Toastmaster Mini Food Chopper 1.5 Cup
- Bowl Capacity: 1.5 cups
- Wattage: 35 watts
- Number of Speeds: 1
- Is the item dishwasher safe: No
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable small-batch chopper for everyday prep like onions and dips, but its light motor struggles with denser grinding tasks.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ProductDome earns a commission when you buy through links on this page.
ASIN: B00N43IOW6Model: TM-61MCCategory: Food Processors
Overview
A small 1.5 cup one-touch food chopper from Toastmaster with stainless steel blades and a locking lid, built for chopping salsas, dips, and small quantities of produce.
This is a compact, single-purpose chopper rather than a full food processor, and the listed 35-watt motor is on the light side for tough jobs.
- 1.5 cup capacity with one-touch pulse control
- Stainless steel chopping blades
- Safe locking lid required for operation
- 1-year limited warranty
Who it's for
Fits someone chopping small amounts of onions, garlic, nuts, or dips for one or two people, or anyone wanting a second, smaller chopper alongside a full-size processor. Not suited to grinding dense ingredients like oatmeal into flour or handling larger batches.
Pros and cons
- Compact size suited to single-serving prep
- Bowl, lid, and blade are dishwasher safe
- Locking lid prevents accidental operation
- Long service life reported by repeat buyers
- 35-watt motor struggles with dense or fibrous ingredients
- Manufacturer's claimed pulse counts run optimistic
- Not built for larger batches
Performance notes
Pulse operation gives control over texture, and the locking lid is a safety feature that keeps it from running unless properly seated. The 35-watt motor is enough for soft produce but one reviewer found it took about two minutes to grind a half cup of oatmeal into flour without reaching a fine texture, well short of the booklet's claim of a few pulses for carrots.
Specifications
| Brand | Toastmaster |
|---|---|
| Model | TM-61MC |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.2 poundslower than 92% of 40 food processors |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.6 × 6.7 × 5.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bowl Capacity | 1.5 cupslower than 95% of 22 food processors |
| Number of Speeds | 1 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 35 wattslower than 100% of 42 food processors |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Chopping Cup |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Chop |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Part Number | TM-61MC |
Closest rivals on specs
Paris Hilton Mini Food Chopper 1.5 Cup- Wattage 35 vs 100 watts (-65%)
La Reveuse Food Processor 2 Cup- Bowl Capacity 1.5 vs 2 cups (-25%)
- Item Weight 1.2 vs 3.26 pounds (-63%)
- Wattage 35 vs 200 watts (-82%)
Cuisinart CCH-3 Mini Chopper 3 Cup- Bowl Capacity 1.5 vs 3 cups (-50%)
- Item Weight 1.2 vs 3.26 pounds (-63%)
- Wattage 35 vs 250 watts (-86%)
Frequently asked questions
Can the Toastmaster TM-61MC grind oats into flour?
One reviewer found it struggled, taking about two minutes to grind a half cup of oatmeal without reaching a fine texture.
Does the lid need to be locked to run it?
Yes, the chopper will not operate unless the lid is locked into position.