This is the PERFECT pot for cheesy potatoes. It's a generous size, browns perfectly, retains heat, is super easy to clean (cast iron but enamel inside and out), and can be used in the oven, on the stove top, and in the freezer. I can not think of anything negative to say about this amazing piece of cookware. Well some people might think that it's heavy but that is to be expected, it's really not that bad. Easily one of my favorite pieces of le creuset.