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 15 Easy Toaster Oven Recipes. They’re a piece of cake, fun, and 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!
15 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.
Toaster Oven S’mores
Make 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 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 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 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.
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