Le Creuset
Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Shallow Square Casserole
Best durable stoneware for home cooks seeking effortless cleanup and presentation.
Elevate your cooking with the Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Shallow Square Casserole. This dish boasts exceptional heat distribution for perfectly uniform browning and even cooking, eliminating hot spots. Its durable, colorful glaze is nonporous, non-reactive, and scratch-resistant, ensuring it resists stains and flavor absorption. The virtually nonstick surface makes food release and cleanup effortless, while also preventing cracking and crazing. Enjoy superior heat retention for serving and unmatched thermal resistance from -9°F to 500°F.
$117.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
60
/ 1585
#60 in Casserole Dishes
Price vs Category Average
+11%
Above average
Material
Stoneware
/ Stoneware
Who it's for
- Hosts wanting elegant, ready-to-serve oven-to-table presentation
- Home cooks prioritizing consistent, even baking results
- Busy individuals seeking low-maintenance, durable kitchenware
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers seeking more affordable baking alternatives
- Cooks preferring lightweight cookware for easier handling
- Chefs needing deep capacity for layered or liquid-heavy recipes
Performance breakdown
Thermal Versatility
Handles extreme temperature shifts from freezer to broiler with total confidence.
Surface Durability
The scratch-resistant glaze maintains a pristine finish through heavy daily use.
Heat Distribution
Stoneware construction ensures consistent browning without any frustrating hot spots.
Cleanup Efficiency
Virtually nonstick surface makes scrubbing burnt-on edges a thing of the past.
Aesthetic Appeal
The signature glazed finish transitions beautifully from oven directly to table.
Flavor Integrity
Nonporous material prevents lingering odors or flavor absorption between different meals.
Key Specs
Material
Stoneware
Color
Olive
Finish Type
Glazed
Shape
Square
Capacity
2 Quarts
Item Weight
5.5 Pounds
Product Care Instructions
Broiler Safe, Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe, Oven Safe
With Lid
Yes
Features
- Uniform browning and even cooking
- Nonporous, non-reactive, scratch-resistant glaze
- Resists stains and flavor absorption
- Easy food release and cleanup
- Resists cracking and crazing
- Maintains serving temperature
- Wide temperature resistance
- Durable stoneware construction
What customers say
Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality and enduring design of this stoneware. Its robust construction and beautiful, vibrant colors make it ideal for oven to table presentation. The shallow square shape offers excellent versatility for both baking and roasting tasks. Although it is an investment, customers confirm that the superior durability and reliable performance fully justify the cost. This piece is widely regarded as a cherished kitchen essential built to last many years.
Know before you buy
Yes, the stoneware is designed for thermal resistance between -9°F and 500°F. However, it is always best practice to allow the dish to come closer to room temperature before placing it in a preheated oven to avoid thermal shock.
The glazed finish is virtually nonstick, which makes food release significantly easier than standard ceramic. While it is not a chemical nonstick coating, a light coating of oil or butter is usually sufficient for most recipes.
No, the glaze is nonporous and non-reactive. It is specifically engineered to resist staining and flavor absorption, so it will remain clean and odor-free even after cooking acidic ingredients.
Yes, it is broiler safe. Just ensure there is a gap of at least 2.5 inches between the surface of the food and the heating element to prevent the stoneware from overheating.
The dish has a 2-quart capacity, which is ideal for side dishes, gratins, or smaller main courses for a family of three to four. If you are preparing a large roast or a main dish for a bigger group, you may find the depth limiting.
The dish weighs 5.5 pounds on its own, so it is quite substantial. Once filled with 2 quarts of food, it will be heavy, so be sure to use two hands or oven mitts when moving it from the oven to the table.
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