20 Crowd-Pleasing 9x13 Recipes That Are Family Reunion Classics
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Use your trusted 9x13-inch baking dish for these crowd-pleasing classics.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Family reunions come around once a year, and each one presents your next big chance to impress your relatives both near and far with your skills in the kitchen. Break out your beloved 9x13-inch baking dish, gather a few key ingredients, and you'll be ready to create savory main dishes like baked macaroni and cheese or potato casserole. Or you can take things in a sweet direction by baking a cherry cobbler or batch of brownies. No matter which of these 9x13-inch recipes you choose, they're sure to earn you admiration at this next family reunion.Tatertot Casserole
Jimmy Bahnsen
Is it really a family reunion if there isn't a single casserole made decadent with some condensed soup? (No, at least not in our families.) This version features cream of mushroom with ground beef, plenty of Cheddar, and perfectly golden tater tots.The 11 Best 9x13 Baking Dishes for Casseroles, Cakes, and More
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Magic Cookie Bars
Greg Dawson
One bite of these cookie bars and you'll know precisely how they've earned their magical name. Gooey chocolate chips, rich coconut, and crunchy walnuts turn from a batter into layered bars without any effort. By baking them in a 9x13 casserole dish, you'll have an easier time slicing and serving.
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Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole
Melissa Goff
"I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe," says recipe creator katiefbenham. "My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it's always been a family favorite."
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Potato Casserole
jodyzworld
Excellent for breakfast or dinner, this hearty casserole is made with a trio of hash browns, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Don't skip the buttery cornflake topping; it adds a distinct crunch and hint of sweetness.
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Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
Molly
These sliders are great for family reunion finger foods: they don't require grilling like a burger, and you won't have to worry about them getting soggy like a sandwich. Plus, since they're sealed in the 9x13 pan with foil while baking, you end up with perfectly steamed buns.
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Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler
Danielle K
A homemade crust and from-scratch filling (made with fresh peaches) is worth every bit of effort in this crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Seven Layer Dip
Allrecipes Magazine Seven Layer Dip II
This dip is guaranteed to become the family's gathering place once you break out the chips. Using a large 9x13 casserole dish means you've got all the room needed to pack it with guacamole, salsa, refried beans, veggies, and cheese.9X13 Casserole Recipes for the Summer Potluck of Your Dreams
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Cherry Cobbler
Crystal Christensen
This ultra easy cobbler utilizes a can of cherry pie filling for a decadently fruity dessert. "This was handed down by my Grandmother," says Jan Lester. "You can use any kind of fruit filling."Grandma's Best Old-Fashioned Cobblers
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Shortcut Shepherd's Pie
Stephanie Wong
No one will guess that this tasty shepherd's pie is made from convenience ingredients like condensed soups and canned veggies to make baking it up a cinch. Reviewer rachsam1970 says, "Best shepherd's pie ever!"
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Homemade Mac and Cheese
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
You can't beat a classic like macaroni and cheese when it comes to a potluck spread. This version uses the duo of Cheddar and Parmesan, all coated in a buttery breadcrumb topping.Memorial Day Recipes You Can Make in Your 9x13 Dish
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Quick and Easy Brownies
Mariana
In less than an hour, you can bake these chocolatey, chewy, and a little gooey brownies that are guaranteed to make you a family favorite at the reunion. Want them even richer? Some reviewer recommend swapping in chocolate chips for the chopped walnuts.
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Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
CookinBug
You only need half a dozen ingredients to make this creamy and spicy casserole. Each bite is packed with tender chicken, tangy green chile sauce, and rich Monterey Jack cheese. If enchiladas aren't a staple at your family reunion yet, they will be after this dish.
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Buttermilk Chicken and Corn Flake Baked Casserole
lutzflcat
"This recipe combines the flavors of not just one but two of our favorite comfort food recipes: chicken pot pie and buttermilk fried chicken," says recipe creator Donna Hopgood. "The ultimate in yummy casseroles!"
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Banana Pudding
Tashauna Johnson
You'll be asked to bring this banana pudding year after year to family reunions. The 9x13 pan gives plenty of room to layer the banana pudding with crispy vanilla wafers and rich whipped topping.13 Best Banana Pudding Recipes That Would Even Impress Grandma
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Deep Dish Lasagna
Trieva McBeth
Featuring a homemade tomato sauce, sweet Italian sausage, and a trio of cheeses, this deep-dish lasagna will wow the rest of your family when you show up with it. Want to make sharing even easier? Make individual lasagna roll-ups with all the fillings so you can scoop out one serving at a time.
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Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
lutzflcat
Classic scalloped potatoes get an even more savory upgrade when ham and a dash of Dijon mustard are added. "So delicious, in fact, that everyone wanted leftovers for the next day lunch," says Steve G.
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Aunt Anne's Coffee Cake
cookin'mama
While coffee cake is more commonly made in tube pans, baking this version in a 9x13 pan makes slicing and sharing even easier. "I loved it and so did my guests. I had all the ingredients and it was very easy," shares reviewer Mary Beth.
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More Inspiration
Deb C
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"This cheesy hashbrown casserole has lots of Cheddar and a crunchy cornflake topping," according to recipe creator CMANSKY.
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Grandma's Creamy Ham Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"This ham casserole is one of my kid's favorites," says lwelsh. "The best recipe for the day after a big ham supper!"
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