Customer Reviews

Le Creuset Heritage Enameled Cast-Iron 1-Quart Oval Au Gratin, Cherry

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I agree with the previous reviewer: this is small. I also got mine on sale. But I use it often to bake small amounts of vegetables (like a few roast carrots or potatoes). It's nice when I want a small side dish to go with dinner--just toss the vegetables in olive oil, add salt, and throw it in the oven. And because of the enameled coating, this pan cleans up like a breeze :)

There's a reason Le Creuset's classic combination of enamel over cast iron is still in production: IT WORKS. I love everything about this pan: the oval au gratin creates a large surface on which to create a beautiful crust on whatever dish you are making, while the heavy bottom protects the tender insides from charring. The 1-quart size is perfect when cooking for two. I only wish I had found this one sooner.

Bought this on sale for 30 dollars. When I opened the box I was quite surprised at how small this realy is. Make sure you draw yourself a picture based on the given dimensions to get an idea of the actual size. To be honest, I do not understand why would anyone want to bake on such small dish, unless you are single or you want to prepare meals on individual dishes for each family member/guest. Never tested it, I expect quality to be good as most other Le Creuset products. Sold mine on ebay and almost recuperated my money. Hope this helps.