Making a Casserole? Bake Them in One of These Pretty Dishes

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It's just a fact: Casseroles are the hero of weeknight cooking. They're the ultimate workhorse meals because you 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.

Of course, 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 and stashing in the fridge.

Once you find the best casserole dish for you, think about giving one as a present, too. 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 make something delicious for you or someone else, browse our list to find the best casserole dishes for the job. Then all you have to do is just scoop and serve!

Made In Baking Dish

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!)

The Pioneer Woman Heritage Floral Ceramic Baker With Lid

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. It's safe in the microwave to heat up leftovers, too!

OXO Good Grips Glass Baking Dish With Lid

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. And it won't stain, so don't worry about all those delicious sauces!

Le Creuset Heritage Covered Baking Dish

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.

CorningWare French White 7-Piece Ceramic Bakeware Set

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. Pop them in the freezer, microwave, or oven!

Great Jones Hot Dish

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's oven safe up to 500 degrees, and you can also pop it in the freezer and microwave. Oh, and it's available with a lid, too.

Staub Ceramic Oval Baking Dish Set

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. Both are oven safe up to 572 degrees!

Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Square Dishes

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.

The Pioneer Woman Floral Mini Casserole Set

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.

Emile Henry Ruffled Rectangular Baker

This dish is made of Burgundian clay, which is known for its ability to heat evenly and it won't absorb odors. It's a perfect oven-to-table piece—the ruffled edges make it such a showstopper!

Sur La Table 6-Quart Rectangular Porcelain Baker

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! The porcelain construction conducts heat beautifully, so look forward to all that melty cheese.

Personalized Casserole Dish

Fill this hand-glazed, 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.

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