Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
French cooks swear by this traditional oval au gratin pan for baking and serving everything from egg dishes to hearty autumn vegetable gratins. Generously sized, it can double as a roaster for everyday favorites such as chicken, pork loin or smaller beef roasts. Cast iron coated with durable porcelain enamel distributes heat slowly and evenly. Easy-clean nonreactive interior does not require seasoning. Keeps foods warm for serving. Ribbed handles make it easy to transport from oven to table. Vibrant, colorful exterior for stove-to-table presentation. 14" x 10" x 2" high. 3-qt. cap. 6 lb. 11 oz. Made in France.
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Review 1 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
jlsva
,VA
February 10, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:6 - 12 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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my favorite
February 10, 2013
This is probably my favorite piece in the kitchen and I have surely bored friends to tears with my raves. I mainly use this to roast vegetables and for that purpose it can't be beat. Wether I'm aiming for crispy kale chips, tender crisp asparagus, or caramelized root vegetables this is the baker to use. It's also the perfect size for 1-2 servings of chicken or fish with vegetables around. As others comment I find LC easy to clean. Worst case you soak it with hot water and a drop of soap and within 30 minutes it's a breeze.
I have over the years used a cheaper handed down enamel coated cast iron pan, heavy duty cookie sheets and even pyrex for different vegs when I felt I needed sides to keep things contained and my results were truly disappointing when compared to using this baker. I highly recommend!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Color, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design
Review 2 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
picassosfist
,New York
,NY
January 26, 2012
Ability level:Professional
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Always Great
January 26, 2012
As always, Creuset makes a great product. Be sure to get the cast-iron version of their stuff rather than the stoneware. The stoneware falls apart/breaks/cracks VERY easily, whereas this stuff will be amazing forever.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Shape, Weight
Review 3 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
river08
Bakersfield, CA
March 14, 2011
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great for smaller casseroles
March 14, 2011
Since we are now empty nesters, I use this all the time for lasagna, chicken and noodles, etc, and it serves two, with a bit leftover for lunch. I have had this, a smaller one, and some augratins, all in the cast iron, for 30+ years, in a brown color. These and my saucepans with wood handles, and my small and large dutch ovens, have stood the tet of time. My daughter inherited grandma's flame oval oven, and loves it.
Review 4 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
Traugott
Kensington, MD
July 8, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great for Gratin, Versatile for Other Dishes
July 8, 2010
This baker browns nicely on top without burning around the sides or on the bottom and is beautiful enough to go on the table. I am only sorry that the Sonoma Green color has been discontinued.
Review 5 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
JennieG
Connecticut
February 23, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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30+years and still going!
February 23, 2010
I purchased this au gratin baker 30 some years age as part of a Le Creuset set. My kids have stolen the rest of the set, but no way are they getting this one. It is an ugly orangey color, since discontinued, but it is the best for all kinds of baking. Always used for baked fish. It is also almost indestructable. Love it!
Review 6 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
nctrains
Raleigh, NC
January 31, 2010
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My new favorite dish for fish
January 31, 2010
White fish (catfish, flounder, etc.) filets look great and taste wonderful when oven fried in this pan. We will probably never use a different pan for fish in the oven.
Review 7 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
j458
Georgia
January 22, 2010
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Great baking dish, pretty, too.
January 22, 2010
I love my new Le Creuset oval au gratin. It is perfect for preparing and serving an extra large portion when the whole family is together, and it is pretty.
Review 8 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
doryce
Houston, Texas
January 15, 2010
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Love Le Creuset
January 15, 2010
Can't do better than this. They are a bit weighty but if you have the strength, they give you the optimum tools for the job.
Love the color, love the finish, love the size
Review 9 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
GeoLady
Houston, Texas
January 9, 2010
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Great for baked dips
January 9, 2010
I have now used this for my spinach and artichoke dip several times. It holds a double batch and is perfect for serving the dip out of the oven and keeping it warm.
Review 10 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
MScott
Wylie, TX
October 19, 2009
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Worth Every Penny!
October 19, 2009
Love the "slate" color. Wish they would make more in this color. I've tried several other "French" cookware products and you get what you pay for. This is the top of the line and is worth every penny. This will be passed down for generations!!
Review 11 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
Patsy1watsy
Troy Michigan
October 1, 2009
Would You Recommend? Yes
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LeCreuset Apple Cavort to Autumn
October 1, 2009
I absolutely love my new AuGratin pan. I got my favorite folks together >
kids / grandkids / good friends < to celebrate the Labor Day holiday and wanted to transition into the new autumn season. With my recent purchase in the warm autumn "flame" color I make a homemade apple pie...yes home made from the crust to the last spice and baked it in as a cassarole for all to love and enjoy. The reviews were all thumbs up for the entire package.
LeCreuset is on the top of my list.
kids / grandkids / good friends < to celebrate the Labor Day holiday and wanted to transition into the new autumn season. With my recent purchase in the warm autumn "flame" color I make a homemade apple pie...yes home made from the crust to the last spice and baked it in as a cassarole for all to love and enjoy. The reviews were all thumbs up for the entire package.
LeCreuset is on the top of my list.
Review 12 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
emmapug
Vienna, VA
July 25, 2009
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best baking dish ever
July 25, 2009
This is the best dish for baking many of my favorites: scalloped potatoes, cauliflower au gratin, eggplant parmigiana, and New Orleans style eggplant and shrimp casserole. In a hot convection oven, it yields a georgeous brown crust on both the top and bottom of the casserole. It was worth every penny and I'm considering buying a second one to have on hand for the holidays as it can't be beat.
Review 13 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
kikib
Sunnyvale, CA
April 15, 2009
Would You Recommend? Yes
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LOYAL Le Creuset Fan
April 15, 2009
This Le Creuset product is an excellent multi purpose baking dish. It is durable & cooks & retains heat evenly. A must have in any kitchen.
Review 14 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
SugarCookieBrooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
February 5, 2009
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A classic!
February 5, 2009
This is a great multi-purpose dish. Normally I take a while to make a decision, comaring different brands, styles but in this case I was having a dinner party and needed this exact size for a shrimp scampi dish (Ina Garten's recipe - WOW!! A hit!) so I bought it quickly to arrive in time. It's goregous (I bought it in Dune) - food cooked beautifully and evenly thanks to the heavy bottom and looked elegant on my table. I find myself looking for certain recipes...just to use it again! I would use it as just a serving platter too, it's that nice.
Review 15 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
Pam549
Alexandria, Va
February 2, 2009
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Love this cookware.
February 2, 2009
I used the Au Gratin last night for my Yorkshire Pudding....perfect. The pan also solved my problem of how to get the pudding to the table (which used to be cooked in the roaster) and keep it warm during the meal. No more left- over cold Yorkshire Pudding at my house!!
Review 16 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
louann
Des Plaines, IL
September 15, 2008
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Versatile
September 15, 2008
This is a great dish. From freezer to oven to table, it makes all dishes look more appetizing. One drawback is that it's not for stovetop use so I can't brown the roast before putting it in the oven nor make the gravy after taking it out.
Review 17 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
mrkimery
Dallas, Texas
September 4, 2008
Would You Recommend? Yes
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What a nice touch
September 4, 2008
Truthfully I love all my Le Creuset Cookware, but when I saw the Au Gratin I knew I had to have it too. It has an elegant shape that changes your plain ol' dressing, mac-n-cheese, and even tuna casserole into something special. It cooks beautifully like all of their products. From oven to table or buffet, to cover and store leftovers, into the refrigerator to be pulled out and use again.....beautiful each and everytime. Easy to clean and care for too. Usually not available in the stores but is available online in all Le Creuset Colors.
Review 18 for Le Creuset Heritage Oval Au Gratin Baker
DianeH
Girard, OH
September 3, 2008
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Better choice of pot
September 3, 2008
Ordered this oval dish but it never came. Found out there was an error and they sent it back. Anyhow, got the covered 3 1/2 qt. instead. So happy as I know I'm using it more than the small oval dish. I can't believe what a useful pot this is.