Rank #2 in Best Cast Iron Casserole Dish 2026: 9 Ranked, and Where the Specs Contradict
Amazon Basics Enamelled Cast Iron Casserole, 4.1 L, Clay
- Rating
- 4.6
- Ratings
- 50,380
- Rank
- #2
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics Cast Iron Casserole Dish with Lid is a round, enamelled cast iron dutch oven in Clay, listed at £28.49. It places second in this guide, and its 4.6 rating is drawn from 50,380 ratings, with the listing's own breakdown running from 80 five-star entries down to 4 one-star.
The awkward part is the volume. The name says 4.1 L, the capacity field says 4.3 quarts, and the model number reads SX-45QT-NMH — three different ways of describing the same pot, and none of them identical. The temperature claim has the same problem: the bullet promises "up to 232°C (500°F)" and the temperature rating field says 500 degrees Fahrenheit, but 232°C is roughly 450°F, so the figure in the brackets does not convert to the figure beside it. Weight, at least, is given once: 4.88 kg, which is more than the 4.2 L Le Creuset in this guide at 4.31 kg. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing; we have not tested this dish ourselves.
How those 50,380 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £28.49 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 50,380 ratings |
| Capacity as named | 4.1 L |
| Capacity in the spec field | 4.3 quarts |
| Model number (as listed) | SX-45QT-NMH |
| Oven-safe temperature | 232°C (500°F) in the bullet; 500 degrees Fahrenheit in the temperature rating |
| Item weight | 4.88 kg |
| Dimensions (as listed) | 31.6 x 31.6 x 17.1 centimetres |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cast Iron Casserole Dish 2026: 9 Ranked, and Where the Specs Contradict.
Rank #1
Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole, 24 cm, 4.2 L, Deep Teal
£201.00
Rank #3
Le Creuset Signature Oval Casserole, 29 cm, 4.7 L, Deep Teal
£219.00
Rank #4
Overmont 24 cm Enamelled Cast Iron Casserole Pot, Sapphire Blue
£37.55
Rank #5
Nuovva Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 24 cm, 5 Quart, Dark Blue
£36.99
Questions people ask
What size is the Amazon Basics casserole dish?
The product name says 4.1 L, while the capacity field in the same listing says 4.3 quarts, and the model number reads SX-45QT-NMH.
How hot can the Amazon Basics dish go in the oven?
The bullet says "up to 232°C (500°F)" and the temperature rating field says 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Those do not describe the same temperature: 232°C is about 450°F.
Is the Amazon Basics casserole dish dishwasher safe?
No. The listing's dishwasher-safe field says No, and the care instructions say hand wash only, in warm soapy water.
How heavy is the Amazon Basics dutch oven?
The listing gives 4.88 kg for the 4.1 L dish, with item dimensions of 31.6 x 31.6 x 17.1 centimetres and dual side handles.
Does the Amazon Basics dish come with a lid?
Yes. The included components are body, lid and knob, "With Lid" reads Yes, and the lid material is listed as cast iron.
What is the Amazon Basics 4.1 L dish made of and how much does it cost?
It is cast iron with an enamelled finish, sold in the Clay colour at £28.49.
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