15 Easy Toaster Oven Recipes for Beginners
New to toaster oven cooking? Start with these 15 Easy Toaster Oven Recipes for Beginners. From gooey indoor s’mores to THE BEST baked potatoes, you won’t believe all of the tasty things you can make in your little oven.
We get it, cooking with a new appliance can feel overwhelming. There’s new terminology (what’s convection?), safety precautions, and of course, you’re worried about wasting ingredients.
Creating something that tastes delicious on the first try will instantly boost your confidence in the machine and your ability to use it.
That’s why you should start with something simple.
Not sure what you can make in your toaster oven? We’ve got you covered with this collection of Easy Toaster Oven Recipes. They use just a few ingredients, are super fun, and taste seriously delicious.
Plus each recipe will help you get comfortable cooking with your oven’s basic settings like Bake, Broil, and Toast.
If you’re a total toaster oven newbie, check out these posts to learn the ins and outs of your little oven:
- Everything You Need to Know About Convection Toaster Ovens
- 3 Beginner Toaster Oven Settings
- 4 Surprising Things I’ll Never Use In Our Toaster Oven
Okay, ready to get cooking? Let’s do this!
Easy Toaster Oven Recipes for Beginners
What can you make in a toaster oven? Anything you want! Try one of these easy recipes and discover what's possible.
*Unless otherwise noted, these recipes were created using a conventional toaster oven. For tips on adjusting the recipe's suggested cooking temperature and time for convection, check out this post for everything you need to know about convection toaster ovens.
Toaster Oven S’mores
Whip up a quick batch of indoor s'mores and enjoy ooey-gooey summertime bliss any time of the year!
Toaster Oven Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Create a customized grilled cheese in just 10 minutes (no skillet required!).
For more cheesy inspiration check out our Toasted Caprese Sandwich, Classic-Style Baked Grilled Cheese, or Grilled Cheese with Apple and Havarti.
Toaster Oven Baked Potatoes
Crispy-skinned and super fluffy, these potatoes take longer than the microwave but taste soooo much better. Trust us, it’s worth the wait!
Toaster Oven Breakfast Sandwich
Skip the drive-thru, and treat yourself to an easy 10-minute breakfast sandwich. It cooks entirely in your little oven using the TOAST setting.
Toaster Oven Chocolate Chip Cookies
This small-batch recipe makes just 5 decadent cookies with crispy edges and delightfully chewy middles. If you’re using a convection toaster oven take note of the recommended temperature and time adjustments.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
These little veggie bites are cheesy, delicious, and ready in less than 15 minutes. Feel free to get creative and try them with a variety of different toppings.
Toasted Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Poping your PB&J in the toaster oven is a fast and fun way to transform this lunchtime classic. Try swapping the preserves with fresh fruit like bananas or berries!
Toaster Oven Parmesan Crisps
Salty and crunchy these easy parmesan crisps are a magical 1-ingredient snack.
Pro Tip: Use a toaster oven silicone baking mat for the best results.
Addictive Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds
Made with 4 basic ingredients, these sweet potato rounds are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and always a hit.
Apple Nachos for Two
In just a few minutes you can melt chocolate and toast nuts + coconut in your little oven - perfect for making a quick batch of dessert nachos!
Rosemary Cashews
Loaded with SWEET and SAVORY flavor, these nuts are irresistible. The simple recipe comes together quickly with just 5 basic ingredients.
Toaster Oven Roasted Broccoli
From kids to adults, everyone loves this easy healthy side dish. If you've got frozen broccoli on hand, check out this post for how to roast frozen broccoli in a toaster oven.
Egg and Cheese Toasts
Great as a quick snack, tomato soup dipper, or giant crouton with your next salad! Once you see how easy these egg and cheese toasts are, you’re going to want to make your own customized version.
Toaster Oven Quesadilla
Have leftover roasted squash? Toss it into a baked quesadilla for some classic comfort food with a healthy-ish fall twist.
Quick Baked Sweet Potatoes
Bake tender and creamy sweet potatoes in half the time with this simple method.
Toaster Oven Veggie Nachos
A basic toaster oven recipe for the classic finger food, upgraded with lots of veggies. Of course, you can always add your favorite toppings.
Toaster Oven Roasted Asparagus Spears
Roasting asparagus gives it a deeper flavor and the crispy tips are so delicious. Why wait forever for your big oven to preheat when you can use a toaster oven instead?
Toaster Oven Baked Potato Wedges Recipe
Easy to customize, these crispy and creamy baked potato wedges taste better than takeout.
Toaster Oven Cinnamon Toast
Classic sweet and crispy cinnamon toast with a fun citrus twist!
Pro Tip: Keep a stash of the prepped bread in your freezer for a sweet treat you can bake anytime.
That should get you started! Once you’re feeling confident and ready to branch out, you can find all of our Toaster Oven Recipes here.
Hi Tim and Brie. Love your site! My partner and I have been looking for someone who understands the power of the conventional toaster oven and its culinary diversity. Keep up the great work! – Ingrid K.
Thanks so much, Ingrid! It always makes my day to meet another toaster oven fanatic 🙂
Happy Cooking!
~ Brie
Yum! Those s’mores look delicious! It’s amazing what you can do with a simple toaster oven!