12 Affordable Walmart Mainstays Kitchen Essentials

If you’re unfamiliar with Walmart’s Mainstays home goods line, let us introduce you: It has some of the most affordable kitchen basics we’ve ever seen. Right now, Walmart Dutch ovens, toasters, stainless steel cookware, mixing bowls, and more start at just $3 — including an $8 cast iron skillet.

If you’re looking to replace your black plastic with wooden utensils or whip up perfectly moist holiday party cookies with the help of a new electric mixer, we found the 12 best Walmart Mainstays kitchen essentials — all under $30.

Best Affordable Walmart Mainstays Kitchen Essentials

• 10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $8
• ​​40-Ounce Stainless Steel Tumbler, $12
• 4.75-Quart Ceramic Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $30
• 13-Inch Beechwood Turner Spatula, $3
• Stainless Steel 3-Quart Saucepan, $15
• Roll-Up Dish Drying Mat, $13
• 20-Piece Armatto Stainless Steel Flatware Set, $10
• 2-Slice Toaster, $10
• Cutting Boards Set, $9
• Glass Mixing Bowls 10-Piece Set, $16
• 6-Piece Non-Stick Bakeware Set, $22
• 5-Speed Corded Hand Mixer, $13

10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

You can rarely get any piece of cookware for less than $10, especially an item as durable and long-lasting as a cast iron skillet. The 10.5-inch Mainstays skillet is oven-safe and comes pre-seasoned, saving you from having to season the cast iron yourself before the first cooking session. You can use it on a stove indoors or over a fire outdoors, making it a great gift for cooks who love camping. Reviewers love the skillet and its price point, especially for cast iron beginners.

​​40-Ounce Stainless Steel Tumbler

If you’ve seen the Stanley Quencher around, then this 40-ounce tumbler probably looks familiar. The stainless steel cup has a straw, lid, handle, and double wall insulation, all for just $12. The Mainstays tumbler comes in a variety of matte, shimmery, and checkered colors. With more than 700 five-star ratings, Walmart reviewers love how expensive the tumbler looks for its low price and praise the cup’s ability to keep their drinks cold for hours.

4.75-Quart Ceramic Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Enameled Dutch ovens from brands like Le Creuset and Staub can cost hundreds of dollars. If you want a much more affordable option, this Mainstays Dutch oven is just $30 and comes in two color options (red and blue) with a gold-colored knob. It has a 4.75-quart capacity, is oven-safe up to an impressive 450°F, and looks and feels high quality, according to reviewers. Whether you’re making soup or baking sourdough, you’ll be able to get a lot of use out of this affordable kitchen essential, especially as the weather cools.

13-Inch Beechwood Turner Spatula

Take care not to scratch your nonstick cookware and stock up on wooden utensils, like this wood spatula. Reviewers love how sturdy this 13-inch spatula is for flipping, stirring, and leveling flour and cooking eggs. One shopper even shared that it was the perfect tool for mixing their annual holiday chocolate-coated snack mix — a task that has previously broken other kitchen utensils. At just $3, the price is virtually unbeatable for a versatile wooden tool like this one.

Stainless Steel 3-Quart Saucepan

For sauce, pasta, soup, and more, snag this sleek saucepan for just $15. It will fit right in with your other stainless steel cookware and comes with a glass lid that doubles as a strainer. One shopper reported that the 3-quart saucepan heats evenly and quickly on their gas stove.

Roll-Up Dish Drying Mat

A dish drying rack is handy, especially if you don’t have a dishwasher, but some cooks just don’t have the counter space for one. This drying mat is the perfect solution as it’s meant to convert your sink into the drying rack itself, and it rolls up for easy storage. The bars of the drying rack are coated in silicone to keep dishes from slipping, and the entire rack is dishwasher-safe if you don’t want to clean it by hand.

20-Piece Armatto Stainless Steel Flatware Set

If you’re ready to trade in your mismatched silverware for a more cohesive look, this 20-piece flatware set looks much more expensive than it is, working out to about 50 cents per piece. The Armatto set includes silverware for four people, is dishwasher-safe, and has a chic hammered metal detailing that makes it look almost handmade. Reviewers love how lightweight, shiny, and easy to clean the flatware is.

2-Slice Toaster

From smart models with digital displays to toaster oven and air fryer combos, there are some pretty high-tech toasters out there these days. But for anyone who wants an affordable, no-frills option, this $10 two-slice toaster is a great choice. It has six toast levels and a removable crumb tray, which is really all you need. With over 1,300 perfect ratings, this simple appliance is great for a first apartment or someone who just wants their toaster to toast.

Cutting Boards Set

Cutting boards should be replaced when they start to split, warp, or just get worn out. For $9, this affordable set gives you not one but two cutting boards: a wood one and a plastic option. Since the boards come in a set of two, you can devote one to meat and the other to produce to avoid contamination. Reviewers appreciate how durable and easy to clean the cutting boards are, and one customer remarked that the smaller plastic board is a great size for people cooking for one.

Glass Mixing Bowls 10-Piece Set

Whether you’re a big baker or an avid meal prepper, everyone needs a good mixing bowl. This set of 10 mixing bowls has basically every size you’ll ever need, ranging from 1 ounce to 3.5 quarts. The tempered glass bowls are safe for use in the freezer, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. And if you think 10 bowls sounds like a storage nightmare, then you’ll be happy to know that the bowls nest together for compact storage and hassle-free organization.

6-Piece Non-Stick Bakeware Set

If you’re ready to enter your baking era this winter, the Mainstays Bakeware Set has everything you need to get started. At $22, it’s a great deal for six pieces of carbon steel nonstick bakeware. The set includes a cookie sheet, muffin pan, square pan, roasting pan, and two loaf pans, totaling less than $4 per item. All of the pieces nest together for easy storage, and they’re conveniently dishwasher-safe.

5-Speed Corded Hand Mixer

If you don’t have the room or the budget for a high-end stand mixer, this corded handheld mixer is an affordable, functional alternative. With five speeds and two beaters, you can whip cream, mix cake batter, and more. One shopper said that they prefer this lightweight hand mixer to a clunky stand mixer for quick tasks.