Pyrex Basics 4.8 QT Glass Baking Dish with Plastic Lid, Casserole Dish, Glass Food Container, Oven, Freezer and Microwave Safe, Clear Container

I have a few different sixes of these including the 8-piece set here (the one which comes with two small 1-cups, a square baking dish, and an oval baking dish, all with lids.) I absolutely love the Pyrex Easy Grab lineup; I use these everyday and recommend them to almost anyone. I bought my first set of these (before they were named Easy Grab) around what I would guess to be 15 years ago***. Two of them I have used daily and after thousands of cold-hot-bake-wash cycles, they still perform as well as the day I purchased them (and the lids still fit pretty tightly.) I will admit up-front that I am biased here because I strongly prefer strengthened glass materials for my kitchen. My top preference is borosilicate glass, but I find tempered glass such as the Pyrex Easy Grab line to also perform very well for my needs. The performance of the Pyrex Easy Grab, combined with the excellent value, is why I really like these. As a glass, it does not alter flavors. As a tempered glass, it's durable and capable of withstanding high-heat cooking/baking/cleaning. And as a set with a silicone lid, it works well with liquids. I also like the flexibility in available sizing & lids. Pyrex offers their Easy Grab line in practically any size you can dream up, and in 3 common shapes (circle, rectangle, and square.) So it's easy to find the sizes that work for you. As another plus, Pyrex offers a few different lid configurations, including one designed for liquids when on-the-go. The flexibility of Pyrex's lineup also is something I really like. If you need to bake, these Easy Grabs work very well (without the lids). If you need to microwave, these get the job done. When they are dirty, you can throw these in the dishwasher, wash on a high heat setting, and you're good to go. I might throw leftovers in the microwave or maybe the oven...having containers that can withstand whatever method I choose is a big convenience for me. So how can I not like these? They are versatile, convenient, and very reasonably priced given the quality product you are getting. . . . ===SIDE NOTE -- BOROSILICATE GLASS and the "EXPLODING PYREX"=== ***The Pyrex products I have which are around 15 years old were produced by a different manufacturer, using a different type of glass, than the Pyrex products currently available today. It may be worth noting that modern home-use Pyrex containers are NOT currently made from borosilicate glass. Up until around 2000, it was borosilicate, but it is now a tempered silica glass made by a different company. (Still, I find that Pyrex's Easy Grab lineup has great performance, but I figured I would note this as it initially caused me a lot of confusion.) That can raise interests in regards to the differences between the older borosilicate and the current soda lime silica glass. More-or-less, borosilicate glass is more heat-resistant and can better handle drastic temperature fluctuations, where as soda lime silica glass tends to be slightly more resistant to damage from shock. Borosilicate is also more expensive to produce, and the price of most borosilicate products reflects the higher materials & production costs (ex: Chef's Plant which makes outstanding borosilicate products, but ones that are certainly not cheap.) There have been some incidents of catastrophic failures of soda lime silica glass products made by Pyrex & Anchor, where as this is seemingly much less common with borosilicate products. Investigation on this topic found that the so-called "exploding Pyrex" was observed mainly with the newer soda lime silica glass. I do find that both borosilicate and soda lime silica glass products generally perform very well and I do not hesitate to use either for baking. But I am a little more cautious with the silica glass products when it comes to exposing the containers to more extreme temperature shock (the product literature included discusses this.) By using a silica glass, the Pyrex Easy Grab offers an incredible value to consumers and a product that performs very well. However, if your usage is going to be frequently exposing these containers to DRASTIC fluctuations in temp in a super-short time period, it may be worth considering borosilicate products for those applications (the downside being the price will most likely be higher.)

I love these Pyrex dishes! I've been using mine for almost a year now and they are still in great condition and work so well. Very durable. Very convenient to have the lids. For example, the day before Halloween I made two lasagnas, put the lid on them and was able to easily store it, next day I took the lid out, covered it with foil and stuck it in the oven. Super convenient. They bake very evenly too, it's a Pyrex so can't expect anything but the best from them! I also love the size of it, it makes a nice size lasagna in there for a family. Absolutely love it

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THESE! I WANT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER SET BUT CAN'T FIND THEM ANYWHERE? WHAT'S UP AMAZON??? THE HANDLES AND THE LIDS ARE SO CONVENIENT!! SO SORRY YOU DON'T CARRY THEM ANYMORE!

Use for baking casseroles

This Pyrex 3 QT baking dish is very sturdy and heats evenly. The plastic lid makes it easy to store leftovers, and it’s perfect for baking, serving, and storing food. A must-have in the kitchen!

Ever since Pyrenees changed their glass formula I feel their quality has gone down hill. While the dish does work well and we use it often, the lid does not hold up over time. It does not flex well repeatedly and starts to Crack. While still usable, I just expect more considering what this kind of stuff costs.

Pyrex is always a great value and the handles and lids for these make them great to carry dishes for pot luck or just storing leftovers at home.

Pyrex dishes are my first choice. Good durable glass for baking and storage. This is a nice set of the two size options. The covers fit good and make it nice for taking places with no spilling. Glass is always good for cleanliness and being dishwasher safe. I recommend oil coating to avoid food sticking or burning, but a little soaking makes burned on food clean off easily. I like the clear glass to see contents. This set makes a good gift, especially for someone just starting out setting up a new kitchen.