The 5 Best Egg Molds, Tested and Approved

Best Overall

Sensible Needs Silicone Egg Bites Molds

$19 at Amazon Orig. $16 $14 at Walmart

If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ egg bites, you’ll love these mini egg molds. This set includes two trays, each measuring 8.25 inches in diameter, and there are seven mini molds in each tray for a total of 14 egg bites. Each tray also comes with a hard plastic lid that snaps on, which is convenient for traveling and stacking.

These egg mold trays are made of BPA-free, food-grade silicone, which is also stain-resistant and odor-free. They are wonderful for making a variety of foods, such as popsicles, brownies, yogurt, baby food, and, of course, eggs.

Our tester found five large eggs with vegetables (she used chopped peppers and onions) and shredded cheese mixed in was just the right amount to fill one tray. She forgot to grease the mold the first time baking egg bites, but the cooked eggs popped right out with no mess left behind.

While there are instructions for cooking time and temperature for an Instant Pot, there is no guidance for those who prefer to use an oven. That said, our tester baked a batch at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, and her egg bites came out perfectly cooked, albeit a little lopsided.

As mentioned above, these trays are compatible with a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot or a pressure cooker. They can also be placed in the freezer, microwave, and oven because they are resistant to temperatures up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. When it comes time to clean, they are dishwasher safe.

Size: 8.25 inch diameter with 7 compartments each | Material: Silicone | What's Included: 2 egg molds, 2 plastic lids

Best Budget

HIC Nonstick Cooking Rings

$16 at Amazon

These egg molds are another egg-cellent option at a reasonable price. They are also a fun way to mix up your morning breakfast because they come in both circular and heart shapes, working well for poached or fried eggs and other breakfast foods, like pancakes and crepes.

Each mold is about 4 inches and features a handle that folds flat, making it convenient to store. The set of four is made from nonstick carbon steel with a PFOA- and BPA-free coating that prevents food from sticking to the pan. They are also heat resistant and able to handle temperatures up to 430 degrees. To clean, wash in warm, soapy water.

Our tester was impressed with the perfectly circular shape and uniform cook of her over-easy eggs. The real star of the show, though, were pancakes. They were flawlessly round and more appealing than pancakes cooked without the ring mold, golden and crisp around the edges, and soft on the inside. It was easy to remove the ring, then flip the pancake to finish cooking on the other side without any stuck-on bits.

Size: 4-inch diameter | Material: Nonstick carbon steel | What's Included: Available in sets of 2 or 4 ring molds

Best for Hard-Boiled Eggs

Fred & Friends Dino Fred MATIC Hard-Boiled Egg Mold

$9 at Amazon $16 at Walmart

Those who prefer hard-boiled eggs will get a kick out of the way this egg mold transforms basic round eggs into a 3D dinosaur skull. It not only makes for a great gift, but it also puts a fun twist on lunch for kids who are fussy eaters.

After you’ve already boiled and peeled your hard-boiled egg, simply place the egg inside the mold, let it sit for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator or an ice bath, and then find that your egg has been transformed into a completely new shape.

Our tester reports the latch on the mold takes some effort to open and close, but the mold itself is a piece of cake to use. After about 15 minutes in the refrigerator, she opened the mold to reveal a hard-boiled egg imprinted with a dinosaur skull shape. It seemed to have made more of an impression on the bottom half of the mold than the top, but this might be because the egg was a little smaller than the mold. That said the dinosaur imprint was still visible on both sides and held its shape. It released easily from the mold, too—no spray needed and no stuck-on bits.

This dinosaur skull egg mold is made from food-safe, BPA-free plastic that is durable. It must be washed by hand.

Size: 3.15 x 2.56 x 2.17 inches | Material: BPA-free plastic | What's Included: 1 egg mold

Best Set

Sweton Stainless Steel Egg and Pancake Mold Set

$13 at Amazon

This bundle includes a total of six shaped egg molds, including a classic round shape, a heart, a flower, a star, a Mickey Mouse face, and a Christmas tree. They're made of food-grade stainless steel, which is durable and resistant to high temperatures. Each egg mold has a small knob that makes it easier to move around when cooking. The handle also folds down, making it easy to store.

The key to using all egg molds, our tester says, is making sure the pan and mold preheat long enough that the egg white begins to set as soon as you add it to the pan to prevent leakage, but even with a hot pan, some egg still leaked from these molds. The remaining egg did take on the shape of the molds, but the shapes that feature points—the tree, heart, and star, for example—were really tough to remove the egg from. The egg stuck to the molds even though our tester greased them with cooking oil, and the shape was changed or torn when she tried to free the eggs from the molds.

The stuck-on egg was also really hard to clean from the more detailed shapes. The molds needed to be soaked and scrubbed with the assistance of a small wire brush and toothpicks since a dish sponge won't quite reach each point. That said, they can also be placed in the dishwasher, which makes for a much easier cleanup.

Size: About 4-inches in diameter | Material: Stainless steel | What's Included: 6 shaped molds (star, heart, circle, flower, character, tree)

Best For Instant Pot

Sugaroom Silicone Egg Molds and Steamer Rack

$18 at Amazon $44 at Newegg.com

This set, which includes two egg mold trays, two silicone lids, a pressure cooker trivet with silicone handles, and two spoons is incredibly versatile. Not only can the trays make mini egg bites, but they can also make ice cubes, store baby food and leftovers, and more. They're also compatible with 6- and 8-quart pots and electric pressure cookers (including Instant Pots). The trivet, with its heat-resistant handles, makes it especially convenient for placing inside your pressure cooker. And the silicone lids can also be used inside of one, whereas the plastic lids are best for storage or traveling. These egg mold trays are dishwasher-, microwave-, freezer-, and oven-safe.

Size: 8.3-inch diameter molds with 7 compartments each | Material: Silicone | What's Included: 2 silicone molds, 2 silicone lids, 2 spoons, pressure cooker trivet