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Metal Vs Glass Pans: Which Are Best For Casseroles? By Garrett Palm Oct. 28, 2025 4:39 pm EST

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There's a reason when you shop for a casserole dish, you don't often find metal among the choices. Metal is great when it comes to quick-cooking baked goods — it heats up faster and gives cookies or breads crispier edges. However, the conductivity of the metal could burn the edges or bottom of your food. When it comes to making casseroles, though, you want the oven's heat to distribute evenly across your ingredients. Glass pans have the ability to hold onto heat and spread it around better. They take longer to warm up, but casseroles typically take more time in the oven. A glass baking dish also holds onto the heat longer after it

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