Use a Fancy Deviled Egg Tray for All Your Favorite Finger Foods (2024)

FAQs

What do you serve on a deviled egg tray? ›

Well, deviled egg trays aren't just for deviled (or soft-boiled) eggs. The little oval depressions are perfect for holding any small, roundish finger foods that could benefit from some stability or separation on the platter. I've used mine for stuffed dates, stuffed mushrooms, and meatballs.

You can use any glass or metal pan or large ceramic platter. Line the bottom with large lettuce leaves and place the deviled eggs on top. The glass or metal pan might work better, because you can then cover them with a tight sheet of plastic wrap without the plastic wrap touching the eggs.

About this item. Product comes with a Stylish & Handy Snap-lock cover thats made for protecting the food being served in the Serving tray/Egg Keeper which can hold up to 24 deviled eggs and or other food items.

How many deviled eggs do you need per person? Plan 2 to 3 deviled eggs per person for your get-together. A dozen eggs will make 24 deviled eggs, and that will be enough for 8 to 12 people. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for 24 hours and snack on them the next day.

Deviled eggs are served chilled, making them an excellent make-ahead dish. At a minimum, you'll need to allow for 20 to 25 minutes of chill time before serving. You can make deviled eggs up to 2 days in advance; be sure to store the egg whites and the yolk filling separately.

Richer than Greek yogurt, but still nice and thick, sour cream is another good mayonnaise alternative in deviled egg filling. As with Greek yogurt, opt for full-fat sour cream and add mustard gradually to avoid making the filling too tangy.

If you don't want to be piping as guests walk in your door, you can pipe ahead. Deviled eggs will stay in good shape—that is, the yolk mixture is unlikely to turn watery — for up to six hours if stored in the fridge. Pipe, garnish, cover, and chill to check the eggs off your list.

Yes! Oh, yes. The deviled egg is the best party snack known to mankind. Better than chips and dip, better than bacon-wrapped dates, better than a canapé, better than pretzels.

According to the FDA, two hours is the maximum time deviled eggs and hard-boiled eggs can be stored at room temperature. If they're exposed to high temps in the hot summer sun, they should be thrown out after an hour.

Putting them in mini muffin tins is another solution. I don't have a mini muffin tin. Another solution is slicing the hard-boiled eggs in half as they stand up instead of as they lay down. Then you make the deviled eggs as usual and transport them in an egg carton.

How long to boil eggs? ›

Lower the heat slightly – so the eggs don't crack due to being bashed around but water is still at a gentle boil. Start the timer – 6 minutes for runny yolks, 8 minutes for soft boiled, 10 minutes for classic hard boiled, 15 minutes for unpleasant rubbery whites and powdery dry yolks.

Trays and inserts can be placed in a variety of configurations to accommodate your serving needs: Deviled eggs: Place frozen inserts egg-side up into base. Vegetable or fruit tray: Place frozen inserts flat-side up into base; place trays on top. Fill wells with your favorite dip and surround with vegetables or fruit.

They are generally served cold as a side dish, appetizer or a main course during gatherings or parties. The dish's origin can be seen in recipes for boiled, seasoned eggs as far back as ancient Rome, where they were traditionally served as a first course.