Best casserole cookware according to redditors
We found 37 Reddit comments discussing the best casserole cookware. We ranked the 27 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Casserole with Cover
2 mentions

Updated cast-stainless-steel handle stays cool to the touch and comes riveted for strengthTriple-ply stainless constructionRims are tapered for drip-free pouringDishwasher-safe; oven-safe up to 550 degrees F; broiler-safeLimited lifetime warranty Features: Professional Triple Ply Construction|Brushe...
Read comments from redditors2. Rachael Ray Stoneware 3.5-Quart Rectangular Covered Casserole & Baking Dish, Red
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Rachael Ray Stoneware Rectangular Covered Casserole & Baking Dish, 3.5-Quart, PurpleCovered Rectangular Casserole with a bright hue, crafted from dependable stonewareThe wide handles on this casserole provide a confident grip when putting the casserole in the oven or pulling it out when food is read...
Read comments from redditors3. Pyrex Easy Grab Glass Casserole Dish with Glass Lid (2-Quart)
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Larger handles and a glass lid make this casserole a kitchen essential.Includes (1) 2-Quart Glass Casserole Dish with Glass LidDurable high-quality tempered glass is dishwasher, freezer, microwave and preheated oven safeNonporous glass won’t absorb food odors, flavors, or stains2-year limited warr...
Read comments from redditors4. Vesture Hot Pack-Replacement Microcore Pac for Casserole Carriers (Red Pack For Microwave Heating)
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Safer than gel; filled with non-toxic liquid^Measures 7x10^Vesture Replacement Microcore Element is designed to work with Lava Buns Heated Seat Cushions^Easily heats in the microwave or cools in the refrigerator^Extremely durableFDA-approved flexible outer film can withstand over one ton of pressur...
Read comments from redditors5. Lodge 3.6 Quart Cast Iron Casserole Pan. Red Enamel Cast Iron Casserole Dish with Dual Handles and Lid (Island Spice Red)
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Broil, braise, bake or roast up to 500 degrees FSaute, simmer or fry on any stovetopThe right tool to marinate, refrigerate, cook and serveUnparalleled in heat retention and even heatingSmooth glass surface won't react to ingredientsMeasures 14.4" x 12.55" x 3.4"Item Shape: RoundIncluded Components:...
Read comments from redditors6. CorningWare French White 1-1/2-Quart Covered Round Dish with Glass Top
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French White 1.5-qt Round Casserole w/ Glass LidDurable stoneware material designed for use in oven, microwave, refrigerator, and freezerCorningware material resists chipping and crackingNon-porous surface does not absorb food odors, flavors, or stains1 year warranty on lid
Read comments from redditors7. Pinnacle Insulated Casserole Dish with Lid 3 pc. Set 2.6/1.5/1 qt. Hot Pot Food Warmer/Cooler –Thermal Soup/Salad Serving Bowl- Stainless Steel Hot Food Container–Best Gift Set for Moms –Holidays
1 mention

PINNACLE THERMO Insulated Bowls is the HEALTHY CHOICE! The Thermo Bowls Maintain Food Temperature Warm for up to 4 hrs. and Cold for up to 6 hrs. It’s HASSLE FREE and HEALTHY- Avoid Reheating -You Don't Need to Microwave and it Will PRESERVE THE FOODS ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS, VITAMINS AND TASTE *.B.P....
Read comments from redditors8. CorningWare French White III 3-Quart Ceramic Oblong Casserole Dish with Sleeve | Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator and Freezer Safe
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Flared rim and handles provide a secure hold.Durable ceramic construction is designed for use in oven, microwave, refrigerator and freezer.Resists chipping and cracking.; 1-year warranty.Measures 16" x 10 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Read comments from redditors9. OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro Dishwasher safe 6QT Covered Casserole
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Hard-Anodized aluminum ensures superior heat retention and even cookingGerman-Engineered, PFOA-free, 3-layer, non-stick coating allows for effortless food releaseUnique rolled edges designed for drip free pouring of sauces, reductions and moreLid features convenient holes for straining directly from...
Read comments from redditors10. Staub 40511 512-0 Grenadine with Chistera Cast Iron Oval Casserole, 24 cm
1 mention

Ideal for browning and slow cooking of meat, fish or vegetablesSucculent and delicate cooking through the special drip structure in the lidThe Schwarzmatte enamel is perfect for particularly Krossen searing and is very durableFor all types of cookers, including induction, can be used in the oven/gri...
Read comments from redditors11. Baumalu 9.5" 24cm 5qt Copper Casserole + Lid Dutch Oven FRANCE
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2mm Copper Professional Collection ~ Traditional Handcrafted Copperware Made in FranceBeautiful large casserole with lid, about 5 quarts. 9.5" inner diameter by 4.5" inner heightTraditional hand-tinned interior surface, Cast iron handles are secured with steel rivets for a lifetime of use. Oven safe...
Read comments from redditors13. Tupperware Ultra Pro Oval Oven Safe 3.5qt /3.3 L Lasagna Casserole Microwave New Cosmos Black
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Ideal for Casseroles, lasagnas, Roasted Vegetables, and more.In Cosmos Color.Microwave, Oven, Fridge, and Freezer Safe.UltraPro Warranty.
Read comments from redditors14. Corningware 1092970 French White 15 OZ Oval Casserole Dish
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15-oz Oval CasseroleDurable stoneware material designed for use in oven, microwave, refrigerator, and freezerCorningWare material resists chipping and crackingNon-porous surface does not absorb food odors, flavors, or stains
Read comments from redditors15. CorningWare French White 1.5-Quart Round Casserole with Glass Lid
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CorningWare French White 1.5-Quart Round Casserole with Glass Lid has a traditional elegance that complements any décor.Oven-to-table bakeware is both versatile and stylish. Bake and serve in one dish.Durable stoneware material resists chipping and cracking. High-gloss exterior is non-porous, easy ...
Read comments from redditors17. WMF Premium One 4-Quart Low Casserole with Lid
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18/10 Cromargan stainless steel construction with innovative world-wide patent pending Cool and handle designLids feature vents for proper steam releaseDesigner Peter Ramminger; Made in GermanyTransTherm universal base ensures optimum heat distribution and heat retention; Safe for all cooktops, incl...
Read comments from redditors18. Le Creuset Farm Fresh Set of 4 Magnet Set, Multi-colored
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Set of 4 kitchen magnets depicting Le Creuset's iconic french oven in charming detailStrong magnets firmly grip any metal surface to display recipes, shopping lists, and moreWipes easily clean; includes one each in vibrantly colored fennel, cherry, cassis and flameDishwasher safeMeasures approximate...
Read comments from redditors19. Kuhn Rikon Durotherm Swiss-Made Cookware, Casserole with Lid, 9-Inch - 3QT
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The unique double-walled DUROTHERM system cooks with very little water. Suitable for all kinds of stoves.Leave food covered on the hotplate briefly, then place on the heat-retaining base, to keep food aromatic and fresh.The DUROTHERM is so well insulated that food stays hot for up to two hours.All v...
Read comments from redditors20. Milton Treat Hot Pot Keep Warm/Cold Upto 4-6 Hours Insulated Casserole with Stainless Steel Insert, 4 Liter
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Maintains The Food Temperature For Up To 4 HoursStainless steel inner panInsulated With Polyurethane Foam. High Thermal Rating Ensures Temperature Maintainence For Longer Periods.Specially Crafted Handle Allows Single Hand PortabilityThese Casseroles Are Sturdy And Virtually Unbreakable
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I have a microwave at my office space rental, but I'm on the road a lot with my job, so I've looked into many different solutions. There are a variety of options available.
Non-electronic storage:
They make a squattier version of the Thermos you have from RTIC, which is what I sometimes use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DRP86T1
Spoon for size comparison:
https://i.imgur.com/AR4itKB.jpg
It's not so deep that I can't get a spoon in. It'd be nice if it were a little wider, but it does the job. A bit smaller than your Thermos at 17 ounces. Pinnacle Thermoware sells insulated a pretty nice insulated bowl set, if you specifically want a bowl shape:
https://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-Serving-Salad-Soup-Dish/dp/B07RT1X47C/
If you need more food than just one bowl can hold, Ailijin makes a 2-bowl, single-tote insulated solution: (kind of a round bento-style)
https://www.amazon.com/AILIJIN-Leakproof-Insulated-Stainless-Portable/dp/B07QQ9JYG3/
If you need to heat up a soup before you go to put into an insulated storage container, I use one of these vented microwave mugs, so it doesn't explode all over the inside of my microwave when heating up:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5IC478/
Electronic storage:
Beyond that, there are 3 common electronic options, depending on what power you have available: (12V in a car or an A/C wall plug)
The Crockpot unit is basically like your Thermos, except you plug it in to heat it, and it has a pretty nice wide bowl size. My buddy has one & it's pretty dang handy! My brother has the RoadPro, as he's on the road all day long, and it's super nice because it does a pretty decent job (heats up to 300F, basically like a mini oven), so you can heat up burritos, melt cheesy stuff like lasagna, etc.
The HotLogic is nice because instead of just being a mini portable crockpot, it's also a mini oven, and can be used from a wall plug, a newer-vehicle 2-prong car plug, or with a 75-watt (minimum) inverter. There's a good Facebook group available as well! It heats up to 218F & then holds the food at 180F, so it's more for reheating food than cooking food, like the RoadPro can do (HotLogic says you can cook chicken breast in it in about 2 hours, but ehhh...), but it's also a bit more versatile as you can plug it directly into the wall an hour before lunch & have your food ready to go without needing a microwave or toaster oven.
Homemade soup:
If you're into soup & haven't heard of Souper Cubes, it's basically a silicone ice cube tray with 1/2-cup & 1-cup markings (4 per tray) & lids, plus a wire frame around the top to hold it together, which makes portioning out bulk soup cooks super easy:
https://www.soupercubes.com/
I mean, just look at this insanity:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0cU_UFBSQp/
Also, if you're into making soups at home, the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) is my BFF...it makes cooking soup a lot faster & more automated (aka easier overall!). Poaching from another one of my posts, here are some soup ideas: (I use the IP for soups, stews, bisques, broths, stocks, etc.)
Some ideas for soup toppings & easy no-knead breads:
Also if you're trying to get more veggies in your diet, check out this master guide on making blended soups in the Instant Pot, definitely worth a read:
https://allthenourishingthings.com/make-blended-soup-instant-pot/
I tend to make soup about once a week in my Instant Pot at home, then freeze it in my Souper Cube containers, and keep a stash of different varieties in my freezer so I can just grab one & go. When you have a solid storage system setup (electronic or non-electronic), it makes the whole process pretty dang easy:
For me, it's really about nailing down a solid process & taking care of all of the little annoying details. Like you said, the tall insulated mugs are too small to get a spoon into & eat out of, so you have to find something better that meets the needs of your individual situation better. Then, setting up a system to support convenience means you can always have a variety of soups to grab before you leave the house, whether it's a can that you heat up in a vented mug & store in a food thermos or a frozen Souper Cube that you toss in a Crockpot Lunch Crock & plug in before lunch!
In regards to autumn foods: EAT ALL THE SQUASH!
As for heating food without a microwave...
Basically, buy a ham (the precooked ones, remember that spiral sliced costs extra and is basically just pre-sliced). Put it in a roaster/whatever kind of thing you have to cook a whole ham in. Buy a bottle of Korean BBQ sauce (Aldi's is actually quite good). I like to add some extra stuff...pomegranate liqueur is tasty but expensive, but I found a bottle of Torano pomegranate syrup that added pretty much the same flavor. Maybe some orange ginger stir fry sauce...I dunno. Whatever I had sitting around in the fridge.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the ham, follow the cooking directions put it in the oven on say 300 degrees and baste every half hour. Voila! Korean BBQ ham.
I will say that the best lasagna pan I've found is this Rachael Ray casserole dish, because I wanted something with a lid you could use in the oven. It cleans up really nicely. I actually did the last ham in there because it was a small one. I also had a hell of a time finding a large roasting pan and finally found a huge one at Bed Bath and Beyond a few years ago...I don't see it on their website, though.
For baking, though, I find the old stuff usually works better, too.
I used to use this until I switched to an enameled cast iron casserole dish. It has all the advantages of cast iron, plus it's easier to clean.
In their defense, I looked it up, and a covered ovenproof Tupperware casserole dish costs almost $70. To do dinner meal prep for 5 days using Tupperware would cost $345. I would bet that even they wouldn’t expect people to spend that kind of money on their products for one party.
https://www.amazon.com/Tupperware-Lasagna-Casserole-Microwave-Cosmos/dp/B00CWKDO90
Does All-Clad have a saute pan that has the casserole pan handles? I have a piece of cookware from Cuisinart that we use all of the time, and I love it because it has two handles rather than one side handle and one long handle. So easy to pop in and out of the oven, and the handle doesn't get in the way when I'm using more than one burner.
This is what I have - though I can't quite recall if it's the 3 quart or the 5.5 quart. It has about a 12-in diameter
I got me one of these for when I bring a burrito fro lunch.
HippressureCooking has an entire page devoted to this topic.
Any heat proof container that fits inside should work. Look for something that's oven safe. The recipe specifies a 4c (1qt) container.
I don't know which ones would fit well in the Instant Pot (on my to-do list) but you should be able to measure the diameter & height of the inside of the pot, then look at the specs to find one.
Look around for something like this CorningWare 3qt dish. I have the older version of it, and it makes a beastly giant pan of lasagna. If you can find it in a local store that would be best, this was one of the few things that ever failed to ship safely from Amazon.
I can't see the video either, but I have https://www.amazon.com/Staub-Braiser-Chistera-Drop-Structure-Grenadine/dp/B00O4DL9M2.
Moritaka 240mm AS Gyuto
Catskill 19x14 End Grain cutting board
All Clad Thomas Keller (no relation, unfortunately) 5qt Sauteuse
Bamboo flat spatula, the one on the far right.
Dish washing net cloth. No dishwasher, so it's all hand wash in my house.
Bonus round: Instant read thermometer, Microplane, Immersion blender, SS Mixing bowls various sizes, Stock pot/Dutch Oven
Another thought for a recommended 'mod' is something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lakeland-1-5L-Foil-Casserole-Dishes/dp/B00FGP0QQW under your printer. Vat failures are not common but if you get a vat failure you will thank me, resin doesn't clean completely out of carpet.
This casserole dish would make my life easier. I'm in a casserole phase and only have one I have to constantly wash by hand (no dishwasher). An epic tragedy. :-)
Something like this
http://www.amazon.com/WMF-Premium-One-4-Quart-Casserole/dp/B0052CGI66/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_y
you can buy these on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Le-Creuset-Fresh-Magnet-Multi-colored/dp/B004YVVQ9A
Also Re-Ment makes a few sets that feature mini Le Creusets- you can find out more in the Re-Ment subreddit! /r/rement
For Yogurt, I boil milk in IP and then transfer it over to a Insulated Casserole, basically it doesn't culture inside the IP and yes I do not use the Yogurt button. I have always made yogurt at home even before the existence of IP and now I basically use IP for boiling the milk, for the exact same reason as you that I don't have to monitor it like on a stove top.
When making multiple items that need to be boiled or steamed but not together I use [this.] (https://www.amazon.com/Stack-Stackable-Steamer-Insert-Sling/dp/B072N6N96Y).
I have yet to find a way to sear meat as well as steam veggies! But tbh the only reason I haven't bought a second one is because I don't have the counter space. Go for it!
I use one of these to transport and microwave it, and I've never had an issue.
HAPPY CAKE DAY!!!!
Didn't know the dollar limit so here are a couple!
Munchkin Nursery Projector and Sound System, White
Corningware French White III Round Casserole with Glass Cover, 1.5-Quart
The Little Linen Company - Baby Muslin Swaddle Blanket - Chevron Teal
Parchment works well because it is steaming the food inside. Any baking dish of your choice with a lid or foil will produce similar results.
I cook for 1 also and I like small casserole dishes when cooking for myself.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093JWLJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_tfqFAbQSE6ADY
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IOCYO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_OeqFAb159PWDF
This behemoth. I like to make a big batch, and the depth (4 in) and width (14 in) are just right for easy stirring of lots of add-ins with all that rice.
https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Casserole-2-75-Enameled-Cast/dp/B0091FWHQK
It was a gift to me, but I would think they come in cheaper than $43.
Get some oven safe Pyrex.
http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-quart-casserole-glass-cover/dp/B0057RRD8S/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1393986478&sr=1-1
This?
Both Jetboil, and MSR have this sort of heat transfer concept. Jet boil even has a cozy for the pot and I believe a cap for the bottom, so once it is hot, you can keep it that way. Personally I'd like to see something with isolated walls, a high surface area bottom and a matching insulated pad to sit it on like similar to the jetboil for crock like recipes.
Edit: I guess someone makes my dream pot.
Don't really care for cast aluminum cookware, but some people like it. Hope he does well, but I won't be getting one.
the style of pot looks like a brasier to me with it being relatively shallow and having the curved sides. Lodge makes one for $80