that it is pretty hard to keep clean.

We used the toaster oven almost daily. We have a super fancy one that even rotisseries. It is a godsend in summer when you don’t want to heat up the whole kitchen.

Anonymous wrote:Team toaster oven!

And consider getting a multi-function one. There are toaster/microwave/air-fryer combos

Team toaster oven!

I can make lasagna and other oven-baked dishes in my toaster oven. I find this incredible, not having to use my regular oven. Toaster oven all the way. (We have a Breville, which we bought so long ago but works great!)

Toaster oven for all the reasons everyone else said. Ours is convection as well as regular.

My toaster oven holds a 9x9 pyrex. I use it all the time for baking'

Toaster oven

I use the Breville significantly more often than I use my actual oven - it heats much faster plus has a wider temperature range.

It’s a slight downgrade from a toaster for toast (at least in terms of speed) but so worth it for everything else it can do.

As long as you have the counter space for it, definitely a toaster oven.

In addition to toasting breads and reheating some leftovers, I like having a smaller oven. There are times that I've baked dinner or a dinner side in the toaster oven and don't have to heat up the big oven and waste energy. I can make a roll of refrigerator crescent rolls or freezer biscuits without heating up the big oven. We bake small individual pizzas without heating up the big oven. We use it a lot of baking small quantities and it's really nice to have the option.

Love the toaster oven . Our most made item in it is toast with melty cheese on top.

We use our toaster oven (brevill mini oven) daily. But I still go for the toaster when I want a great piece of toast. If I had to choose, it's toaster oven all the way.

I love my toaster oven. I can reheat leftover meat, cook frozen chicken or French fries, toast sandwich rolls, roast vegetables, etc.

I vote toaster oven. I have a Breville and use it daily for all sorts of things.

Currently have a toaster and use it for roasting bread and waffles regularly. Once it dies and needs to replace wondering if I should replace it with a toaster oven. I have 2 elementary age kids if that matters