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10 affordable cookware sets that stand up to pricier options

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Because cookware sets can be pricey

Tired of takeout? Cooking at home is often healthier and more affordable, but outfitting a whole kitchen can be overwhelming and expensive. Luckily, there are tons of cookware sets available that come with everything a beginner chef needs to get started, all in one box.


If you’re on the hunt for a high-quality set of cookware, you probably already know that prices can vary widely. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to get your kitchen up and running. Thanks to affordable brands sold by Amazon and Walmart, you can find plenty of cookware sets that hold their own against pricier options — but at a fraction of the cost.

From Carote to Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful line, we’ve rounded up some favorites for you to check out.

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Outfit your kitchen with these affordable cookware sets from Amazon and Walmart

Goodful 11-Inch All-in-One Nonstick Multipurpose Pan

If you’d rather get an all-in-one pan than a whole set, this multipurpose pan might do the trick. It can be used as a frying pan, saute pan, saucepan, stockpot, wok, skillet and braiser, and it comes with a lid and a beechwood turner.

Carote Nonstick 17 Pcs Granite Non Stick Pots and Pans Set

This 17-piece Carote set includes three frying pans, two saucepans, one deep pan, three glass lids, two fridge storage containers and four pot protectors for storage. It features two removable handles that you can use with all the pots and pans.

Farberware Easy Clean 20 Piece Aluminum Nonstick Pots and Pans Set

This set is for both cooking and baking, and it comes with a stockpot, two saucepans (one with a lid), a chef pan, three frying pans, a square griddle, a sheet pan and four food storage containers.

GreenLife Soft Grip Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 16 Piece Kitchen Cookware Pots and Frying Sauce Pans Set

GreenLife’s Soft Grip set comes with three frying pans, two saucepans with lids, a stock pot with a lid, a saute pan with a lid, a steamer basket and four kitchen utensils.

Carote Nonstick 5 Pcs Granite Non Stick Pots and Pans Set

This smaller set is perfect for beginners. It features one frying pan, two saucepans, one lid and one removable handle that you can attach to any of the pans in the set.

Rachael Ray Cucina Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set, 12 Piece

This Rachael Ray set includes two saucepans with lids, a stock pot with a lid, two frying pans, a saute pan with a lid, a slotted spoon and a slotted turner.

Gotham Steel 12 Pc Ceramic Pots and Pans Set

This ceramic set is nonstick and easy to clean. It comes with one skillet, a frying pan with a lid, two saucepans and a stock pot with lids, a steamer basket insert for the stock pot and a bonus square frying pan with a lid.

Cook N Home Kitchen Cookware Sets, 12-Piece

Stainless steel cookware doesn’t have to be expensive. This 12-piece set includes a saucepan with a lid, two saucepot casserole dishes with lids, a stock pot with a lid and a frying pan with a lid.

Amazon Basics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron 5-Piece Kitchen Cookware Set

This pre-seasoned cast-iron set includes a griddle, two skillets and a Dutch oven, perfect for outfitting an outdoor kitchen or camping set.

Beautiful 12pc Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set

This set from Drew Barrymore’s line is gorgeous and affordable. It comes with two frying pans, one saute pan, one saucepan, a Dutch oven and four protectors for storing your cookware.

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