A 20-ounce mug that goes oven to microwave with its own vented lid
“Proven-seller pick: 4.6 stars and a stoneware body rated for the actual oven, not just the microwave. The vented lid is what makes it a lunch container instead of just a big mug.”
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The Corningware Meal Mug is a 20-ounce stoneware mug with a handle and a snap-on vented lid. Unlike most travel soup containers, the stoneware body is oven safe, so you can bake in it, and it also handles the microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher. The lid vents steam through a flip tab, which means you can microwave with the lid on and skip the paper-towel-over-the-top routine. The 20-ounce volume is larger than a standard mug and holds a full bowl of soup, oatmeal, chili, or a single-serve casserole. Best fit: people who eat lunch at a desk, single-serving bakers, and anyone tired of transferring food between a cooking dish and a carrying dish.
Pros
- Stoneware body is genuinely oven safe, so you can bake a single serving and eat out of the same dish
- The lid vents steam, so you can microwave it covered without splatter
- 20 ounces holds a real bowl of soup, not the half-portion most lidded mugs manage
- Handle means you can carry it hot straight out of the microwave
Cons
- Stoneware is heavy and it will chip if you knock it against a sink edge, so it is not the right pick for a bag that gets tossed around
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Frequently asked questions
Is the lid microwave safe too, or just the mug?
Both. The lid is designed to stay on while microwaving and has a vent tab you flip open to let steam escape.
Can the lid go in the oven?
No. The stoneware mug is oven safe but the plastic lid is not. Remove the lid before baking.
Does it leak if it tips over in a bag?
The lid snaps on securely but it is a vented lid, not a gasket seal. It resists sloshing but will leak through the vent if it goes fully on its side.
Will it crack going from the fridge to the oven?
Stoneware does not like sudden temperature swings. Let it sit out while the oven preheats rather than moving it straight from the fridge into a hot oven.
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