Abstract: An improved disposable cooking utensil is provided having a preformed thin gauge pan and a skeletal handle assembly. The pan has a bottom panel, a side wall extending upwardly therefrom, a rim having an inner portion connected to the upper edge of the side wall, an intermediate portion extending laterally outwardly therefrom, and a reinforcing bead connected to an outer portion of the rim. The handle assembly includes a first section and an angularly disposed second section connected thereto. The first section is provided with an elongate base subtending and supporting the pan bottom panel and side segments extending upwardly from opposite ends of the base. Each side segment is provided with an exposed handle extending from the pan reinforcing bead. The handle assembly second section includes an elongate first member connected to the base and subtending and supporting the pan bottom panel.