Deviled eggs are a staple at most potlucks. They are cheap, easy to make, and, unlike many foods at a potluck, they usually go quickly. Deviled eggs have a tendency to slip and slide if you just place them in a dish or on a plate. Therefore, you'll have to carefully pack and carry them to your potluck while keeping them cool. Fortunately, this is easy to do with or without a special deviled egg container.
Instructions
1. Invest in a deviled egg container with a cover and handle for easy transportation. Several manufacturers make covered containers with egg impression trays to set the eggs on. Some of the trays are freezable cold packs -- don't forget to freeze them -- to help keep the eggs cool during the potluck. In other carriers, the egg trays lift up and there is room to place a thin cooler pack or a sealed bag of ice underneath.
2. Use a glass or metal pan, such as a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, if you don't have a deviled egg carrier. Lay several pieces of cold lettuce to cover most of the bottom of the dish. Then, place the devilled eggs on top of the lettuce. The lettuce will help keep the eggs from slipping around, especially when carrying it. It also makes for an attractive display. If you don't have a covered dish, cover the eggs with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
3. Lower the eggs carefully into a large cooler that is layered with a couple of ice packs. Take the eggs out just prior to the serving time for the potluck, especially if the egg carrier does not have cold packs. Be sure to lift the tray straight up and don't carry it an angle or the eggs will slip around, even in a deviled egg carrier.
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