This Lodge Pizza Pan Is My Most Versatile Kitchen Staple

If you’re a fan of pizza (and let’s face it, most of us are), nothing beats a fresh, piping-hot slice. And when the slice comes straight from your own kitchen, it’s even better. 

Achieving that professional wood-fired pizza consistency, complete with gooey cheese and crisp crust, can be difficult at home without a dedicated pizza oven. Even so, those of us without access to pricey appliances shouldn’t be denied a perfect homemade pie. Cooking frozen pizzas in the oven can also be a struggle, often resulting in an overly chewy texture and burnt edges—or worse, a soggy crust. Luckily, I’ve found a solution: the Lodge Cast Iron Pizza Pan.

I’ll admit that I don’t splurge on single-use kitchen products very often, but in this case, the dream of regularly opening my oven door to fresh, homemade pizza layered with my favorite toppings was just too strong. Even better, I’ve discovered it works for a lot more than pizza. (Think: toasting whole loaves of bread, roasting vegetables, and melting cheese on a sandwich.) It even works for reheating leftovers in the oven and cooking on the grill. And right now, you can add it to your kitchen collection for under $40 thanks to an Amazon deal.

Lodge Cast Iron Pizza Pan, 15-Inch

Of course, the Lodge pizza pan also makes a killer homemade pizza in the oven—both with store-bought and handmade dough. On the rare occasions when I treat myself to a frozen pizza from the grocery store, it comes out infinitely better than with my previous setup (which consisted of placing the pie directly on the center rack or a baking sheet and hoping for the best). Whether frozen or fresh, the resulting pizza is never soggy, always cooked evenly, and finished with bubbly cheese and golden crust.

Lodge is known for delivering high-quality cast iron products at approachable prices. The 10.25-inch skillet is an Allrecipes favorite and has garnered over 97,000 perfect ratings at Amazon. Similarly, the enameled cast iron Dutch oven earned one of our top spots after several rounds of testing. The company has even partnered with Dolly Parton to bring custom collections to her fans. When it comes to the 15-inch pizza pan, a whopping 87 percent of the over 1,800 Amazon customers who left a rating gave it five stars.

Reviewers appreciate the buy-it-for-life durability of this pan as well as the size and value you get for your money. Besides the pan’s impressive heat retention, I also love the convenience of the dual-handled design for moving it from the counter to the oven and back. I’ve had it for less than a year, but the seasoning hasn’t budged yet, and the pan feels like it will last a lifetime with proper care. With the colder months approaching, I’m looking forward to using it for biscuits, cookies, and other baked creations.

If you need a good pizza recipe using the Lodge Cast Iron Pizza Pan, our archives are full of them. There are also tons of other great Amazon deals on pizza tools for pizza-making novices and experts alike, whether you need a classic pizza wheel to divvy up slices or a tested and approved bench scraper to prep your dough.

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