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'Way better than the oven': The Betty Crocker pizza maker is down to $43

Let's be honest — figuring out what to make for dinner every night is one of life's biggest slogs. Trying to come up with fast and uncomplicated meal ideas is even tougher. And, with the weather getting warmer, spending less time cooking and more time eating is the goal. Few meals are as easy as pizza, and you can save a ton of money by making it at home instead of calling for delivery. With that in mind, check out the Betty Crocker Countertop Pizza Maker. It's discounted to $43 (from $54) and fans say it's easy, efficient, and versatile. Not a fan of savory pies? This makes a great gift for the pizza lover in your life.

This gadget works kind of like a waffle iron, only the nonstick surface is flat. It can accommodate a 12-inch pizza — frozen or fresh — and cook it in 10-25 minutes. Dinner conundrum solved!

$43 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? 💰

If you make pizza a lot, this handy little kitchen gadget will save you money on your energy bills — no need to turn on the oven! Other pizza makers can cost close to $200 or more. And this gadget doesn't go on sale very often, making it the ideal time to pick one up.

Why do I need this? 🤔

If you don't like waiting for your oven to preheat, this little guy can help you get dinner on the table pretty darn quick. Not only is its preheating time short, but the pizza maker can cook a fresh or frozen pizza faster than a conventional oven (10 to 25 minutes, buyers report). And it's not limited to cooking pies, either. You can make cookies, frozen french fries, onion rings, cookies, cinnamon rolls, biscuits — the list goes on and on, and who doesn't love a multi-tasking appliance? It's also slim and compact so when you're done with dinner, you just tuck it away. If you have a small kitchen, its size makes it more convenient than a toaster oven.

Pizza pie with toppings and a slice cut out.

What reviewers say 💬

Over 6,000 enthusiastic pizza lovers have given this device a five-star rating, and many say they use it daily.

Pros 👍

"Way better than [the] oven," shared a rave reviewer. "We put the dough directly on the cooking surface and then added sauce and toppings. Way easier and didn't have any issues, even though instructions suggest to put [the] pizza together first."

"Love this machine!" gushed a happy shopper. "It is not just another kitchen gadget to take residency on the kitchen countertop. It has earned its place. It is used at least 3-4 times a week or more. Cooks our pizzas quickly and evenly. We also use it for omelettes, pancakes and quesadillas."

"This pizza oven makes frozen pizza so much better than a regular oven," a five-star fan wrote. "The crust is crispier and the cheese [is] better melted. Homemade pizza is also great in this oven. It does not have temperature controls like some more upgraded models but [it] cooks pizza perfectly anyway."

👎 Cons

Some shoppers say the design could be improved to make cleaning easier.

"It’s fairly easy to clean, although I wish it (could) be disassembled to throw the large metal pieces in the dishwasher sometimes," wrote one shopper.

A second shopper echoed this, saying: "Wish the plates came off for cleaning, but you find a way to get it clean."

How popular is this pizza maker? More than 1,000 people have ordered it on Amazon in the last month.

$43 at Amazon

Want to round out your pizza-making prowess? North of 36,000 Amazon shoppers rave about the Kitchy Pizza Cutter, which is now 35% off.

This ergonomically designed pizza cutter will cut through even the crispiest pizzas quickly.

"I love this... ," gushed this reviewer. "[It cuts] like butter! I will confess that I am a klutz, so [I] was concerned at the sharpness of this cutter, but no worries as long as you are careful."

$13 at Amazon

And if you want to make clean-up a snap, these top-selling parchment paper circles fit the pizza maker perfectly.

Cut to fit 12-inch round pans, these round parchment sheets take the headache out of doing dishes. They also fit the Betty Crocker pizza maker perfectly, and $9 buys you 100 of them, so you won't run out anytime soon.

"These 12-inch round parchment sheets are tremendously useful for lining the pizza pan," shared one of over 6,200 five-star fans. "It makes cleanup a cinch! I primarily use them when reheating pizza, so it's perfect for catching any cheese that melts over the crust. They also absorb much of the oil/grease. If you like easy, these pre-cut sheets are great."

$9 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.