The best casserole dishes

What sets the Arcuisine Glass Rectangular Roaster Pan apart from the other casserole dishes in our guide is that it's made in France of borosilicate glass. This glass is tempered and features boron, which helps with its heat, scratch, and stain resistance. Heat resistance is important for even cooking and ensuring the glass doesn't crack when you set your hot casserole on a cold counter.

It's important to note that the sizes include the handle measurements. For instance, the 13.75 by 8.65- inch pan is closer to 12.5 by 8.25 inches. This bakeware is dishwasher safe and is backed by a five-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Pyrex has switched to soda-lime glass, which is more susceptible to shattering, which is why we're recommending a less common French import. Because it's an import, you may notice that while the dish itself is cheap, the shipping is quite pricey. We've factored the shipping cost into the price below.

There aren't any complaints of this casserole dish shattering. The biggest negative complaint is that it's somewhat hard to clean around the logo, which is molded on the interior.

Pros: Made of durable borosilicate glass, 5-year manufacturer's guarantee

Cons: Small handles, not broiler safe, measurements in the description are misleading

Like the other two baking dishes we've covered so far, the Revol Belle Cuisine Rectangular Roasting Dish is made in France. In fact, founded in 1789, Revol is one of the most prestigious porcelain makers in France.

The dish is slip cast, so the handles are cast in one piece with the dish. The smooth white enamel finish is nonporous, nonreactive, and resistant to thermal shock, chipping, and staining. Plus, it cleans up easily. The dish is dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and oven safe up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you're regularly bringing entire casseroles to serve at the table, you'll appreciate the elegant look of the Revol dish. It's quite a bit more appealing to the eye than a typical clear glass baking dish.

Pros: Large handles, easy to clean, resistant to chipping

Cons: Expensive

The Pyrex Easy Grab Oblong Glass Bakeware Dish is the only casserole dish in our guide made of tempered soda-lime glass, which is manufactured to reduce the chance of thermal shock but isn't as durable as borosilicate glass. But it's still great at resisting odors, staining, and warping — and the price is right.

The Pyrex baking dish is safe for the dishwasher, freezer, fridge, microwave, and oven up to about 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The Easy Grab Dish is made in the United States and comes with a two-year warranty.

This is my favorite of the four baking dishes I own. The handles are a definite benefit when removing items from the oven, and they don't take up too much storage space. The dish also fits effortlessly in our dishwasher. However, I generally wash it by hand since the dishwasher tends not to get the job done. Lastly, the actual measurements of the dish are 11.75 by 7.5 inches at the bottom and 13 by 9 inches at the top with a depth of about 2 inches.

Back in 2015, Pyrex seemed to have a quality control issue the lead to some of these dishes shattering upon removal from the oven. But, looking at reviews from just the past 12 months, it appears Pyrex has solved this issue.

Pros: Inexpensive, large handles, lightweight

Cons: Older reports of the dish breaking into countless pieces, misleading measurements

What sets the Emile Henry Lasagna Dish apart from other baking dishes is its steep sides and broiler-safe materials, which makes it ideal for lasagna. First of all, you can layer your lasagna uniformly from bottom to top. Then, as the baking cycle comes to an end, remove your foil cover, and broil for browned perfection on top.

Crafted in the Burgundy region of France, this dish is made of high-fired ceramic that allows for even browning without burning or sticking. The stoneware's glossy, translucent glaze protects it from showing utensil marks, crackling, or discoloration. Emile Henry backs this casserole dish with a three-year warranty.

The handles are a bit small, but it's still relatively easy to transport as long as you're not going long distances with it.

Pros: Broiler safe, steep sides, easy to clean

Cons: Small handles

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