PanSpanPyrex Baking Set
Which glass baking set should I choose for weeknight casseroles, serving dinner and storing leftovers?
I’d choose the Pyrex Deep 3-Pack for a busy home kitchen: its deep 9x13 dish is made for generous casseroles, and the two smaller dishes cover sides and brownies. If you want borosilicate glass, the Amazon Basics set is a lighter three-dish alternative, while M MCIRCO gives you four sizes. All three let you bake and store in glass; remove the plastic lids before baking.
#1 · Pyrex
Pyrex Deep 3-Pack Glass Baking Dish Set (9"x13", 7"x11", 8"x8") | BPA-free plastic lids, rectangular glass bakeware, dishwasher, microwave, freezer & preheated oven safe
Choose this for the most useful everyday mix: a deep 9x13 for lasagna and family casseroles, plus 7x11 and 8x8 dishes for smaller meals or sides. The snug lids make it easy to save leftovers in the same dish.
#2 · Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics Glass Baking Dishes with BPA-Free Lids, 6-Piece Bakeware Set, Borosilicate Glass, Oven-Safe up to 752°F, Non-Slip and Stackable, Dishwasher-Safe, Linen Gray
Pick this if you want borosilicate glass, three practical dish sizes and a lighter set to handle and store. Its largest dish is a good all-purpose casserole size, and the stackable lids help keep the set tidy.
#3 · M MCIRCO
M MCIRCO 8 Piece Deep Glass Baking Dish with Lids, BPA free,Gray | Rectangular Glass Bakeware Set, Baking Pans for Lasagna, Casserole Dishes, Microwave, Oven, Freezer, Dishwasher
This is the one to take if having four different dish sizes matters more than getting one especially deep 9x13. The range runs from a small 1-quart dish to a 3.2-quart dish, with lids for storing what you bake.
Do you need a deeper casserole dish or a standard baking pan?
For lasagna, baked pasta and saucy casseroles that tend to bubble up, take the Pyrex Deep 3-Pack: its 9x13 dish is 3 inches deep. The extra height gives food more room, though it does not make the dish spill-proof, so leave space at the top and set it on a sheet pan when a casserole is especially full. If you usually bake smaller portions, use one of the smaller dishes in the Amazon Basics set.
Would you rather have fewer dishes or more sizes?
The Pyrex set is my pick for the familiar workhorse sizes, especially if a deep 9x13 is your main need. M MCIRCO’s four dishes give you more flexibility for different portions, while Amazon Basics keeps things simpler with three dishes and stackable lids. For a first kitchen, choose the set whose largest dish and smaller sizes match the meals you actually make; extra pieces are only useful if you have room to store them.
How do you keep glass bakeware from cracking?
Treat glass as sturdy bakeware, not shatter-proof bakeware. Move it between temperatures gradually: don’t put a frozen or very cold dish straight into a hot oven, and don’t set a hot dish on a cold, wet or uneven surface. The Pyrex dish is intended for a preheated oven; remove every plastic lid before baking, and use dry oven mitts with a secure grip.
How they compare
Which one is yours
Pyrex: You want a deep 9x13 casserole dish with two smaller everyday dishes and matching storage lids.
Amazon Basics: You want three borosilicate dishes, stackable lids and a lighter set for regular baking and storage.
M MCIRCO: You want four borosilicate dish sizes, from a small portion dish to a larger casserole.
You will also want
For routine baking and cleanup, a few simple add-ons cover handling and serving.
The Ove Glove - Superior Heat & Flame Hand Protection - Pack of 2 Oven Mitts
Oven mitts give you a more secure, covered grip when lifting a full glass casserole from the oven.
LANE LINEN 100% Cotton Kitchen Towels, Absorbent Dish Towels 6 Pack - Olive | Soft Tea Towels, Quick Drying Hand Towels for Kitchen, Durable Kitchen Towel Set, Great for Drying Hands & Wiping Spills
Keep a dry kitchen towel handy to wipe up spills and provide a clean spot for serving and storing dishes.
Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Scrub Sponge, 3 Pack | Kitchen Sponges for Cleaning Home, Bathroom, Effective + Gentle Dish Scrubber, Safe on Nonstick surfaces
These non-scratch sponges are useful for cleaning baked-on food without reaching for a harsh scrubber.
Questions buyers ask
Why can modern glass baking dishes crack or shatter?
A chip, scratch or hard impact can make glass more vulnerable to breakage. Inspect dishes for damage and handle them carefully.
Is borosilicate glass better than soda-lime glass for baking?
Borosilicate glass generally handles temperature changes better than soda-lime glass, but neither type is unbreakable or immune to thermal shock. Choose a dish for its stated oven use and handle any glass bakeware with gradual temperature changes.
Can I freeze these dishes with their plastic lids?
The Pyrex glass dishes and lids are freezer-safe. Amazon Basics glass dishes are freezer-safe too; their lids are stackable storage lids. Let a hot dish cool before freezing, and don’t move a frozen glass dish directly into a hot oven.
Are the lids leakproof for taking food to a potluck?
A snug or stackable storage lid is not the same as a locking, leakproof travel lid. Carry dishes upright, especially with soups or saucy food, and use a separate sealed container if a spill would be a problem.
Can the plastic lids go in the dishwasher?
The Pyrex lids are top-rack dishwasher-safe, and the Amazon Basics lids are dishwasher-safe. Keep plastic lids out of the oven and away from direct heat; for repeated washing, the top rack is the gentler place for them.
What makes a good starter glass bakeware set?
For a first kitchen, prioritize a useful large casserole dish, at least one smaller dish, and lids that let you store leftovers without transferring them.