For recipes that call for a crisp topping, the Heritage stoneware oval au gratin dish provides a wide, shallow cooking area in a variety of sizes, exposing ingredients more directly to heat. Its functional stoneware construction and variety of sizes also make the oval au gratin dish useful for everything from preparing individual sides that are small enough to fit on a dinner plate beside an entrée to serving multiple portions at the table.Features Stoneware maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching; Unmatched thermal resistance - safe for freezer, microwave, oven, broiler and dishwasher; Dense stoneware blocks moisture absorption to prevent cracking, crazing and rippling; Impermeable exterior enamel resists scratches and stains, and is safe for cutting on with knives; Nearly non-stick glazed interior easily releases foods for quick cleanup;