These Are the Best 9x13 Baking Dishes for Cakes, Casseroles, and so Much More (2024)

Our Top Pick: Made In French Porcelain Rectangular Baking Dish

Made In cookware is used in some of the world's best kitchens, including Michelin-starred restaurants and top-rated hotels, and is developed in partnership with premier chefs from all over the globe. It's no wonder its products are continuously among our favorites, and the 9x13-inch baking dish is no exception.

This line of porcelain bakeware is handmade in France, and while you may think of porcelain as a very fragile, delicate material, it's the exact opposite: quite substantial and very durable. Porcelain is also great for baking because it conducts heat evenly and consistently while being naturally nonstick. We appreciate this pan's high walls, which are great for everything from lasagnas to crumbles.

These pans are oven-safe up to 650°F, and are microwave- and freezer-safe. In addition, these beautiful babies are thermal-shock resistant, meaning they can go directly into a hot oven from the fridge or freezer (and vice versa)! That's a total game-changer for make-ahead meals—no more worrying whether you remembered to defrost tonight's dinner.

The Details: Porcelain; 650°F oven-safe temperature; dishwasher safe, but hand-washing is recommended

Best Budget: Pyrex 3-Quart Easy Grab Baking Pan with Lid

It was hard to decide specifically how to award this versatile baking dish, but at the end of the day, "best value" seemed like the right way to go. Why? First, this glass dish has some of the largest handles available, which can help any cook feel more confident maneuvering a piping hot, full pan from oven to table, even with bulky oven mitts.

Secondly, this dish comes with a lid. This means it's great for traveling to a potluck (it's lightweight, too!), and it can be left on a picnic table without fear of a bug (or worse) ruining your dish. The cover is handy for storing leftovers (fewer dishes, yes!) and reducing waste (no need for plastic wrap or aluminum foil).

One thing to note: This baking pan is microwave and dishwasher-safe, and it's fine to use in a preheated oven (so long as the pan is at room temperature when you put it in and not straight from the refrigerator). It isn't, however, rated safe against thermal shock, so you can't take it from the freezer to a hot oven (or vice versa).

The Details: Glass; 450°F oven-safe temperature; dishwasher safe; microwave safe

Best Covered: Staub Stoneware Rectangular Covered Baker

Staub's glass-porcelain-glazed stoneware baking dish is as functional as it is elegant. Its stoneware construction means it cooks evenly, retains heat well, and won't absorb moisture, which helps keep your dish from drying out. It's dishwasher and freezer-safe, and because it's thermal-shock resistant, the pan can go directly from the refrigerator or freezer to the oven or microwave (and the other way around).

But this pan's vibrant multi-coat porcelain enamel is truly the showstopper. Available in four colors, it'll be the focal point of the table when used as a serving dish (and less to clean up, too!). Plus, there's a fitted lid—oven-safe up to 425°F—that helps keep your dish warm on the table. Be prepared for your guests to be impressed!

Because of the glazing, this versatile pan is naturally low-stick, and most food residue can be rinsed off with water. If there is a stubborn stain, avoid abrasive cleaners, opting for a nylon scrubbing pad or sponge. With the right care, this pan will easily become a family heirloom.

The Details: Stoneware with glass porcelain enamel finish; 570°F oven-safe temperature (425°F with lid); dishwasher safe

Best Ceramic: ​Emile Henry Modern Classics Large Rectangular Baker

Emile Henry's high-quality, heirloom-worthy ceramic bakeware and cookware have been made in France since 1850. The family-owned company's signature high-fired Burgundy clay heats quickly and evenly and retains it well. The heat retention will be especially helpful when you want the second helpings to be as warm as the first.

Oven-safe up to 520°F, this pan is thermal-shock resistant, so you can go from microwave or oven to fridge or freezer—and back again—without fear of flying debris. The glazed finish creates an easy-to-clean surface that should only be rinsed and lightly scrubbed.

And if all of those qualities weren't enough to convince you that this ceramic casserole dish is one worth adding to your kitchen, consider this: Emile Henry products have a 10-year warranty guarantee that the company will honor if your product shows signs of manufacturing defects in its first decade of use.

The Details: Ceramic; 520°F oven-safe temperature; dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended

Best for Travel: OXO Glass Baking Dish With Lid

Are you the first on your block to greet a new neighbor with a "Welcome!" casserole? Or maybe you'll be attending a lot of get-togethers this summer? Then you need a baking dish with a solid, tight lid that allows you to confidently transport a dish from point A to point B. OXO's 3-quart baking dish is precisely that.

OXO is known for its high-quality kitchen storage solutions, but it also makes great kitchenware like this 9x13-inch baking dish. It's made from thermal-shock-resistant borosilicate glass, so you can prep your dish early, pop it in the freezer for a bit, and then cook it straightaway without worrying about defrosting.

The large, full-length handles also help boost our confidence when carrying the pan to its final destination. Now, we can only hope your recipient doesn't think it is the gift!

The Details: Borosilicate glass; 450°F oven-safe temperature (if moving directly from freezer to a preheated oven); dishwasher-safe

Best Deep: Pyrex Deep Glass Baking Dish

This is Pyrex's second time on our list of the best 9x13 baking dishes, but it's because few pans have such high sides and a deep interior. And with some dishes, that's the only thing that'll get the job done—we all have that one recipe that fills up every centimeter of space in our existing 9x13 pan.

We particularly love this pan for lasagna. Pyrex says the 3-inch depth is 50 percent deeper than the average pan, which leaves room for more layers of ingredients and cheese, and less mess if anything splatters while baking. Pick up one of these so you can have a little breathing room and avoid an unnecessary mess.

The Details: Glass; 425°F oven-safe temperature; dishwasher safe

Most Colorful: Caraway Home Rectangle Pan

We're suckers for cute kitchenware, but it has to perform well, too. Luckily, this 9x13-inch baking dish from Caraway passes muster. These rectangular pans are made from aluminized steel and finished with a low-stick ceramic coating (with stainless steel handles), so they're durable and lightweight. (Have you noticed a ceramic coating trend yet? Yep, it's that good!). They're available in fun, mod colors, including marigold yellow, sage green, and a lovely dusty-rose color called "perracotta."

Being this cute does come with a few caveats. This pan retains heat a bit differently than what you're used to from pans made of other materials, so keep an eye on things the first few times you use them. Since it's made of metal, this can't go in the microwave. It's also not thermal-shock rated, so it can't handle wild, fast temperature changes. It also can't be used under the broiler.

The Details: Aluminized steel with a ceramic coating; 550°F oven-safe temperature; hand-washing recommended

Best Retro: Great Jones Hot Dish

We love this 9x13-inch ceramic baking dish from Great Jones, and not just for aesthetics. Does it help that this oven-safe and dishwasher-friendly pan features a funky, retro-inspired squiggle design in fun colors? Absolutely! But we're also here for the deep, 3-inch side walls (perfect for seven-layer taco dip), consistent heat distribution, and easy-to-grip handles.

And it gets better: Great Jones is all about helping people fall in love with cooking, regardless of skill level. Customers can call the company's cooking hotline, clearly called the "Potline" (1-878-POTLINE) for real-time cooking advice, recipes, and ideas.

The Details: Ceramic; 500°F oven-safe temperature; dishwasher safe

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