It’s no secret that Allrecipes loves a good casserole. They’re uncomplicated, cozy, and ample enough to feed the whole family with a single dish. Our recipe archive is practically bursting with green bean casseroles, breakfast casseroles, tuna casseroles, and everything in between.
Although one of the main perks of a casserole is the ease with which it comes together, the baking dish you choose can still make or break a recipe. Maybe it’s not deep enough to contain bubbling layers of cheese, or the material is too fragile to handle high temperatures in the oven. This Pyrex baking dish is a tested favorite that checks all the boxes, and it’s only $15. Even better, it’s perfect for making the one casserole recipe readers have saved more than any other: Million Dollar Chicken.
Pyrex 7×11-Inch Deep Glass Baking Dish with Lid
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Million Dollar Chicken embodies everything we adore about casseroles: It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and completely comforting. Including prep time and cooking time, it only takes 45 minutes from start to finish, which is another perk to add to a long list of reasons why it’s our most-saved casserole recipe of all time.
Plenty of recipes call for a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, but Million Dollar Chicken Casserole requires either a 7 x 11-inch dish or 9 x 9-inch dish. Pyrex answers the call with this 7 x 11-inch casserole dish designed with 2.7-inch sides to contain all the shredded chicken, spices, cheese, and buttery crushed crackers that make the recipe so irresistible.
We sometimes dress this recipe up with frozen peas or broccoli, or swap the mozzarella for cheddar or Swiss cheese, and this deep baking dish ensures that all those extra ingredients won’t overflow in the oven. Shoppers also note the high sides as a favorite feature. “No more overflowing casserole,” said one shopper. “How did I live without these?” Likewise, we appreciate that it comes with an airtight lid so that you can take your recipes to parties or store leftovers in the fridge for later.
But don’t just take our word for it. We also sent this dish to one of the Allrecipes Allstars—our trusted team of expert home cooks—to test in their own kitchen. Allstar Kim Shupe reviewed the larger version of this dish and praised the tall sides for containing recipes like blueberry cinnamon rolls and German pancakes. “I was so impressed with how tall my blueberry sweet rolls rose, and they wouldn’t have done that without those high sides!” she said.
The easy-to-grab handles were another plus; they came in handy while we were moving heavy recipes in and out of the oven. This Pyrex dish also made the lightest and fluffiest German pancake out of the handful we tested, which speaks to its efficient heat retention and lack of hot spots. Just keep in mind that it is made from tempered glass, not borosilicate glass, so it can’t handle extreme shifts in temperature.
Kim also found this top-rack dishwasher-safe dish easy to clean, without the need for extra scrubbing—and shoppers agree. “Cleaning is a breeze since it’s dishwasher-safe, and the durable glass resists stains and odors,” said another shopper. “I’ve used it countless times, and it still looks brand new.”
While the 7 x 11-inch size is ideal for Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, Pyrex also offers a complete set with three different sizes, ranging from 8 x 8 inches to 9 x 13 inches. Need more options? Check out some of our other favorite casserole dishes below.
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At the time of publishing, the price was $15.
