Modern, Functional Casserole Carriers for Your Next Holiday Party
There's nothing like sharing a flavorful casserole or beautiful sheet cake with family and friends during the holiday season. But figuring out how to transport it from point A to point B without spilling or damaging your handiwork can be a challenge. And while our holiday gatherings may look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, sharing delicious food with the ones you love always brings comfort to hearts and minds.
Whether you prepared a side dish that's been a Thanksgiving staple in your family for generations or are trying out a new recipe for the very first time, you'll need an easy way to carry a dish from the oven to the gathering place (all while keeping it warm). Our favorite casserole carriers and tote bags designed to fit heavy baking dishes bearing lasagnas, brownies, casseroles, and so much more do just that.
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Pyrex Casserole Carrier
Designed with a sturdy base, comfortable handles, and an insulated interior, this practical casserole carrier makes transporting a special holiday meal a breeze. It can hold baking dishes up to 9-by-13 inches in size and is easy to carry, and that's true whether you're sitting in the car or walking in a winter wonderland to your destination. Plus, the vivid turquoise color will make it easy to identify that it's yours when the party's over.
Shop Now: Pyrex Casserole Carrier, 3 Qt. Baking Dish, $15.89, target.com.
Picnic at Ascot Insulated Casserole Carrier
If you're looking for a bag that can do double duty, this is it. It's an insulated, two-tiered option ideal for transporting both hot and cold foods to a socially distanced Thanksgiving dinner or holiday party. It can fit casserole dishes up to 11-by-5 inches in size, so there's plenty of room for two larger dishes.
Shop Now: Picnic at Ascot Insulated Casserole Carrier, $39.95, amazon.com.
Àplat Canvas Travel Tote
Perhaps the chicest casserole carrier around, this lightweight canvas option looks more like a fashionable market bag than a functional tote, but don't be fooled—it's sturdy and efficient at transporting your dish to and from any festive fête. Save this one for room temperature recipes because it's not insulated.
Shop Now: Àplat Canvas Travel Tote in Wide Size, $50, food52.com.
Vera Bradley Casserole Carrier
If you love a bold pattern, this carrying case is a dream. It can hold two 9-by-13-inch baking dishes when stacked on top of each other, so you can bring something sweet and something savory to any seasonal celebration in style.
Shop Now: Vera Bradley Casserole Carrier, $36, wayfair.com.
