Abstract: A lid holder for the lid of a cooking utensil, such as a pot, pan, or dish, is disclosed wherein a base includes a plurality of support feet on the bottom surface thereof and a pair of U-shaped rods extending vertically from the top surface in parallel spaced relationship with one another. At least a portion of a lid is capable of being interposed between the U-shaped rods to maintain the lid in an upright position. A pair of cross bars extend between and are attached to the U-shaped rods, and contact the peripheral edge of the lid so as to space the lid from the top surface from the base. A drippings receptacle is provided in the elongated space between the U-shaped rods. In another embodiment, the U-shaped rods are located on one-half of the top surface, and a spoon holder comprising a recess is located on the other half. Cross bars may be provided across the spoon holder recess to space the receptacle portion of the spoon above the top surface.