Lodge Just Launched a New (Affordable!) Cast Iron Collection That’s About to Change Your Baking Game

Sure, we already love baking with our Lodge skillets, but taking a piping hot TEN POUNDS of cast iron and cornbread out of the oven always requires a pep talk. This baker's skillet makes that seem like less of a gargantuan task since it combines all the things we already love about cast iron skillets with two handles instead of one, plus silicone grips to help prevent slips and protect against heat.

Whether you're making a meatloaf or a Pullman loaf or even banana bread, this pan will give you even heat distribution and amazing retention. Like all the bakeware in the new collection, it has silicone grips that can be removed for easy cleaning.

From baking Detroit-style pizza to roasting a chicken, this casserole is a versatile pan that will provide excellent browning for anything you make in it. If someone ever offers you a deep-dish corner brownie baked in this fella, the only answer is YES!

It's no secret that a blazing hot pizza stone is essential for a crispy thin crust, but Lodge's cast iron version also provides the advantage of a non-stick surface. It's a great choice for anyone who likes to make a good crusty sourdough boule, too.

Why does cornbread taste better when it's shaped like little ears of corn? Partly because it's just cute, but also because all those little kernel nubs in the pan create more surface caramelization for a crispy-sweet crust.

Can you imagine how all-over crispy your chocolate chip cookies would get with this baking pan? Since it's pre-seasoned and naturally non-stick, it's definitely got a big advantage over traditional metal sheet pans.

Skillet pies turn out deliciously flaky but they're usually a little ... rustic. This cast iron pie pan lets you create fluted edges for a more put-together pie.

This wedge pan could take cornbread, scones, or frittatas to another level since it will beautifully brown ALL the edges on every slice. Also, if you're the type of brownie gourmand who's wise to the fact that corner-brownies are the best brownies, this would be a great pan to experiment with.