Anyone find a new Toaster Oven that is worth the cost

[canoeist52]

and won't burn down the house? We've had it with the "flaming toaster syndrome".

[graywarrior]

1. Toasters are for squares

I just bought a Hamilton Beach toaster oven. It rules. I think I paid $39 on sale. It may have been $49.

[canoeist52]

2. We have a year-old Kenmore. It make the most un-nerving noisesafter it's turned off.

I've got it on a switchable power strip because the last one we owned had an electrical fire when it wasn't even on.
Also when I used a plastic scrubby on it the numbers rubbed off. We now have to guess at the time and temps.

[LiberalEsto]

4. Good question!

I went through many years of malfunctioning toasters and toaster ovens.

Last year we replaced a decent DeLonghi toaster oven that finally kicked the bucket after several years of good performance.

This time we went for a Cuisinart combination toaster oven/convection oven, after reading lots of reviews and ratings.

It is a little bit complicated to figure out at first, but it works well, seems very accurate and is very easy to clean.

[Atman]

5. What do you mean by "worth the cost?"

We've totally replaced our real oven...we just store pots and pans in it. In its place we bought a Kitchenaid countertop combo convection oven. It'll bake two 12" pizzas, or roast a 5' chicken...and it does toast and waffles. Great oven! Might not be what you're looking for, but the extra electricity savings over your full-size oven might make it worthwhile.

[IcyPeas]

6. I have one of these...

and I love it. It's pretty accurate and I use it all the time!!

http://www.cuisinart.com/products/toaster_ovens/tob-195.html

[RebelOne]

7. It may not suit your needs,

but I bought a small Elite toaster oven at my local Kroger here in North Georgia for only $3.90. I was a manger's special. It works great, since I only cook enough for one and bake small amounts in it. But I have put a good-sized piece of salmon into it and it baked to perfection. My local Kroger has some really fantastic manager's specials. I bought a pair of Pajama Jeans for only $3.99. A week before that I had ordered a pair online and they were $39.99. So keep your eye out for specials in your local supermarket.

[RebelOne]

8.

[kjackson227]

9. My Black and Decker...

has been working for 2-3 years. BUT, I only heat up meals in it (pizza slices, grilled cheese, etc.) It's kind of flimsy, and I don't dare cook anything else in it. I also unplug it from the wall when I'm finished using it (can never be too safe with these things).