HIC Kitchen Oval Au Gratin Baking Dishes, Fine White Porcelain, 10-Inch, Set of 3

Just received my second set. I wish they made a larger size also. These are not to serve a full meal but perfect to serve as a side dish or tasting. I have not yet used them in the oven or microwave but defiantly think they would be ok to warm in oven, to melt cheese over, warm up, something like that. They sim thin, but I like that, their cute.

Okay, my Pillivuyt was stolen along with my Lamson cutlery and Calphalon cookware. Loss totalled about $3000. I can't afford to replace that stuff again now and some pieces are retired, so...I love porcelain. I do NOT love Teflon or the like.This HIC is a Chinese "replication" of Pillivuyt pieces. It's very similar in style, though there are important differences to consider. Porcelain itself is not ground as finely. This means that the bottoms of these lovely Gratins are not as smooth. You should consider gently sanding them smooth with emery paper so they don't scuff things as easily. Realize that porcelain DOES scuff things, regardless!Another difference is that somehow, Pillivuyt manages to create remarkably flat surfaces. By that, I mean that they are not ripply or wavy. These HIC pieces are visually less flat, though that may be hard to detect by moving your finger across a surface. It's a minor detail, but maybe it's not. In a few years, I'll know.That said, that's the bad news, and it's not very bad!The good news is that they cook pretty much the same as my old Pillivuyt did. My most common use for this size Gratin is to microwave single eggs in them for my signature breakfast sandwich. I used the very tiniest amount of oil wiped on the surface, and I do mean tiny, and it's enough to get the egg to release, sunny up or scrambled, easily with a fork. You can scramble the egg with a real table fork IN the Gratin and nuke it and it will fluff up. Seasoned lightly it comes out great. Or, you can bake a bunch in the oven or a couple in the toaster-oven and VERY fluffy. The fork gets them out with ease, and washup is just hot water and a paper towel, same as with any quality pan. A couple of times, I overcooked (um, burnt?) cheese on them. Soaked in hot water only, a NYLON scrubber (Dobe is my recommendation) and clean as can be. They're easy. Can't really tell much difference from the Pillivuyt.Good porcelain really IS basically the original nonstick.And here's the kicker: These cost 1/3 the price that Pillivuyt does. Sure, that extra 2/3 buys the final tiny bit of refinement and I'm not sure what the effect of having the finest bone grind in the world is with P, or whether their glaze is substantially different over the years yet.Most people drop these before they would possible "wear them out." Here, you get SIX gratins for the price of less than TWO of theirs. It's not a big deal to lose them to accidents.These HIC Gratins are a deal. I'm definitely going to look at others of their pieces as I need them. The price is right and so far, so is the performance.

I use these dishes to broil fish fillers, usually with pesto or fruit sauce on top.If using nonatick spray, be careful at fluted edges as very difficult to clean off once burned on.Hopefully these dishes will be able to withstand broiler heat. So far so good, but others have cracked in past

I've been wanting a set of white porcelain au gratin dishes since I saw in person the utilitarian yet elegant ones recovered from the wreck of RMS Titanic. These are similar enough to those to satisfy my hankering.They look better than I was expecting. The handles have a nice texture that gives them a classic look that doesn't show well in the photo. Top surfaces are glossy, the bottom is matte with an inset for the importer's logo.These are well-glazed and fired hard. I have no problem believing that they are suitable for use in an oven, broiler, or microwave, and they are surely dishwasher safe.My only minor complaint is a long-term pet peeve about sticky labels that are difficult to remove. The good news on these au gratin dishes is that the importer's round label on the top soaks off in dishwater (or isn't hopelessly bonded to the glossy glaze.) However, there is also a small rectangular bar code label on the bottom that will require some Goo Gone or similar solvent to remove completely (and you surely want to do that before exposing the dishes to heat.)ETA I just received a second set of four that I ordered so as to ensure that I always have these on hand. I haven't broken one yet but that is always a possibility. I am pleased to report that the small labels on the bottom of each dish came off easily - No need for Goo Gone this time!I have used these dishes many times now, and they have performed very well indeed.I'm very pleased with this purchase!

We find that we love the foil wrapped dinners for the BBQ in the summer, but the foil pouches are a mess to empty and serve nicely on a plate. And they are way too hot to handle !!! I was looking for individual casserole dishes to cover entirely with aluminum foil for cooking and then serve by just removing the foil. These are fantastic....I have used them in a 425 degree oven baking for 30 minutes and resting for 10 minutes before serving. They also hold 10 ounces which makes the servings a little larger for the guys in our family. Now we have an electric BBQ so I can set the temperature I want. I expect it will work as well.

These are plain white - no decorations. I already have some that are similar except they have been hand decorated in USA. They hold a meal of leftovers that can be heated in either the small oven or the microwave oven.Only problem is the manufacturer or the seller has printed blue initials on the underside - and they are not fired, so they come off with alcohol. You may ask, "Why was alcohol used?" The reason is that labels were put on the bottom saying Made in China, and another larger round label is in the middle of the dish where food will be. They do NOT come off very easily. Food cannot be cooked in the dish until the labels are removed. Soaking in water for some time helps. Very hot water helps, but not all of the adhesive from the label is removed without alcohol.I expect to get years of service from these dishes.

Love these casserole dishes. I use them all the time for my seafood casseroles. Plenty large enough to customize each meal for people's likes and dislikes.

I needed them quickly for a coquille I was serving. I never dreamt they’d be so hard to find.I found them on amazon, received them the next day ( so perfect timing)?and my coquille and presentation were a complete success. They are good quality oven proof ! Just perfect !Thank you

Nice size, nice material, nice price.

Great for all kinds of things. Didn’t really want a set of 4 but guess they will come in handy when we entertain. A little pricey but they are a close match to the pair I had - broke one of them after owning for 20+ years. Happy with purchase.

Lovely little dishes, perfect size, and go under the broiler to brown au gratin toppings with no problem. Arrived promptly in perfect condition.

Le service d'Amazon est exemplaire.