21 Delicious 13x9 Recipes That'll Get You From Breakfast To Dessert

By

Kaitlyn Yarborough

Updated on August 27, 2024

Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve — Photo:
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

There are few things that Southerners won't try to answer with a casserole, and a 13x9 casserole? Man, will that solve just about any worry or woe. This most versatile pan can be used for everything from savory and sweet breakfast casseroles to hearty and delicious pasta bakes, even sealing the deal with simple and easy cobblers and cakes for dessert. Our favorite 13x9 recipes are quick to prepare, incredibly portable, make-ahead friendly, and satisfying for any occasion. Plus, all of these dishes are easy to transport to potlucks or parties. Your family deserves to dip into one of these warm, comforting dishes—and you deserve all the credit. (Your trusty ally, the 13x9 pan, deserves a little too.) Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner that will please the crowd or a party-worthy casserole for a special gathering, you can't go wrong with any of these delicious 13x9 recipes.

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Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole

Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole — Alison Miksch

Hot ground sausage, flaky croissants, and Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses—need we say more? Throw it together in a 13x9 for a weekend brunch essential.

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One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

One-Dish Blackberry French Toast — Beth Dreiling Hontzas

This simple recipe will take your brunch to the next level and looks mouthwateringly impressive. This sweet casserole is a great option when you have guests to feed.

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Smoky Sausage-And-Grits Casserole

Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole — Alison Miksch

Filling up a 13x9 dish with savory smoked sausage, grits, and Cheddar cheese? You're instantly set with a winning breakfast casserole that is guaranteed to warrant some recipe requests.

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Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast Enchiladas — Hector Manuel Sanchez

This bright, filling breakfast casserole can be made ahead to have on hand for any occasion. Top with halved grape tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, and avocado for a pretty finish.

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Praline-Pecan French Toast

Praline-Pecan French Toast — Jennifer Davick

Prepare this dish the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning for a perfect sticky and sweet praline-pecan French toast casserole that requires the most minimal cleanup. (It's usually all gone by the end of the meal anyway!)

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New Turkey Tetrazzini

New Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe — Alison Miksch

This freshened-up version of the family favorite dinner uses loads of spinach, mushrooms, and buttery garlic-and-herb cheese. It's the type of casserole that needs nothing else, except for perhaps some crusty garlic bread.

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Pizza Casserole

Pizza Casserole — Greg DuPree

This casserole is like throwing two everything pizzas on the table, but way better. It's gloriously melty and filling and will win over adults and kids alike.

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King Ranch Chicken

King Ranch Chicken — Southern Living

This 13x9 casserole has become a heavyweight champion of weeknight dinners and potlucks alike. The cheesy Mexican dish is full of smoked chicken, sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, green chiles, chili powder, roasted peppers, and toasted cumin.

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Ham And Noodle Casserole

Ham and Noodle Casserole — Jen Causey

Egg noodles, a mix of vegetables, chopped ham, and a creamy sauce make for a comforting dish you can put together quickly for a busy weeknight or to feed a crowd. Bake this in a 13x9 baking dish, or use two 8x8 dishes and save one for later.

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Italian Casserole

Italian Casserole — Hector Manuel Sanchez

This vintage 13x9 recipe makes a great throw-together casserole to have on hand during the holidays and busy weeks when leftovers rule the roost. You can even assemble this recipe in two smaller baking dishes, bake one for dinner and freeze the other for a later meal.

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Chicken Pot Pie With Bacon-And-Cheddar Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits — Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Is there anything more comforting than a piping hot, creamy chicken pot pie? We don't think so either. This version tops your 13x9 with savory bacon-cheddar biscuits in lieu of the traditional pastry crust.

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Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding — Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

This isn't your typical bread pudding, neither exclusively sweet nor savory. Teetering somewhere in between, this bread pudding is formed by baking cubes of French bread in a rich Parmesan custard with smoky bacon, spinach, and chunks of roasted sweet potatoes. It works just as well for dinner as brunch.

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Mac And Cheese With Ham

Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese — Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Set your old-fashioned macaroni and cheese aside for a spell in favor of this deliciously smoky recipe full of a creamy smoked Gouda and Cheddar sauce, corkscrew pasta, and chopped smoked ham. The 13x9 dish makes sure you get a healthy serving of this crowd-pleasing casserole.

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

This isn't your Nana's green bean casserole, but we're pretty sure she would approve. Big chunks of thick-cut bacon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and water chestnuts make this 13x9 stand out in a crowd.

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

This vintage classic is Mama-approved and never fails to satisfy a crowd. It includes some staple ingredients of many favorite Southern casseroles: chicken, butter, cheese, pasta, and a dash of hot sauce.

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Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna — Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

We couldn't do a roundup of 13x9 recipes without including this never-fail classic dish. This recipe is about as dependable as it gets and pulls together in a snap.

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Fresh Peach Cobbler

Southern Living Fresh Peach Cobbler in a bowl to serve with ice cream — Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

A 13x9 pan makes a big batch of this tasty cobbler made with fresh peaches and a flaky piecrust. Scoop servings while it's still warm and top with ice cream, or serve it cool. Either way, it's delicious.

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Sheet Cake

chocolate mayonnaise sheet cake — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This old-fashioned cake is making a major comeback, and this simple 13x9 version makes it even easier to prepare and transport. It's super moist, creamy, and chocolatey—a dessert trifecta.

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Chicken-And-Green Chile Enchiladas

Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas — Southern Living

Chicken enchiladas never fail to give a crowd-pleasing and comforting dinner on any night, and the green chiles in this recipe give the perfect zing. Substitute beef or shredded pork for the chicken every so often to switch things up.

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Peanut Butter Cake

Peanut Butter Cake - Southern Living — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Buttermilk is the secret to this tender cake. Cream cheese balances the sweetness of peanut butter in the creamy frosting. This 13x9 cake is perfect for any occasion and sure to win over a crowd.

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake — Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

This absolutely loaded, completely satisfying 13x9 casserole has universal appeal thanks to cheese-filled tortellini, a crunchy pecan topping, and fresh broccoli. More cheese, veggies, and cream later—and you're set with one of our all-time favorite weeknight staples.

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