I'm talking about desserts like cobblers and crumbles or savory dishes like casseroles and pasta bakes.
They're baked in ceramic or glass dishes and then taken to the table. They are not removed from the pan.
What type of dish to use
Choose a nice baking dish you like to showcase on the table.
For me, ceramic ones are the best (I use my favorite Emile Henry small ceramic rectangular dish or the medium Emile Henry ceramic dish whenever possible).
There are several rectangular ceramic dishes, porcelain bakeware sets, glass baking dishes, or round ceramic baking dish that work.
Also, a cast-iron skillet fits this type of dessert if you like the Southern way.