10 Best Casserole Carriers to Keep Your Food Safe in 2023

Mar 20, 2024

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You've gone and done it again! You've created a masterpiece, one of your best casseroles yet. You're about to wow that potluck crowd or be the winning dish at your tailgate table. But not so fast! You have to get it there first, and we all know how treacherous that trek in your car can be. What if you stop short at a light and it goes flying? What if it needs to stay warm? What if little hands somehow get in the goodies en route? Eek! Well, there's only one way to solve all those problems: casserole carriers!

There are a few things to consider when choosing the right food carrier for your needs. First, almost all of the options listed here are insulated to keep your food cold (hello, pretzel salad!) or warm (here's lookin' at you, crab dip!) if necessary. There's even one that plugs in to heat up a dish once you're arrived! Then it's really about shape and size. Do you have several dishes to bring? Go for a double decker. Maybe you baked with a round dish (not all the best casserole dishes are rectangular, remember). Well, we've got an option for that, too.

All price points are represented here, so it doesn't matter your budget. We even found a few under $20! Though if you're in the market to spend a little more, everything will be worth the price once you realize how long it will last you. So go forth and get to that cookout! Your casserole is secured for snacking.

This streamlined option is the best for holding standard 9-by-13 trays without adding more bulk around the sides. It has an exterior pocket to hold utensils and napkins, and the interior lining is easy to clean in case something spills. Our favorite part is the longer handles that make it more comfortable to carry when something is heavy.

For less than $15, this option is worth it to just grab and go. The generous 11-by-17-inch interior allows you take a slightly larger dish or maybe one with big side handles. The interior is easy to wipe clean, and it will keep your food hot or cold for hours.

The larger interior of this sleek option can fit up to an 11-by-15-inch dish and the wide opening makes it so easy to load and unload your food. It has a large exterior pocket for all the extras like utensils. Oh, and did we mention it's only $20?

You'll be the life of the party with this pick! Seriously, there's so much space up top to store all your party supplies, and it's a separate compartment than the insulated bottom for your dish. It's also got built-in loops to carry a large serving utensil and a framed window so you can add your name for identification.

If you're carrying more than one casserole, this will be your go-to. It expands to have a separate second compartment on top so you can bring double the fun with you. Plus, it has an easy grip handle and extra storage on top for utensils.

Psst: This round carrier is actually meant for cakes. But since it's insulated and has a 12.5-inch diameter, it will fit any pie or round casserole dish, too. The double zippers make it way easier to take your creations out, no matter what you bake.

Looking for a great casserole dish and a carrier? Boy, you'll love this option! It comes complete with a glass baking dish, a storage lid, a hot/cold pack, and a portable carrying sleeve. One purchase and you have it all!

We just couldn't pass this pick up. Look at that pretty print! There are five other patterns to choose from, too. And they all have the same signature Vera quilting, sturdy zip closure, and insulated interior.

We told you there's one that plugs in, and here it is! It will keep your food warm when you want it or it tucks in when you don't. Bonus: It expands at the top to practically double the capacity if you need to carry party supplies.

Sleek and streamlined, this is the only option on the list that isn't insulated. But guess what? It folds really small when not in use and the design makes it super versatile to carry just about anything: bowls, trays, pies, you name it. It's also machine washable!

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