When the kids hit the door after school and you hear,” Hi Mom I’m home. What’s to eat? Do you have an answer? If you have a toaster oven, the answer will be “yes, in a few minutes”.
You can take frozen snacks out of the freezer and pop them into your toaster oven and feed those hungry kids in minutes. The kids can also make simple snacks in the oven.
But toaster ovens are not only for snacks, they can cook almost anything a full size oven can, saving you time and also energy. They save energy because the baking compartment is smaller and it takes less time to heat to the desired temperature.
I count the toaster oven as my friend because it is so helpful in the kitchen. I especially appreciate it on the busiest days when I have been on the run all day and do not want to come home and spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
With a toaster oven you can bake a pizza, a toasty open faced sandwich, or any of the single frozen entrees purchased from the freezer section in the grocery store. Just think how fast you could have crispy French fries.
You can make something as simple as a traditional slice of toast, or almost any baked dessert. Just think you can pop an apple pie in the oven to bake and not have to heat up the whole kitchen, which is what usually happens with a full sized oven. Especially in the summertime.
Having the toaster oven allows me to spend more time with my family and friends, to read, shop, or do whatever I enjoy doing.
I do not ever want to own a kitchen that does not include a toaster oven. You can purchase toaster ovens that sit on the counter top or that can be installed under the cabinet.
The following recipe is a quick little sandwich to make for the kids after school and that you will also enjoy.
Toasty cheese Melt
4 slices bread of your choice
2 tspn minced garlic
1 cup lettuce or spinach leaves
4 slices of cheese, cheddar or mozzarella
Hot sauce
Place slices of bread on toaster oven tray and rub lightly with the minced garlic, dividing evenly between all the pieces. Place turkey on top, placing pieces evenly to edges of bread.
Top the turkey with several spinach leaves. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired, otherwise place slice of mozzarella cheese on top of spinach and turkey.
Set toaster oven to broil and place melts inside. Set timer for 8 minutes. When time is up, cheese should be golden brown. Serve with salad, and or soup.
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