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Pyrex Casserole Dishes

Pyrex glass casserole dishes are oven safe bakeware. Here is where to shop for one.

Updated Oct 31, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Big box stores and kitchen shops stock Pyrex. Thrift shops and eBay carry vintage pieces.

Professional insight

Cooks choose glass bakeware by size and lid first. They treat every piece as sensitive to sudden heat change.

US Pyrex since 1998 is mostly tempered soda lime glass.
Lowercase pyrex stamps often mean newer US glass.
Plastic lids are for storage, never the oven.
Check for chips before buying used dishes.

Check the label

Pyrex name stamped on the glass base.
Capacity in quarts or liters, such as 2 qt or 3 qt.
Dish shape and size, such as 9 x 13 inch.
Lid type: glass for oven, plastic for storage only.
Oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe marks.
Care and use leaflet in the box.
No chips, cracks or deep scratches on used pieces.

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Sizing

Common Pyrex casserole sizes
Size	Typical shape	Good for
1 to 1.5 qt	Small round or square	Sides for 2
2 qt	8 inch square	Brownies, small bakes
3 qt	9 x 13 inch oblong	Lasagna, family casseroles
4 qt or larger	Deep oval or oblong	Roasts, potlucks

Safe use

Do not put glass on a stovetop or under a broiler.
Add a little liquid before baking dry foods.
Rest hot dishes on a dry towel or trivet.
Do not pour cold liquid into a hot dish.
Let frozen dishes reach fridge temperature before baking.

Pyrex glass types

Vintage PYREX

Older US pieces, often borosilicate. Popular with collectors.

Modern US pyrex

Tempered soda lime glass. Sold in most US stores.

European Pyrex

Made under a separate license. Often borosilicate.

Care

Soak baked on food instead of scraping hard.
Use plastic or nylon scrubbers, not steel wool.
Let dishes cool before washing.
Store lids separately so the rims do not chip.

Common questions

Can Pyrex go from fridge to oven?: Let it warm a bit first. Put it in after the oven preheats.
Do Pyrex lids go in the oven?: Glass lids can. Plastic lids are for storage only.
Is vintage Pyrex safe to bake in?: Undamaged pieces usually are. Avoid worn painted surfaces on food contact areas.
Why did my Pyrex break?: Most breaks come from sudden heat change or old damage.