The Cuisinart Metal Classic 2

"I’ll never go back to a toaster oven again."

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Sticking a piece of bread into the toaster—only to have it come up horribly burnt and black—is hardly the way to start the day off. Instead of digging out crumbs from a dilapidated toaster, it's worth investing in a machine that will actually shuttle out perfect toast every time.

Thousands of Amazon shoppers recommend the Cuisinart Metal Classic 2-Slice Toaster, which is 45% off. The brushed stainless steel and chrome accents make the sleek toaster sure to match any kitchen counter space. It's designed with a slew of custom settings, including six browning dials and four buttons to reheat, defrost, cancel, and toast bagels. It also has extra-wide toasting slots—measuring in at 1.5 inches—so you'll no longer have to squash large pieces of bread to fit them in the toaster.

If you want to pull out the toast before the dial has gone off, simply lift up the lever, which can pop up ever higher to nab those shorter pieces of bread. It also comes with a tray that can slide out to remove and dispose of fallen crumbs.

To buy: Cuisinart Metal Classic 2-Slice Toaster, $50 (originally $90) at amazon.com

Over 3,000 Amazon shoppers have granted the toaster a five-star rating, citing that it prepares "perfect toast" and is a "great kitchen staple." Even home cooks who have used pricey machines are impressed by this toaster, writing "I'll never go back to a toaster oven again."

"Just got this, but so far loving this toaster," one five-star reviewer shares. "Minimalist, which in my humble opinion, is best for a toaster. Toasts both sides of the bread pretty evenly even though I keep my bread frozen."

"I rarely write reviews, but this toaster is so good I want to spread the word, especially with so many mediocre toaster reviews out there," another user says. "We have used this daily for three months. It is near perfect: very fast toasting bread and bagels, evenly browned with crisp surface, but retaining subsurface softness and chewy mouthfeel. I am especially impressed by how fast it is. Best toaster we ever had."

Head to Amazon and shop the Cuisinart Metal Classic 2-Slice Toaster for just $50 while this deal lasts.