31 Things From Walmart That Should Be A Staple In Every Kitchen
Check out these products (literally) and let's get ~cookin~.
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1. An enameled Dutch oven perfect for sourdough lovers— bake your loaf in this for the crispiest crust and most tender crumb.
Promising review: "I bought this as a dedicated bread making Dutch oven. I've used this for six months now. I bake bread at least once a week. In addition to that, I've used it as a deep fryer too! It has held up beautifully and I feel like it doesn't perform very differently from my Le Crueset. Plus, I feel better about using and abusing it. It can handle anything you throw at it."—WalmartCustomer
Price: $39.98 (originally $59.97, available in two colors)
2. A small glass bowl set that's a) adorable, and b) perfect for spices, mise en place, and sauces.
3. A motion sensor trash can for easy disposal of your grossest kitchen messes.
Promising review: "For the value it was one of our great buy this year! I think every household should have this. My kids call it the magic trash can!"—WalmartCustomer
Price: $59.99
4. A hand mixer that'll be a savior whether you've been mixing things by hand before now, or if you just don't want to drag out the stand mixer every time you make cookies.
5. An Instant Pot because believe me, it's worth the hype. You can do basically anything in this thing, and with half the cook time and easy cleanup to boot.
6. A compact Keurig that won't take up as much space on your counter as the original, but will still make a darn fine cup of coffee at the push of a button.
Promising review: "I love the Keurig compact single serve K-Cup makers. I originally bought this coffee machine for my daughter who is away at college. She absolutely loves it and so do I, so I decided to buy another one for me. I absolutely recommend this coffee machine!!"—Tonia
Price: $59+ (available in five colors)
7. A hand grater because you should be using this for garlic, chopping is for chumps. This is my one piece of cooking advice.
8. A set of color-coded knives that aren't just adorable. They'll also help you stop cross-contamination, and keep your knives sharper for longer.
Promising review: "I bought one set for myself and was so impressed that I bought another for my brother for Christmas. I have a butcher block that belonged to my dad, he had a meat store. I bought a magnetic holder and the knives are accessible at all times. Love love them. The different colors helps to make sure I grab the right knife."—MaryCincinnati
Price: $29.95
9. An air fryer for mega crispiness on fries, veggies, meats, and more, all with a teeny footprint on your countertop.
Promising review: "Just got this air fryer to replace a larger noisier one. I love this one. It is a perfect size for one or two people. It is so quiet when it's in use, and so easy to use. Got my daughter one, and she loves it. It works great on poultry, fries, frozen snack foods. This is a must-have and just the right size for smaller portions."—Unicorrn
Price: $49.92 (available in four colors)
10. A Pyrex storage set that's incredibly multipurpose. You can prep, store, freeze, microwave, and more. The glass dishes (but not the lids!) are even oven-safe!
Promising review: "Just what I needed! The larger rectangular can also be used to bake a single chicken breast or salmon filet. The smaller rectangular dish is a bit small but good for a few brownies or similar. The two smaller rounds are a really good size, bigger than expected, and the 4-cup round one is perfect for lots of things, not only storage - I use mine for ramen! Very good quality thick strong glass, lids fit well."—Laura
Price: $53.97
11. A retro-style microwave to make heating up food a snap. If you don't have a microwave, you need one by now, and if you do have one, it's probably time to replace it. Those things lose power, and you shouldn't have to take five minutes to heat up some water!
12. A food processor that'll make chopping and grinding a breeze. That shredder attachment is a lifesaver for carrot cake, hashbrowns, and even shredded cheese.
Promising review: "I recently bought this product and I am amazed at how often I have used it and how much easier it has made my life. The very sharp blade dices, slices, cuts and shreds super quickly. Clean up is really easy as the parts go in the dishwasher and I love that the blades store in the bowl so they are never lost."—Jkan1
Price: $69.99 (originally $99.99)
13. A wave-action blender to totally upgrade your smoothie game. Your morning drink will be that much quicker, smoother, and more efficient.
Promising review: "This blender is perfect for the price. I've never really been one to use a blender but decided to buy this to use at my tiki bar. Now I use it at least weekly. It has a dicing setting for making salsa as well as a puree and milkshake setting. It has a setting for self-cleaning. All settings work perfectly. I wanted a blender that worked well, was less expensive, and looked nice. This blender does all three."—WalmartShopper
Price: $34.96 (available in three colors)
14. A kitchen gadget set with everything you could possibly need. Literally, if you need something in the kitchen, it's in this set.
Promising review: "This is a fantastic deal on a set like this! It's affordable but still good quality kitchen items. I wasn't sure what to expect ordering this since it had so many utensils and items at that price, but I was pleasantly surprised. This is a must-have for anyone starting out in a new home or apartment. Has all the basic necessities with a few extra perks thrown in."—Kayla
Price: $29.97
15. A digital scale so you can finally be ~precise~ and ~bakerly~ with your measurements. Paul Hollywood would be proud.
Promising review: "The is the first digital scale I have ever owned and the precision is fantastic. I place a small saucer or bowl on top, hit the tare button to make that the new zero weight and add the ingredients right on the scale. Using the bowl or saucer also minimizes cleanup. The scale turns itself off automatically or you can do it manually. Wish I had bought one sooner. My granddaughter has my old conventional kitchen scale in her play-kitchen now."—GBGPA
Price: $13.96 (originally $19.79, available in five colors)
16. A hand blender that will revolutionize your soup game. It's good for baking, smoothies, and purees, but trust me, it's absolutely primo for soup.
Promising review: "I am sorry I waited so long to purchase this. I mainly bought it to make mayo, which it does perfectly. I usually make small batches but I made a 2-egg/2-cup oil mayo recipe in a 32-oz mason jar using this blender. It came out perfect in seconds. Haven't tried it yet with a smaller batch but I think it will be fine. I make homemade yogurt that I strain to make thicker. I usually use my hand mixer to add in more whey when I strain out too much. I tried doing it with this blender and the results were awesome, so smooth and creamy. Because I make these two things regularly, I feel the blender is worth it for those things alone. But the ease of blending in the same bowl and having only the metal wand to wash is why I wish I bought it sooner."—Lisa
Price: $49.95 (originally $69.95)
17. A SodaStream Fizzi for all your, well, fizzy needs. It'll cut down on waste and save you some cash, while still satisfying your seltzer or soda habit.
Promising review: "We LOVE our SodaStream. I always thought it was only for making soda/pop but then I realized we can make sparkling water also! Ends up saving us money by not having to buy La Croix. We have started experimenting with infusing it with natural fruit flavors because I like the flavored water. My boys are perfectly content with plain bubbly water. Buy two CO2 cartridges so then you have a backup if one runs out and you don't have to run out to get it filled right away. We can't wait to show our friends and let them taste it!"—PrincessInMs
Price: $49.99 (originally $89.99, available in three colors)
18. A meat thermometer so you'll never have an unexpectedly pink chicken breast or a dry steak ever again.
Promising review: "This digital thermometer is easy to use and very accurate. It's easy to figure out how to use as well. Just push the top button to extend the probe out and use the on off button to power it up. It takes one AAA battery. It's very lightweight and folds up nicely and fits in my drawer very well. I didn't have any trouble figuring out how to use it the very first time. It worked great for me when I was making yogurt. You can also switch it from Celsius to Fahrenheit very easily."—Lsp0604
Price: $13.99 (originally $19.99)
19. A slow cooker because set-it-and-forget-it meals are what we all need right now. Plus this one is adorable, which always helps.
Promising review: "This is the second one of these I've purchased. I bought the first for me and just recently bought one for my mom for Mother's Day. It's a nice size. Perfect for a roast or a large meal. I make lasagna in mine when I'm making a large batch."—audrey
Price: $24.96 (available in two patterns)
20. A pair of tongs that you'll totally flip out over. I'm sorry, I couldn't resist the pun.
21. An electric griddle for the most perfect Saturday mornings. You'll never make pancakes in a pan after using this baby.
Promising review: "Purchased about two years ago. I love my griddle. I don't put it in the dishwasher, even though the title says dishwasher-safe. It wipes clean with a paper towel which works fine. I've never had any issues and use it about four to five times a month. When I store it I put a dish towel over it to protect the griddle coating. The heat temps are accurate."—Leesa
Price: $19.96 (originally $31)
22. A spice rack that you can leave freestanding or put on the inside of a cabinet door. You'll never have to sort through three containers of cinnamon to find the cumin again.
23. A nonstick cookware set to add a little pop of color to your nightly dinner routine. Plus you can just stick 'em in the dishwasher, no fussy cleanup necessary.
Promising review: "I am an avid Tasty videos watcher so I put a lot of trust in what they do and come up with. This cookware looks and feels amazing! Great addition to my kitchen. No worry nonstick innovation! It's a set you will never just ignore lying around dirty. It's the one you respect and take care of! Love it!"—Ldguy
Price: $69 (available in five colors)
24. A rapid cold brew maker, which may just be the innovation of the century. No more waiting hours for coffee to brew!
Promising review: "Fantastic compact, French-press style cold brew coffee maker. It takes up very little counter space and stores easily when not in use. You literally set it up, turn it on, and can walk away until the brew time is complete. There's just one on/off speed adjustment knob so it is very easy to dial in the right speed. I've used it several times now and I find absolutely no grounds in my coffee. I brewed a carafe of iced coffee for my Fourth of July picnic and stored it in the fridge for a few hours. Tasted great and my guests thought I ran out to pick up iced coffee, they wouldn't believe this was home-brewed. Definitely recommend to coffee aficionados, or anyone who likes iced coffee seasonally. Even if I only use it during warmer months, it's a great addition to my kitchen."—Emy15584
Price: $67.89 (originally $79.99)
25. A bakeware set with basically everything you could possibly need, whether you're a seasoned cookie maker or are just getting started.
Promising review: "Basic set, but provides everything you need for every day baking. Have used it to bake brownies, cookies and cakes. With this type of aluminum, if you dry it right away with a dryer cloth/rag after washing then that will help prevent premature rusting and preserving the functionality and aesthetic of each piece. Cost-efficient, sufficient, overall good purchase."—RC
Price: $25.97 (originally $38.67)
26. A set of nested measuring cups to save so much space in your drawers. You can put so much other stuff in there now!
27. A set of fridge and freezer storage bins for all your snacks, cheeses, sodas, and more, so they'll no longer be just kind of scattered around in there.
28. A kitchen drawer organizer to take your weird tangled pile of cutlery and make it a lovely, display-worthy space.
29. A set of mixing bowls with pouring spouts that'll help to eliminate those annoying countertop drips and spills.
30. A kitchen towel and oven mitt set to protect your hands from heat, cold, and sharp.
31. A cast-iron skillet because they last forever. You're basically buying an heirloom, but a useful one.
Promising review: "This is the first cast iron pan I have owned but so far I am enjoying using it. Food doesn't stick and it is easy to clean. The pan, itself, is a high quality product and the price was very reasonable. I definitely recommend getting a cast iron pan versus a nonstick product. I kept having to buy new ones as the bottom kept curving due to heat."—jan
Price: $19.92 (originally $39.50)
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