30 Kitchen Gift Ideas Under $50 For Those Who Love to Cook or Bake
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If you’re looking for budget-friendly gift ideas, you’re in the right place! In this post, I’m sharing 30 kitchen gift ideas under $50 that are perfect for friends, family, coworkers, or anyone who loves to cook or bake.
I love gifting things that are both useful and practical. That way I know it’s going to be put to good use!
While I’m writing this post for during the holiday season, these gift ideas are really perfect for any occasion – birthdays, housewarming, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or even as a “just because” gift!
Don’t forget to pick a little something up for yourself while you’re at it 😉 Shopping is stressful work and you deserve a little holiday treat too!
Kitchen Appliances Under $50
1. Vegetable Chopper
This is one of my favorite gadgets of all time! It’s literally changed my life. I used to dread cooking and meal prepping until I bought this handy dandy device.
It’s a budget-friendly gift that’s practical and useful, especially for beginner cooks or busy mamas. It comes with a variety of blades so you can chop veggies in a variety of different shapes and sizes.
4. Egg Bites Maker
Do you know someone who loves Starbucks egg bites? These egg bite makers are super convenient and can make a batch of healthy, customizable egg bites in under 15 minutes. They’re high protein and meal-prep friendly!
5. Hard Boiled Egg Cooker
In addition to being lazy about chopping veggies, I’m also super lazy when it comes to boiling eggs. This simple gadget makes it quick, simple, and mess-free for under $25! Whip up a batch of hard boiled eggs in minutes for breakfast, brunch, quick dinners, and more!
🍳 Make these quick & easy hard boiled egg bento boxes for just $1 each!
7. Popcorn Machine
No need to go to the movie theater when you have your mini popcorn machine at home! I love making my own popcorn and trying out new seasonings and these mini popcorn machines make it a total breeze. They also come in a variety of different styles depending on your preference.
8. Waffle Makers
One of my favorite parts of staying at a hotel is making waffles with one of those fancy waffle irons. IYKYK. Now you can make your own gourmet waffle at home with these simple waffle irons!
There’s options for mini waffle makers, Belgian waffle makers, and a hotel-style rotating waffle makers too – all under $50!
10. Pasta Makers
Most pasta machines are pretty clunky or expensive. These pasta makers are under $50 and have decent reviews on Amazon! Perfect for friends and family who are pasta addicts.
🍝 Craving pasta? Check out my 5-ingredient pasta recipes!
Gifts for Coffee & Tea Lovers Under $50
11. Electric Milk Frother
Getting a latte from your local coffee shop (or Starbucks) can get pretty pricey! These handheld milk frothers are perfect for coffee lovers so they can make their own fancy coffee drinks at home. These are all under $20 and also make perfect stocking stuffers.
Gifts for Baking Enthusiasts Under $50
22. Casserole Dishes
Bake up a cozy fall casserole – like this 5-ingredient tater tot casserole – in one of these budget-friendly casserole dishes. They’re all $25 or less, and great for making family-sized dinners.
23. Bread Loaf Pan
Baking a fresh loaf of pumpkin bread in the fall is a must. A cute, colorful and festive loaf pan like the ones below help to make bread making even more special!
26. Embossed Wooden Rolling Pins
If you’re planning on gifting cookie boxes over the fall and holiday seasons, consider buying one of these embossed wooden rolling pins! They’ll help you create fun, festive designs on your cookies to make them a bit more special and fancy for gift-giving.
28. Sourdough Starter Kit
Baking sourdough bread is a COVID trend that just never went away. And for good reason – making a fresh batch of sourdough bread at home is the best thing ever. This gift set is perfect for anyone looking to start a new hobby or wanting to learn the art of sourdough!
29. Fun Oven Mitts
Fun oven mitts like these make baking so much more fun! I love switching up my oven mitts every season. I also love gifting these since they’re thoughtful yet inexpensive! Here are some of my favorite ones, but there’s so many more you can choose from on Amazon.
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