15 Dollar Tree Kitchen Tools That Are Actually High Quality

Specialty retailers like Williams-Sonoma or Crate & Barrel won't always help your budget stay on track. Instead, consider heading to a store like Dollar Tree, where the discount prices make saving money on everyday essentials easy. And this budget-friendly retailer sells more than the basics.

We scoured Dollar Tree's aisles and found deals on kitchen gadgets galore. From mixing spoons to bamboo cutting boards, our favorites include everything you need to make mouthwatering meals for your family, prep for parties, and more.

And don't worry about quality. These affordable options perform just as well as comparable (and much pricier) pieces.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $1.25

Protect your countertops while adding to your kitchen's aesthetics when you swap your plain plastic mat for this stylish 9.8-by-6.68-inch bamboo cutting surface. Just be careful: the cutting board is not dishwasher safe.

The bargain-priced board is a steal for $1.25. For reference, KitchenAid's version sells for $12.99 at Kohl's.

Price: $1.25

Mix a smoothie, shake a mocktail, or make a marinade in this 16-ounce dishwasher and microwave-safe container. Measurement markings make it easy to add the right ratio of ingredients.

And don't assume you'll find a better deal online. Amazon sells a two-pack for $9.98. That's a few dollars more than Dollar Tree's price per container.

Price: $1.25

Grate cheddar, Muenster, Swiss, or your other favorite cheese with this soft grip kitchen tool. Even though it's technically a "cheese" grater, you can also use this $1.25 find to shred potatoes, make breadcrumbs, zest lemons, shave chocolate, and so much more.

Price: $1.25

Snag a four-pack of plastic mixing spoons for a price you won't believe. Blend cookie batter, serve mashed potatoes, or use this set of dishwasher-safe plasticware to stir a batch of sangria.

For $1.25, this is a better deal than what you will find at most specialty stores. 

Price: $1.25

We've got the "scoop" on one of the best kitchen deals at Dollar Tree. Sturdy and comfortable, this soft-touch ice cream scoop means you can dig into desserts and make sundaes in minutes.

Williams Sonoma charges over $24 for a scoop with an ergonomic handle. With the money you save at Dollar Tree, you could pick up a 14-ounce tub of Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, too.

Price: $1.25

A stainless steel slotted spoon for $1.25? Dollar Tree's deal is a must-have bargain for any home chef. Use this find to stir a stew, strain baby potatoes, pull poached eggs from boiling water, or serve home-cooked meals.

Price: $1.25

Put down your crafting scissors and pick up this made-for-the-kitchen pair. At 9.8 inches, the durable stainless steel shears make cutting poultry, veggies, herbs, pizza, and more a breeze.

Crate & Barrel sells kitchen shears for $14.95, which means you're saving over $13 by opting for Dollar Tree's.

Price: $1.25

Pour punch or serve soup with this dishwasher-safe, soft-handled ladle that provides maximum comfort. And with a sleek stainless steel design, you don't have to hide this kitchen gadget in a drawer. Use this pick at parties, backyard barbecues, and other group gatherings.

Price: $1.25

This colander can help you strain pasta (and more) without making a mess. At 12.75 inches, it features a soft plastic handle, giving you control in the kitchen and helping you cook safely.

Have a small space? Don't worry about finding an extra cabinet for storage, either. Use the handle's hole to hang this $1.25 buy on a hook.

Price: $1.25

A quality opener is a kitchen basic every home cook needs, and the large, easy-to-grip plastic handles make this gadget a breeze to use. So don't worry about hurting your hands just to make soup or eat canned fruit.

And at $1.25, you won't find a deal like this elsewhere. Kohl's sells a Farberware can opener for over $15.

Price: $1.25

Quickly remove debris from frying oil, lift pasta out of hot water, or use this tool to skim soup. The 15 x 1.5 x 4-inch stainless-steel strainer is a versatile gadget you'll use in the kitchen daily. The loop in the handle means it's an easy kitchen gadget to store, too.

Price: $1.25

Dollar Tree lets you mash potatoes without breaking the bank. This 10.75-inch tool is dishwasher safe and has a comfortable soft-touch handle.

It's a versatile option as well. From guacamole to refried beans to egg salad, you can do more than just mash potatoes with this budget buy.

Price: $1.25

Nab this affordable accessory for $1.25. Each set includes four plastic measuring cups (one-cup, one-third-cup, one-half-cup, and one-quarter-cup) and four measuring spoons (one tablespoon, one teaspoon, one-half teaspoon, and one-quarter teaspoon).

You won't lose track of them either. The set comes with a plastic ring to keep them together.

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Cut with precision with this four-inch pairing knife that makes it easy to trim, peel, slice, dice, devein shrimp, or core fruit.

Just over $1 is a bargain price for this type of tool. You'll pay $22 for a similar knife from Henckels at Macy's.

Price: $1.25

Keep food fresh and eliminate unnecessary waste with this three-pack. This pick comes in aqua blue, gray, and red, and is perfect for chips, bagged salad, or bags of candy.

And as a bonus, you can use this simple (but genius) gadget in other areas of your home. Clip cords out of the way, hold notes, or keep crafting supplies under control.

Why waste money on overpriced gadgets from department stores? We found everything you need to slice, chop, strain, mix, and more at Dollar Tree. And unlike other retailers, most of these kitchen items cost just over $1.

Dollar Tree's everyday low prices aren't the only way to make the most of your next shopping haul, either. Use one of the top cash back credit cards to earn perks and points on eligible purchases.