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I Finally Found Potluck Carriers That Keep My Food Intact During Transport
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items Every church potluck, every holiday dinner, every neighborhood cookout. I used to show up with deviled eggs sliding into each other, casseroles sloshing everywhere, and cakes with frosting smeared on the lid. If you're the person who spends an hour c...
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Deviled Egg Trays and Carriers That Actually Lock Eggs in Place
Casserole Carriers for Hot Dishes That Won't Spill in Your Car
Cake and Cupcake Carriers That Protect Your Frosting
Salad and Side Dish Containers for Potluck Transport
Insulated Bags and Coolers for Keeping Everything at the Right Temperature
Serving Utensils and Accessories That Make Potluck Setup Easier
Deviled Egg Trays and Carriers That Actually Lock Eggs in Place
I once walked into a Fourth of July party with 24 deviled eggs that had become one giant yolk pile. Never again. These trays changed how I show up to potlucks.
Grab this before your next holiday gathering. Each egg sits in its own little indent so nothing slides. I drove 40 minutes on a bumpy highway and every single egg stayed put. If you're the person who always volunteers to bring deviled eggs, this pays...
Rubbermaid Egg Keeper Food Storage Container
Toss this in a drawer when you're not using it because it folds flat. Brought it to three Thanksgivings in a row and zero egg casualties. Perfect for anyone short on storage space who still wants to be the deviled egg person at every party.
Progressive SnapLock Collapsible Egg Carrier | White
Keep a couple of these stacked in your pantry for when someone texts you last minute about a cookout. The snap lid is tight enough that I've carried it one-handed while wrangling a toddler with the other. Holds 36 eggs, which is the right amount for ...
Classic Cuisine Set of 2 Deviled Egg Containers with Lid
Switch to this if you've been using plastic wrap over a regular plate like some kind of egg gambler. The individual slots are deep enough that even overstuffed eggs stay upright. Brought paprika-dusted eggs to book club and not a single one smudged.
Youngever Plastic Egg Holder, Clear Fridge Organizer
Use this for backyard situations where you need to set food out on a table. The cover keeps bugs and curious fingers away while everything stays chilled on ice underneath. Picked one up on a whim and now I bring it to every outdoor potluck from May t...
Customer reviews for Deviled Egg Containers with Lid
Casserole Carriers for Hot Dishes That Won't Spill in Your Car
My back seat has seen things. Lasagna on the floor mats. Enchilada sauce on the upholstery. These carriers finally ended the war between my cooking and my car interior.
Pair this with any 9x13 dish and suddenly you can carry a hot casserole with one hand while opening doors with the other. The insulated walls kept my baked ziti warm for over an hour during a winter potluck. For anyone whose casserole always arrives ...
Rachael Ray Expandable Lasagna Lugger
Bring your slow cooker dish without the white-knuckle drive. The locking lid clips on so tight I actually tested it by tilting it sideways over my sink. Nothing leaked. Drove to a work potluck with buffalo chicken dip and arrived stress-free for the ...
Hamilton Beach 6 Qt Slow Cooker, Stoneware Crock
Get this if you already cook in Pyrex dishes because it fits like a glove. The insulated bag has a hot/cold pack so your food stays at the right temp. Took a broccoli casserole to my in-laws 45 minutes away and it was still bubbling when I opened it.
Pyrex Deep Portable 4-piece Glass Baking Dish Set, 5-Quart
Snag this for weeknight situations where you're bringing dinner to a friend who just had a baby or got out of surgery. Lightweight, washes easily, and the zipper actually holds up. I've used mine probably 30 times and it still looks new.
Insulated Casserole Carriers for Hot Cold Food
Try this when you need to transport multiple dips or sides in one container. The three separate compartments mean your queso doesn't mix with your spinach artichoke dip. Brought it to Super Bowl Sunday and people kept asking where I got it.
Crock Pot Swing and Serve 6.5 Quart Slow Cooker Black
Cake and Cupcake Carriers That Protect Your Frosting
Spent two hours decorating a birthday cake once, set it on the passenger seat, took one turn, and watched the frosting hit the dashboard in my rearview mirror. That was the last time.
Use this whether you're carrying a sheet cake, a layer cake, or two dozen cupcakes. The insert swaps out depending on what you baked. Drove my daughter's birthday cake across town on a 95-degree day and every rosette stayed intact. Worth every penny ...
Wilton 3-in-1 Cake Caddy
Keep stacking layers when you need to transport a ridiculous amount of cupcakes. I fit 36 cupcakes in one trip to a school bake sale. The layers lock together so nothing shifts. For anyone tired of making two trips from the car, this is the answer.
Snapware Layer Cupcake Carrier
Grab this specifically for bundt cakes because regular carriers never fit them right. The dome is tall enough for a full glaze drip and the base grips the cake so it doesn't slide. Brought a lemon bundt to Easter brunch and it looked bakery-perfect w...
Nordic Ware, Aluminum Bundt Pan, 12-Cup
Swap between the cupcake insert and the flat base depending on what you made. Light enough to carry with one arm while holding a kid's hand with the other. Took red velvet cupcakes to a neighborhood block party and every single swirl of cream cheese ...
Sweet Creations Cake Carrier, 13x13x8.7
Set this out when you want your cake to actually look impressive on the dessert table. The glass dome doubles as a display piece so you're not serving off a plastic lid. Brought a chocolate layer cake to Christmas dinner and my aunt thought I ordered...
Anchor Hocking Presence 4-in-1 Cake Set, Dome & Platter
Salad and Side Dish Containers for Potluck Transport
Cold sides are sneaky hard to transport. Potato salad gets warm, coleslaw leaks, pasta salad dressing pools at the bottom. Took me a few embarrassing spills to find containers that handle all of it.
Toss your potato salad in here and forget about it. The lid seals so completely that I literally turned it upside down to test it and nothing leaked. For anyone who's had mayo-based salad juice leak in their tote bag, this solves that problem permane...
Rubbermaid, Food Storage Container, 9.6 Cup
Try this for grain salads or anything with a vinaigrette that likes to escape. The silicone-sealed lid locks on four sides. Brought a Mediterranean quinoa salad to a work lunch and carried it in my purse with zero anxiety. Dishwasher safe too, which ...
Customer reviews for Bentgo® Pop
Keep a few of these around for when you need to prep cold sides the night before. Glass doesn't absorb smells or stains so your container won't smell like garlic forever. Made a dill pasta salad for a pool party and it looked restaurant-worthy throug...
Customer reviews for Pyrex Simply Store 7-cup Glass Food
Snag this for coleslaw or anything with a lot of liquid. The clips are sturdy and the seal is legit. Threw it in a cooler bag sideways by accident once and nothing spilled. If you bring cold sides to summer cookouts regularly, stock up while you can.
Sistema Klip It 2L Plastic Food Storage Containers, 2-Pack
Use this when you're making a layered salad and presentation matters. The clear sides show off all your layers without opening the lid. Brought a seven-layer dip to game night and people were taking photos before I even opened it.
OXO Smart Seal 8-Cup Glass Food Storage Container
Insulated Bags and Coolers for Keeping Everything at the Right Temperature
Nothing ruins a potluck contribution faster than showing up with warm coleslaw or cold meatballs. These bags solved the temperature problem so I stopped stressing during the drive.
Bring this when you need to keep cold stuff cold for more than an hour. Took deviled eggs and a fruit salad to a beach cookout and everything was still chilled two hours later in 85-degree heat. Wipes clean on the inside, which is critical after a co...
Customer reviews for RTIC Everyday Insulated Tote Bag
Grab a couple of these because they fold completely flat when you're done. Fit two casserole dishes side by side. Drove to Thanksgiving dinner with sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole stacked in one bag, both still hot on arrival.
CleverMade Shop Soft Coolers & Insulated Bags
Try this one if you hate dealing with ice packs. The insulation is built into the walls, you just freeze the whole bag overnight. Pulled it out for a summer BBQ and my macaroni salad was perfectly cold after sitting in a hot trunk for 30 minutes.
Customer reviews for Packit Freezable Grocery Bag
Use this when you're transporting drinks AND a side dish. The hard liner means nothing gets crushed and the insulation keeps ice from melting for hours. Fit a watermelon salad bowl and a six-pack in the same cooler for a Fourth of July party.
Coleman XPAND 30-Can Soft Cooler - Leakproof Liner
Keep this in your car trunk permanently during potluck season. Threw in a bag of ice and a bowl of fruit salad before a 45-minute drive and everything was still ice cold. For anyone who lives far from the party venue, this is the one that handles lon...
IGLOO MaxCold 16-Can Tote Cooler - Gray/Black
Serving Utensils and Accessories That Make Potluck Setup Easier
Showing up without a serving spoon and frantically searching the host's kitchen while everyone waits. Been there too many times. Now I pack my own and look like I have my life together.
Toss these in your carrier bag so you never show up empty-handed again. Sturdy enough for thick casseroles and long enough to reach the bottom of deep dishes. Brought my own set to a church supper and the host actually thanked me because she was runn...
Hytrove Stainless Steel Serving Spoon and Fork Set
Keep these in your potluck prep kit for last-minute seasoning adjustments before you leave the house. They nest together magnetically so they don't rattle around in your bag. Saved me when I realized my deviled egg filling needed more mustard five mi...
Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set
Grab a pack for outdoor events where you don't want to risk losing your good utensils. Sturdy enough to scoop through thick dips without bending. Used them at a tailgate and just tossed everything after. Perfect for anyone who's tired of losing servi...
Stansport Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Cook Set 6 Piece Set
Pair these with any big salad bowl and watch people actually use them instead of awkwardly scooping with two forks. The bamboo looks nice enough for a dinner party but casual enough for a backyard hangout. Brought them to a summer salad potluck and t...
Totally Bamboo Salad Hands, Bamboo Salad Serving Set
Swap this between hot and cold depending on what you're transporting. Microwave it for warm dishes, freeze it for cold ones. Slipped it under my deviled egg tray during a 30-minute drive in July and the eggs were still perfectly chilled when I arrive...
Pyrex Portable Large Cold/Hot Pack (2-Pack)