I probably would.

It will take longer to get it warm in the middle.

I generally set mine out for at least 30 minutes before putting in the oven.

Thanks, it's been in there now (didn't break) which is what I was worried about.

Glenda, my scalloped potatoes tend to "grow" so they'll be cooking for a while!

You're lucky it didn't break --- You shouldn't put their clay pans in to a hot oven. Best to put it in a cold oven and let it warm up in there.

I watch one of their casserole dishes break in my oven. I was so frustrated! They're great to cook in but Oh my! When it broke in half, I wanted to cry!

Knowing jasip, it turned out just fine! Right?

Pdugeder, are you saying not to put it in a hot oven at any time? I really don't know how to cook with them. I remember the clay bakers years ago, and they were to be put in a cold oven.

I've heard that PC can be put in a hot oven up to 400 I *think*. Do you recommend always putting it in a cold oven?

Glenda, they were great!

If you're placing a "refrigerator cold" PC pan or any ceramic or glass pan into a hot oven, you run the risk of the pan shattering.
It's safer to bring the pan to room temperature or just placing it in a cold oven.

I agree with MOnablair. Bring to room temp, then put it in pre-heated oven.

Yes, according to the Pampered Chef web site you can put refrigerated food stored in stoneware into a preheated oven. BUT at the same time first tip is to avoid shock from extreme tempature change!

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Use and care of Pampered Chef

Don't add water to a PC dish already hot in the oven. Ask me how I know...

I don't know about PC but I shattered a pyrex baking dish one time by putting it cold from the fridge into a hot oven.
Now if I forget to set something out that has been refrigerated I will put it in the microwave on the defrost cycle to take the chill off,then put it in the oven.
Glad yours turned out OK,jasdip.
This is what PC website say about the stoneware.

Avoid dropping or exposure to extreme temperature changes.
Do not add liquid to Stoneware after it has been heated. Always allow Stoneware to cool to room temperature prior to adding liquid or cleaning.
Do not use Stoneware under the broiler or on top of a direct heat source.
When removing Stoneware from freezer, allow Stoneware, and frozen foods in Stoneware, to thaw completely in refrigerator prior to placing in a preheated oven.
Thaw dense frozen foods prior to baking in Stoneware. These items include, but are not limited to frozen foods such as frozen meats and entrees and unbreaded fish or chicken. Frozen prepared foods such as French fries, pizza or breaded chicken nuggets do not need to be thawed prior to baking.

I'm sorry I wasn't clear.

If you take it directly from the fridge, just put it in a cold oven and then turn the oven on. Preheat w/the dish inside. Won't hurt anything, or affect the cooking time w/a vege dish. (And probably not w/a dessert either, but do monitor the time just in case)

"Don't add water to a PC dish already hot in the oven. Ask me how I know..."

Adding water won't hurt it.

Just don't add cold water right from the tap to a hot pan.
If you know you are going to be adding water throughout cooking time, just leave some out on the counter until you need it. If you need to add water right away to something that is getting scorchy pop it into the microwave for a minute to heat it a bit.

The first time I added water, it was room temp. The pan cracked. The second time, it was hot tap water. Same thing. The pan had cooked almost dry (chicken). Probably adding microwaved water would have worked, but it is easier to use a metal pan.

Glad I don't have any......

I once lifted one in my daughter-in-law's kitchen. Knew right then that I wouldn't want anything that was already HEAVY when empty!

I put my pizza stone in a hot oven...shattered it! Stacy

Sounds more and more that I was Lucky!
I'll make sure to put in in a cold oven from now on.

It's the first time I've ever made the scalloped potatoes to cook the next day. And with leftovers, I always take them out of the PC casserole, into a corningware one.