Baking a Casserole Tonight? You'll Want One of These Top-Rated Dishes

<p>Casseroles are the hero of weeknight cooking because they're workhorse meals. Just make and bake, and you'll have plenty of portions to feed your family and friends. There are infinite <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g31929060/easy-casserole-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:casserole recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">casserole recipes</a> you can try, whether you opt for a <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g41176654/healthy-casserole-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:healthier version;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">healthier version</a> or go straight for the comfort. But before you start planning your recipes, you need to make sure you have one of the best casserole dishes to make them in. <br><br>When you cook as much as Ree Drummond does, not just any casserole dish will do. You'll want one that's sturdy enough for oven cooking and pretty enough that you can put it right on your table. Go for a traditional rectangular dish for crunchier corners, or go for a round or oval option for easy-to-clean corners. It also helps to have a lid for easy transporting. </p><h2 class="body-h2">Our Top Picks</h2><p>Once you find the best casserole dish for you, think about giving one as a present. A casserole dish makes a great <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/gifts/g32421121/kitchen-gifts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:kitchen gift;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">kitchen gift</a> for anyone you know who loves to cook—and it's even better if you gift it with something delicious baked inside! Ree, for her part, likes to make lasagna for her friends and family. It's a perennial hit, because as Ree so rightly puts it, "Everyone loves lasagna."<br><br>So if you're looking to bake something delicious, browse our list to find the best casserole dishes for the job. And check out these equally handy, pretty <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/entertaining/g36179316/best-dinnerware-sets/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dinnerware sets;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">dinnerware sets</a> for your table while you're at it. Then all you have to do is just scoop and serve!<br></p>

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Baking a Casserole Tonight? You'll Want One of These Top-Rated Dishes

Casseroles are the hero of weeknight cooking because they're workhorse meals. Just make and bake, and you'll have plenty of portions to feed your family and friends. There are infinite casserole recipes you can try, whether you opt for a healthier version or go straight for the comfort. But before you start planning your recipes, you need to make sure you have one of the best casserole dishes to make them in.

When you cook as much as Ree Drummond does, not just any casserole dish will do. You'll want one that's sturdy enough for oven cooking and pretty enough that you can put it right on your table. Go for a traditional rectangular dish for crunchier corners, or go for a round or oval option for easy-to-clean corners. It also helps to have a lid for easy transporting.

Our Top Picks

Once you find the best casserole dish for you, think about giving one as a present. A casserole dish makes a great kitchen gift for anyone you know who loves to cook—and it's even better if you gift it with something delicious baked inside! Ree, for her part, likes to make lasagna for her friends and family. It's a perennial hit, because as Ree so rightly puts it, "Everyone loves lasagna."

So if you're looking to bake something delicious, browse our list to find the best casserole dishes for the job. And check out these equally handy, pretty dinnerware sets for your table while you're at it. Then all you have to do is just scoop and serve!

Walmart

<p>madeincookware.com</p><p><strong>$79.00</strong></p><p>Made of French porcelain, this durable dish is designed with professional chefs in mind. It is microwave and oven safe up to 650 degrees and is thermal shock resistant (meaning it won't crack if it goes from hot to cold quickly!)</p>

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Made In Baking Dish

madeincookware.com

$79.00

Made of French porcelain, this durable dish is designed with professional chefs in mind. It is microwave and oven safe up to 650 degrees and is thermal shock resistant (meaning it won't crack if it goes from hot to cold quickly!)

Made In

<p><strong>The Pioneer Woman</strong></p><p>walmart.com</p><p><strong>$13.97</strong></p><p>This dish is <em>almost</em> too pretty to use. The floral pattern makes it the perfect baker to take with you to a potluck or party, and it comes with a plastic lid to prevent spillage.</p>

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The Pioneer Woman Heritage Floral Ceramic Baker With Lid

The Pioneer Woman

walmart.com

$13.97

This dish is almost too pretty to use. The floral pattern makes it the perfect baker to take with you to a potluck or party, and it comes with a plastic lid to prevent spillage.

walmart.com

<p><strong>OXO</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$22.90</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a basic casserole dish, this one is for you. It goes from the freezer to the oven and has a lightweight, slosh-proof lid for transfer.</p>

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OXO Good Grips Glass Baking Dish With Lid

OXO

amazon.com

$22.90

If you're looking for a basic casserole dish, this one is for you. It goes from the freezer to the oven and has a lightweight, slosh-proof lid for transfer.

amazon.com

<p>lecreuset.com</p><p><strong>$135.00</strong></p><p>Le Creuset is synonymous with quality bakeware and when you break down all of its great attributes, it's easy to see why: The enamel-glazed stoneware is safe to go in the dishwasher, freezer, oven, and microwave. Plus, you can find a color to complement nearly any kitchen. </p>

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Le Creuset Heritage Covered Baking Dish

lecreuset.com

$135.00

Le Creuset is synonymous with quality bakeware and when you break down all of its great attributes, it's easy to see why: The enamel-glazed stoneware is safe to go in the dishwasher, freezer, oven, and microwave. Plus, you can find a color to complement nearly any kitchen.

Le Creuset

<p><strong>CorningWare</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$45.99</strong></p><p>This set of seven pieces is as versatile as it gets. A larger ceramic 2.5-quart and smaller 1.5-quart round both come with glass lids. Plus, you get a smaller 16-ounce and plastic lids for storing all of them. </p>

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CorningWare French White 7-Piece Ceramic Bakeware Set

CorningWare

amazon.com

$45.99

This set of seven pieces is as versatile as it gets. A larger ceramic 2.5-quart and smaller 1.5-quart round both come with glass lids. Plus, you get a smaller 16-ounce and plastic lids for storing all of them.

Amazon

<p>greatjonesgoods.com</p><p><strong>$75.00</strong></p><p>Besides a great name and a fun assortment of colors, Great Jones offers a ceramic dish with easy-to-grab handles and a naturally nonstick surface. It is now also <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgreatjonesgoods.com%2Fproducts%2Fhot-dish-bundle&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thepioneerwoman.com%2Ffood-cooking%2Fg36522958%2Fbest-casserole-dishes%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available with a lid;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">available with a lid</a>. </p>

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Great Jones Hot Dish

greatjonesgoods.com

$75.00

Besides a great name and a fun assortment of colors, Great Jones offers a ceramic dish with easy-to-grab handles and a naturally nonstick surface. It is now also available with a lid.

Great Jones

<p><strong>STAUB</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$49.95</strong></p><p>An oblong shape makes cooking and cleaning a bit easier, since you don't have to worry about getting stuff stuck in the corners. Go for a durable set like Staub which offers a 9- and 12-inch that nest for easy storage.</p>

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Staub Ceramic Oval Baking Dish Set

STAUB

amazon.com

$49.95

An oblong shape makes cooking and cleaning a bit easier, since you don't have to worry about getting stuff stuck in the corners. Go for a durable set like Staub which offers a 9- and 12-inch that nest for easy storage.

Amazon

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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Square Dishes

Le Creuset

amazon.com

$54.95

Great for sides and half batches of recipes, this set of two Le Creuset stoneware offers a five- and an eight-inch option. Pick a color that goes with your decor, and you'll love to carry them from oven to table.

Amazon

<p><strong>The Pioneer Woman</strong></p><p>walmart.com</p><p><strong>$24.92</strong></p><p>How sweet is this set of four miniature casseroles? These 6.25-inch round dishes are perfect for serving individual portions of yummy things like desserts or pot pies. </p>

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The Pioneer Woman Floral Mini Casserole Set

The Pioneer Woman

walmart.com

$24.92

How sweet is this set of four miniature casseroles? These 6.25-inch round dishes are perfect for serving individual portions of yummy things like desserts or pot pies.

Walmart

<p>williams-sonoma.com</p><p><strong>$29.99</strong></p><p>This dish is made of Burgundian clay, which is known for its ability to heat evenly. It's a perfect oven-to-table piece—the ruffled edges make it such a showstopper!</p>

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Emile Henry Ruffled Rectangular Baker

williams-sonoma.com

$29.99

This dish is made of Burgundian clay, which is known for its ability to heat evenly. It's a perfect oven-to-table piece—the ruffled edges make it such a showstopper!

williams-sonoma.com

<p>surlatable.com</p><p><strong>$51.96</strong></p><p>If you have a lot of mouths to feed, no standard sized dish will do. This six-quart giant measures 10-by-14 inches and a depth of 3.25 inches. Hello, extra layer of <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11728/best-lasagna-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:lasagna;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">lasagna</a>! </p>

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Sur La Table 6-Quart Rectangular Porcelain Baker

surlatable.com

$51.96

If you have a lot of mouths to feed, no standard sized dish will do. This six-quart giant measures 10-by-14 inches and a depth of 3.25 inches. Hello, extra layer of lasagna!

Sur La Table

<p><strong>PersonalizationMall</strong></p><p>etsy.com</p><p><strong>$45.23</strong></p><p>Fill this customizable baking dish with a favorite casserole (like Ree's <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11729/chicken-spaghetti-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:chicken spaghetti;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">chicken spaghetti</a> or <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11688/baked-ziti/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:baked ziti;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">baked ziti</a>) and bring it to your next potluck. Then leave it with the host as a gift! You can offer to clean it first, of course. </p>

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Personalized Casserole Dish

PersonalizationMall

etsy.com

$45.23

Fill this customizable baking dish with a favorite casserole (like Ree's chicken spaghetti or baked ziti) and bring it to your next potluck. Then leave it with the host as a gift! You can offer to clean it first, of course.

Etsy