At Southern Living, we appreciate reliable, durable cookware that can not only last generations, but is also versatile enough to be used for a plethora of dishes. Cue Lodge—a brand we’ve thoroughly used and enjoyed over years of testing, so much so that it has made many of our “best” lists, including the number one spot on our best cast-iron skillet list. While Lodge may be recognized more for its skillets and griddles, it also garners praise for its line of casserole dishes and Dutch ovens. The Lodge Round Casserole Dish, for example, earned our best round casserole dish ranking, and is a customer-favorite backed by more than 7,100 five-star ratings. If this piece is something you have yet to add to your kitchen, you can grab it for 39 percent off at Amazon right now.

The best-selling dish is a must-have for busy families or passionate home cooks, as its spacious capacity, heavy-duty construction, and easy-to-clean material makes it perfect for one-pot meals, delicious casseroles, hearty stews, and beyond. Not to mention, it’s hundreds of dollars less than similar options from competitors at just $80.

　　 Lodge 3.6-Quart Round Casserole Dish

$130 $80 at Amazon While most casserole dishes are made from glass or porcelain, this one is made from long-lasting cast iron that offers excellent heat retention and distribution, which is further aided by the tight-fitting lid that locks in and circulates moisture for tender, succulent dishes every time. It’s coated in two layers of porcelain enamel that not only protects the surface from scratches, chipping, and fading, but also makes it easy to clean no matter what you cook in it. And while the dish isn’t completely nonstick, we found that the glossy coating prevented food from sticking to the surface and made it much easier for food to release from the pan. One five-star reviewer who burnt their whole meal in the pan said, “It was so easy to clean and looked brand new in minutes.”

Casserole dishes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but we found that this one works well for just about anything you want to cook. It has a 3.6-quart capacity and has a shallow, round shape that works especially well for braising, searing, or roasting meat, shallow-frying, baking, and much more. We were so impressed by its capabilities during testing that we called it a “3-in-1 piece cookware” that allows you to cook meals, keep food warm in the oven, and even refrigerate it with leftovers. “We use it for almost every meal we cook,” one five-star customer shared, adding, “I bought it because I was tired of our old pans and this one seems to be replacing them all.”

Our Favorite Bakeware Sets For Every Budget If that’s not enough to impress you, we found the casserole dish safe to use on gas, electric, and induction cooktops, as well as in oven temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. And thanks to its thoughtful design, you can easily transport it from the stove or oven to your table using the sturdy side loop handles. One final five-star shopper wrote, “We needed a cast-iron pan that had a lid and could go from stove top to oven without a problem…We have cooked almost every meal with it—it is so versatile, it's a great size, it disperses the heat to perfection, and it looks great sitting on my stove top!”

The Lodge Round Casserole Dish will become your go-to cookware piece for potlucks, holiday dinners, and everything in between. Grab it now while it’s nearly 40 percent off, and don’t forget to browse some of our other favorite Lodge pieces at Amazon below.

　　 Lodge 4.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

$117 $70 at Amazon

　　 Lodge 7-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven

$90 at Amazon

　　 Lodge 8-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet

$26 $15 at Amazon

　　 Lodge 1.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

$55 at Amazon

　　 Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven

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