The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find I Use for Everything

Last summer, as I was getting ready for my neighbor's barbecue, I realized I had nothing to transport the deviled eggs I'd promised to bring. After improvising with plastic wrap and a platter (and later cleaning egg yolk off the inside of my tote bag), I made a mental note to find a better solution. 

I forgot about that note until I needed to make devilled eggs again recently and coincidentally spotted a plastic deviled egg carrier at Dollar Tree. It was the perfect solution, but what has surprised me most is how often I've used it since—and not just for deviled eggs. 

Why I Love Dollar Tree’s Deviled Egg Containers

At just $1.25, I never stress about leaving one behind at a potluck or family get-together. The design is simple but effective. Each container has perfectly sized divots that hold the eggs in place, a snap-on lid that stays closed during transport, and a convenient handle that makes it easy to carry. 

They're lightweight but surprisingly sturdy and stack neatly in my cabinet when not in use. I appreciate how they solve the problem of transporting awkward, delicate foods. The molded compartments keep everything in place, saving me from the heartbreak of seeing my treats turn into a jumbled mess by the time I arrive at my destination.

How I Use the Deviled Egg Containers

While I initially bought this container for deviled eggs, I have found them helpful for other things. I was in a similar transportation pickle after I'd made chocolate-covered strawberries to bring to a Galentine's Day party when it occurred to me to try the egg container. It held them perfectly, and I ended up buying another tray for the extra strawberries I made.

Beyond transporting these once-in-a-while foods, I've also used them as a fun snack tray for my kids. Each section gets filled with something different—grapes, apple slices, cheese cubes, crackers, carrot sticks, snap peas, pepperoni rounds, nuts, and seeds—creating an instant bento-style lunch that prevents foods from mixing together (a serious offense in the eyes of my 3-year-old). 

At this point, I trust the internet a little too much, but when I saw someone in the reviews suggest using it for pie storage, I tried it and, to my surprise, it actually worked. The moral of the story? A deviled egg container can be more than just that.

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