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Written by Remi Rosmarin; edited by Sally Kaplan,
2018-10-05T15:12:00Z
There are plenty of quirky kitchen gadgets that will make cooking and eating a lot more fun, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't serve a purpose. We searched high and low to find some of the cutest, funniest, quirkiest kitchen tools and gadgets that are actually useful.
Check out our list of 51 quirky, but useful kitchen gadgets below:
A cheese melting pan
Cuisinart Cheese Melt Pan, $9.99, available at Amazon
Instantly upgrade all of your favorite foods with a blanket of ooey, gooey, melty cheese.
A warming butter knife
THAT Inventions Spread That Warming Butter Knife, $19.95, available at Amazon
This may look like your average butter knife, but it actually facilitates heat transfer from the palm of your hand to the end of the knife. You can cut into a cold stick of butter and quickly melt it onto a piece of toast with no problem.
Pasta shaped accessories
Al Dente Kitchen Helpers, $36, available at Uncommon Goods
Show your pasta pride with this set of four silicone kitchen tools inspired by some of your favorite noodle shapes — a ravioli spoon rest, penelli garlic peeler, mafaldine rubber band, and farfalloni pot holders.
A cookie dunking cup
Dunky Cup, $19.95, available at Amazon
Get the perfect Oreo dunk without the mess. Plus, you get a mini pack of Oreos included — you know, for testing purposes.
A pancake batter crayon
Fred & Friends Crayum Batter Crayon, $7.99, available at Amazon
Doodle away with this crayon in one of the world's favorite mediums— pancake batter.
An egg timer
Norpro Egg Perfect Egg Timer, $5.28, available at Amazon
Getting the perfect hard-boiled egg can be difficult, but this little contraption is taking the guesswork out of the process. It changes color to indicate whether the egg is hard, medium, or soft, so you know when your eggs are cooked to your liking.
An animal-shaped pancake maker
CucinaPro Mini Animal Pancake Maker, $29.95, available at Amazon
Breakfast just got a lot more adorable with this griddle that makes mini pancakes in seven cute animal shapes.
Avocado savers
Avocado Huggers, $7.95 (set of two), available at Uncommon Goods
Never let a good avocado go to waste again. These silicone cups are made to fit all avocado varieties just right, so you can enjoy your favorite fruit for longer.
A dinosaur tea infuser
Baby Dino Tea Infuser, $9.97, available at Amazon
Teatime just got an upgrade with this dinosaur infuser. Fill the body with your favorite loose leaf tea then steep by resting the dinosaur on the edge of your mug.
Claw-shaped meat shredders
Mountain Grillers Bear Claws Meat Shredders, $11.99, available at Amazon
Get the perfect pulled pork every time with bear claws that let you unleash your inner meat beast.
A cereal bowl with a straw built in
Cibi Cereal Bowl with Straws, $9.99 (4-pack), available at Amazon
True cereal fans know that the best part is what's left when the cereal is all gone. Get every last drop of milk with a straw that's built right into your bowl.
Citrus sprayers
Lemon Lime Citrus Sprayer, $5.98 (3-piece), available at Amazon
Ditch those packaged, plastic bottles of lemon juice — this is the real deal.
A corn stripper
Drizom Corn Stripper with Built-In Measuring Cup and Grater, $12.99, available at Amazon
Corn on the cob is delicious, but nobody likes getting kernels stuck in their teeth, or fussing with a knife to try and cut all of the kernels off. This simple device lets you easily get all of the corn while keeping your smile kernel-free.
An ice cube tray full of diamonds
Diamond-Shaped Ice Cube Molds, $9.99 (set of 2), available at Amazon
These diamond ice cube trays are truly iced out, in every sense of the phrase.
Dip and sauce holders
Dip Clip Bowl Holder, $9.99 (set of 8), available at Amazon
You can never have too many sauces! Clip these little bowls to the edge of your plate to keep your favorite sauces, dips, spices, or little snacks right where you want them.
An egg mold
Dog Egg Mold, $9.99, available at Uncommon Goods
The most important meal of the day is made even more enjoyable with this mold that turns a simple egg dish into an adorable furry friend.
A cheese gun
The Fondoodler "Hot Glue Gun"— But for Cheese, $20, available at Amazon
Make all of the cheesy creations of your dreams. Load the Fondoodler with your favorite cheese, then melt and spread, write, build — the possibilities are endless.
An egg cooker
Egg on a Bagel Maker, $25, available at Uncommon Goods
This ceramic dish helps make eggs that layer seamlessly onto any bagel. Simply whisk your eggs, add any fillings, microwave, and plop atop a bagel for a quick, easy, and hearty breakfast.
Taco holders
Fred & Friends Taco Truck Taco Holders, $22.95 (set of 4), available at Amazon
Keep those crunchy taco shells together with your very own taco truck. No more cracked shells or spilled fillings — plus these look pretty cute on your table.
A silly spatula
Fred & Friends Batterfinger Cartoon Hand Spatula, $9.69, available at Amazon
Get every last lick of delicious batterwith a spatula actually encourages you to do so.
Polar bear oven mitts
Fred & Friends Polar Bear Hands Oven Mitts, $20, available at Amazon
You can't spell functional without fun. These oven mitts will give you a good laugh, but are still practical for grabbing things in the oven.
A lumberjack cheese board
Fred & Friends Cheese Log Board and Knife Set, $23.97, available at Amazon
Lumberjack? More like Pepper Jack. Chop and serve all of your favorite cheeses with this one-of-a-kind display.
A pillow-shaped spoon rest
Fred & Friends Rest Up Pillow-Shaped Spoon Rest, $11.45, available at Amazon
Because sometimes even your spoon could use some rest.
A pasta measurer
Fred & FriendsSpaghettiboutit Pasta Measure, $9.99, available at Amazon
Don't play the guessing game and just estimate how much pasta you need to make. Use this fun pasta measure instead to always get the portions just right.
Sweet tooth baking cups
Fred & Friends Sweet Tooth Baking Cups, $11.90 (set of 4), available at Amazon
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these cute molar baking cups.
A fruit keg tapper
Fruit Keg Tapping Kit, $12, available at Amazon
This easy-to-use kit turns any melon, or even a pumpkin, into a keg that you can fill with juice, liquor, or any other beverages for delicious drinks fresh from the source.
A garlic roaster
Cast Iron Garlic Roaster, $20, available at Uncommon Goods
If you haven't ever tried roasted garlic, you're missing out! It makes a flavorful addition to soups, on top of meat and veggies, or even just smothered on bread. This little cast iron roaster can go on the grill or in the oven for that just-right roast, every time.
A breakfast sandwich maker
Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker, $27.45, available at Amazon
Making a breakfast sandwich has never been so easy. With compartments to toast your bread, cook your eggs, and heat up some bacon, this small appliance gets the job done in five minutes, which is great for mornings when you're running low on time.
Finger tongs
Zenergy Brand Trongs, $14.95 (6 pairs), available at Amazon
Don't give up on finger foods! These reusable utensils keep your paws clean so you can enjoy some of the messiest finger foods, like ribs and wings, without the actual mess.
A hot dog slicer
Evriholder Hot Dog Slicer, $6.20, available at Amazon
This little guy fully endorses playing with your food. And, he safely slices hot dogs and sausages into bite-sized pieces, too.
A watermelon slicer
Extra Large Watermelon Slicer, $35.99, available at Amazon
Never struggle to cut a watermelon again. This extra large slicer saves you tons of time and makes it easy to get large, even slices you can enjoy without all of the effort.
A divided skillet
Master Pan Non-Stick Divided Skillet (15"), $38.88, available at Amazon
Get a full meal with just one pan using a convenient skillet that seriously streamlines the cooking and cleaning processes.
Musical spoons
Cooking Spoon Mix Stix, $11.95, available at Amazon
Sometimes you just need a drum solo. Musicians and chefs alike will love these basic wooden spoons with a musical twist.
An egg separator
Peleg Pig Egg Separator, $12.96, available at Amazon
This little piggy will easily separate your egg yolks and whites, plus give you a laugh while you do so.
A monkey peeler
Boston Warehouse Monkey Peeler, $8.39, available at Amazon
Peeling vegetables is a lot less boring when you use this colorful monkey peeler.
A spaghetti monster colander
Ototo Spaghetti Monster Colander, $16.90, available at Amazon
Now that's one monster we wouldn't mind finding under the bed (but preferably in the kitchen).
A drumstick herb infuser
Ototo Pulke Drumstick Shaped Herb & Spice Infuser, $13.40, available at Amazon
This little chicken drumstick keeps herbs and spices together to add quick flavor to stews, soups, and more.
A floral steam releaser
Ototo Flower Power Steam Releaser, $16, available at Amazon
Attach this cute silicone flower onto your pot so steam doesn't get trapped while cooking.
A cheese grater
Zyliss Rotary Cheese Grater, $14.99, available at Amazon
With just a little elbow grease, you can have the mountains of grated cheese you deserve. It works much faster than a regular cheese grater, too.
A cookie cutter set
Spaceship 3D Cookie Cutter Set, $8, available at Urban Outfitters
However you slice it, this will help you make cookies that are out of this world.
A marshmallow skewer
Twig Marshmallow Skewer, $9.99, available at Uncommon Goods
Stop scavenging through the woods for the right branch to get those perfectly-roasted marshmallows. Campfires will never be the same with these clever skewers.
A pizza cutter
UpalaBicycle Pizza Cutter, $8.99, available at Amazon
This bike can traverse even the cheesiest of terrain. The best part is that you can make your slices as big as you want.
A dough press set
Zoie & Chloe Dough Press Set, $7.69 (3-pieces), available at Amazon
Calzones, pierogis, empanadas, dumplings— the possibilities are endless, but all equally delicious.
A floating ladel
Ototo Swanky Floating Ladle, $18.20, available at Amazon
This swan ladle can stay afloat on your countertop or atop pots of soup, so you don't have to deal with any lost ladles sinking in your pot. The unique design will garner some laughs along the way.
A bacon crisper
OXO Good Grips Microwave Bacon Crisper, $19.95, available at Amazon
Get the crispiness of pan-fried bacon in the microwave with this simple gadget that also collects extra grease, which you can toss or use for cooking later.
A microwave omelet maker
OXO Good Grips Microwave Omelet Maker, $12.99, available at Amazon
If you're running low on time, or have yet to perfect the omelet flip, this simple omelet maker will help make your dreams of a better breakfast come true.
A toothpick dispenser
Peleg Whale Toothpick Dispenser, $14.99, available at Amazon
Keep toothpicks together and easily accessible for appetizers with this whale-y cute dispenser.
Lobster pot pinchers
Fred & Friends Pot Pinchers Pot Holders, $16.99, available at Amazon
Don't burn your hands reaching for a hot pot or pan just because you're in a pinch, reach for these silicone lobster claw pot holders instead.
A s'mores maker
Prep Solutions Microwave S'Mores Maker, $9.80, available at Amazon
Get all of the goodness of S'mores — minus the campfire. All you need is this little gadget, some chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows, and a microwave to get the full S'mores experience from the comfort of your kitchen.
Animal chopsticks
Animal Training Chopsticks, $9.99 (4 pairs), available at Amazon
If you don't know how to use chopsticks, maybe these adorable animal pairs will do the trick for you.
Wacky wine bottle stoppers
True Bruce Bottle Stoppers, $12, available at Amazon
Keep wine fresh with these funky bottle stoppers. They make a great gift for wine lovers who appreciate the quirkier things in life.
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Remi is a former reporter for Business Insider's affiliate commerce team, Insider Reviews. After graduating from Colgate University with a degree in Creative Writing and Political Science, Remi joined Business Insider to help readers find the best products worth buying. Since joining the team in 2018, Remi has reviewed hundreds of products and interviewed founders of industry disruptors, such as direct-to-consumer startups Koio and Absolut Art. She specializes in women's lifestyle, but loves to learn about any and all products that add value and excitement to our everyday lives. Say hello at rrosmarin@businessinsider.com. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.
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