When comparing IKEA Vardagen Rectangular Oven dish vs Libbey Glass Covered Casserole, the Slant community recommends IKEA Vardagen Rectangular Oven dish for most people. In the question“What are the best casserole dishes under $15?” IKEA Vardagen Rectangular Oven dish is ranked 2nd while Libbey Glass Covered Casserole is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose IKEA Vardagen Rectangular Oven dish is:
This quality oven dish is extremely cheap. Other enameled stoneware casseroles in similar size cost at least 2-3 times more.
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Pros
Pro Excellent value for money
This quality oven dish is extremely cheap. Other enameled stoneware casseroles in similar size cost at least 2-3 times more.
Pro Can go from the freezer straight to the oven and then be served on the table
This stoneware casserole can be transferred from the freezer straight to the oven and then be served on the table. The important thing is to preheat the oven up to 350 ºF at most, or better yet, put the frozen dish in the cold oven and let it heat up gradually.
Pro Easy to clean and durable cooking surface
The enameled cooking surface of this casserole is scratch-resistant. However, only wooden, plastic, or silicone utensils are recommended. It is also non-porous and slick, so any burnt food residue easily comes off with a bit of soaking in warm water. The oven dish can also be safely put in the dishwasher.
Pro Fits into most microwave ovens
Glass dishes are perfect for cooking/warming up food in the microwave oven. This Libbey casserole fits into most of them and has a wide flat bottom, which helps the food to heat through evenly.
Pro Protects from spillage
The casserole dish by itself has a capacity of 3.2 quarts, and the domed glass lid adds to that even more. The lid seals very well and prevents spillage, especially when transferring the dish to/from the oven.
Pro Durable and easy to clean
Thick, heavy glass does not break or chip easily. This casserole can be soaked for a long time, or safely put in the dishwasher.
Pro All the layers in a dish are visible when cooking
The clear glass provides a perfect view of the food that you're cooking.
Cons
Con Uncomfortable to lift and move to/from the oven
This oven dish has no handles, so it can be awkward and difficult to hold, especially when hot.
Con Not for stovetop, grill or broiler use
The Vardagen casserole can't be used on the stovetops, only in the microwave or the oven.
Con Unusually heavy for a glass dish
This casserole is made from thick glass, and together with the lid it weighs a hefty 6 lbs. Definitely not suitable for cooks with weaker wrists.
Con Only suitable for oven or microwave use
The Emile Henry Rectangular Baker can't be used to cook on the stovetops, a grill or under the broiler, only in the microwave and the oven.