9 Best Food Storage Containers, Tested by Food Network Kitchen

These are our top pick for standard, everyday storage containers. Not only are these storage containers airtight and leakproof, they’re glass so they’ll never get stained from, say, tomato sauce. Best of all, the set of eight containers and eight lids are nice enough to tote with you to your next picnic or potluck and can double as prep bowls when you’re cooking. Oh, and did we mention they are dishwasher-safe?

These containers come with super colorful lids and are ideal for small kitchens since they nest inside each other. Not only are these microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer safe and are perfectly packable for condiments, salad dressings and trail mix to go!

With this set of medium and large storage containers that are equipped with FreshVent technology to regulate airflow plus a built in filter, you can pop a head of lettuce in one, a bunch of grapes in the other for maximum crispiness that lasts. Plus, they are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning!

This set comes with one four-quart and one six-quart containers (each with a compatible lid) that, thanks to their square shape, fits nicely on your fridge shelf. Bonus: These are freezer and dishwasher safe and spill-proof should you want to send a food delivery to a friend or neighbor.

Next time you’re scrambling to find baking supplies — or find that your brown sugar has lost its texture because you haven’t sealed it tight — you’ll wish your pantry was equipped with these stylish and stackable containers that are top rack dishwasher-safe and are ideal for cereal, nuts, coffee, rice and any other pantry staple that needs to stay airtight.

One of the most fun things about this set of leakproof, dishwasher-safe containers — the lids twist on like a jar to prevent spills — is that each has distinctly marked measurable lines to help with portion sizes and comes with an erasable marker so you can finally identify whatever leftovers are in your fridge (add a date, too, to ensure no spoilage).

Stasher bags are so versatile, we think they should be a staple in every kitchen. Whether you're storing leftovers, marinating meats, freezing fruits for smoothies or sous vide cooking, these containers, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, can do it all. And, since they're dishwasher-safe, they are a breeze to clean.

When shopping for freezer containers, take into account how you utilize your freezer space. Whether you love meal prep or need the ability to cook directly from the freezer, this OXO set has a long list of benefits. This set has containers in a variety of shapes and sizes, making meal prepping in the freezer easy. Since this set is made from borosilicate glass, it can withstand a range of temperatures, meaning they can go from freezer to oven without worry. Safe-grip handles are also a plus, offering an easy journey between the oven, table and freezer.

When deciding on the best meal-prep containers (or really any type of storage container, for that matter), space-saving and easy-to-organize are two features that should be top of mind. Which brings us to our top overall choice. Their nesting design ensures that they stack compactly, which is ideal for saving space, and the fact that they’re leak-proof with airtight lids is a big-time score, too. One more feature that gives these containers our number-one rating: They’re labeled with specific cup measures, so you can customize portions, too.