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We Found 19 Kitchen Gadgets That Make Dorm Cooking Actually Not Suck

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The term "dorm kitchen" is usually a generous one. It’s often a sad, forgotten corner with a microwave that permanently smells like someone else's burnt popcorn and a mini-fridge that's 90% mystery leftovers. The culinary bar is set so incredibly low that successfully making toast without setting off the building's fire alarm makes you feel like a Michelin-star chef. But here's the secret: you don't need a sprawling, fully-equipped space to move beyond a diet of sad cereal and late-night pizza. You just need a few clever, compact, and ridiculously useful tools. So, to help you become the designated "one who can actually cook" on your floor, we’ve rounded up 19 kitchen essentials that are perfect for basic (and sometimes even impressive) dorm room survival.

#1 You Can Finally Cook Something That Doesn't Involve A Microwave, Making You The De Facto Gordon Ramsay Of Your Floor, All Thanks To A Humble 1l Electric Hotpot

Review: "Product is slightly bigger than expected. Heats up very quickly and was much easier to clean then expected. I love that you can use it to make an egg, cook ramen and even heat up soups. Incredibly happy with this purchase and looking forward to using this often." - Sarah22

We Found 19 Kitchen Gadgets That Make Dorm Cooking Actually Not Suck

#1 You Can Finally Cook Something That Doesn't Involve A Microwave, Making You The De Facto Gordon Ramsay Of Your Floor, All Thanks To A Humble 1l Electric Hotpot

#2 You Can Now Make Actual Meals That Don't Come From A Sad Microwaveable Tray, Basically Crowning You The Culinary King Of The Entire Floor, All With One Electric Cooking Pot

#3 You Can Now Become The Most Capable-Looking Person In Your Dorm By Making Sausage, Toast, And Eggs On The Single Square Foot Of Counter Space You Actually Have With A 3-In-1 Breakfast Maker Station

#4 Considering You Just Set The Fire Alarm Off Making Toast, Achieving A Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg Seems Like An Impossible Dream, Unless You Have An Electric Egg Cooker

#5 Finally, A Kitchen Appliance That Understands The Dorm Room Real Estate Crisis; This 2 Slice Slim Toaster Takes Up Less Precious Counter Space Than Your Emotional Support Stanley Cup

#6 The Sheer Disbelief On Your Roommate's Face When You Pull A Crispy, Non-Soggy Grilled Cheese Out Of The Microwave Will Be Worth The Price Of This Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker Alone

#7 The Top Of Your Mini-Fridge, Currently A Lawless Wasteland Of Ramen Packets And Rogue Cutlery, Can Finally Be Reclaimed With A Mini Fridge Caddy Organizer

#8 Your Entire Cooking Skill Tree, Which Is Currently Just One Sad Branch Labeled "Microwaving," Is About To Get A Major Upgrade With The Easy College Cookbook

#9 So You've Officially Reached The "Gourmet Chef" Phase Of Dorm Life, Which Means Adding A Slice Of Kraft Cheese To Your 20 Pack Of Shin Ramen Noodles

#10 Who Needs A Whole Stack When You're Just Trying To Procrastinate On That Term Paper; An Individual Pancake Maker Lets You Cook Up Your Feelings One Pancake At A Time

#11 The Sacred Dorm-Room Ritual Of Reviving Last Night's Cold Pizza To A State Of Crispy Glory Is A Feat Only Achievable With A Mini Toaster Oven

#12 Why Choose Between Fueling Your Caffeine Addiction Or Your Noodle Obsession When A Single, Glorious Hotpot Kettle Combo Exists To Do Both

#13 You Can Finally Stop Playing The Dangerous Game Of "Will This Boil Over" And Prevent A Noodle-Water Tragedy In The Communal Microwave With A Dedicated Microwavable Ramen Bowl

#14 Your Sink Is About To Look More Well-Read Than You Actually Are During Finals Week With These Classic Novel-Themed Cute Kitchen Sponges

#15 Your Desire To Add One Healthy Thing To Your Diet Is Constantly Being Thwarted By Your Questionable Knife Skills; A Vegetable Chopper Lets You Get Perfectly Diced Onions Without The Drama Or The Tears

#16 You're One Bad Twist Away From A Trip To Student Health With That Manual Can Opener; An Electric Can Opener Means You Can Get To Your Ravioli Without The Mortal Peril

#17 Buying This 52 Pack Of Trash Bags Might Be The Most Responsible Thing You Do All Semester, Which Feels About Right

#18 You Can Now Officially Stop Using A Dinner Plate As A Cutting Board And Pretending The Knife Scratches Are A 'Design Feature' With A Proper Travel Cutting Board Set

#19 That Half An Onion You Swore You'd Use Tomorrow No Longer Has To Meet Its Tragic, Shriveled Fate In A Plastic Baggie When You Have A Fruit And Vegetable Saver