The Best Egg Plate

Buying Guide

Devilled eggs are one of those vintage recipes that never seem to go out of style. Made popular decades though, these little delectable morsels are still desired on many people’s tables today. While you can certainly set your devilled eggs out on a regular plate or tray, you will notice that their rounded shape tends to make the appetizers jiggle and roll around a little bit. Many people use a special egg plate to present their devilled eggs to guests.

An egg plate sounds much like it is – a plate designed specially to serve eggs — of the devilled variety, of course. The plate is usually rounded in shape, and contains little grooved sections around the edges which are the perfect size and shape to fit a devilled egg. Some egg plates are square or rectangular in shape as well, and contain rows and rows of little grooves. Egg plates ensure that your devilled eggs stay in place instead of moving around the plate, until they are gobbled up.

The most important thing to consider when you’re choosing an egg plate is the size. How many devilled eggs do you want to serve at one time? Some plates are quite small and can only accommodate 10-12 eggs while others have a much larger capacity and can hold double that amount.

Also consider the style of the plate. Are you looking for something that is traditional or vintage inspired? If so, opt for a rounded or floral-shaped plate. If you’re more fond of a modern aesthetic, opt for a rectangular or square egg plate with clean, straight lines instead.

• For those that like to travel with their eggs, such as to potluck parties, you can find an egg plate that comes with a detachable lid. This makes bringing your food so much more convenient as you don’t need to deal with any plastic wrap or foil sticking to the tops of your beautifully decorated devilled eggs.
• Some devilled egg plates have grooves around the edges and a flat space in the center of the plate. You can use this space for other appetizers, such as cheese, crackers or even cocktail shrimp. Others like to use this space for garnishes, such as chopped pickles or green onions, both of which work well with devilled eggs.
• If you don’t want to go through the hassle of washing dishes, many egg plates are dishwasher safe. However, those that are made from materials like wood typically need to be hand washed.
• Many egg plates are fridge and freezer safe and microwave safe, so you can easily prepare your snacks in advance and heat them up as needed.
• What should you serve alongside devilled eggs? It all depends on the type of meal you’re having and the preferences of your guests. However, common foods served with devilled eggs include raw veggies and dip, chips and salsa, shrimp cocktail, cheese and crackers, buffalo chicken dip and fresh bread.
• While eggs are typically a breakfast food, devilled eggs are served any time of day. You can certainly have them for brunch, as well as lunch, dinner and evening snacks. It is a versatile food that works well no matter the meal time.