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30 Deliciously Easy Recipes That Fit Perfectly in a 9×13 Pan

October 27, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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The pan that I use the most often is a 9 by 13 baking dish. They have almost become the standard for recipes everywhere.

I buy them in bulk and keep them on hand for nearly everything. These dishes can be made easily in a 9 by 13 baking dish, so you can transport and store them easily.

These are deliciously easy recipes that you can make and store in your favorite pan! Enjoy!

Sourdough Dinner Rolls With Rosemary

Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary.
Image Credit: Sourdough Brandon.

These Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary is incredibly soft, with a mouth-watering pull-apart texture that will leave you craving more. Seriously, you can’t eat only one!

Get the Recipe: Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary

Italian Noodle Casserole

ITALIAN NOODLE CASSEROLE.
Image Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

This Italian Noodle Casserole is a pasta recipe that comes together quickly using simple ingredients! Seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, tender egg noodles, and cheese combine to create a beef noodle casserole the entire family will enjoy! Serve with a side of cheesy garlic bread to make it a complete dinner!

Get the Recipe: Italian Noodle Casserole

Easy and Dreamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

Easy and Dreamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe.
Image Credit: Two Kids and A Coupon.

Mix up a cool summer-inspired no-bake dessert with this easy and dreamy chocolate chip cheesecake recipe. Here is how to make it!

Get the Recipe: Easy and Dreamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls.
Image Credit: I Heart Eating.

These soft overnight cinnamon rolls taste just like Cinnabon cinnamon rolls! They can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning for fluffy cinnamon rolls with rich cream cheese frosting.

Get the Recipe: Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Brazilian Carrot Cake With Chocolate Frosting

BRAZILIAN CARROT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING.
Image Credit:Milk and Pop.

Brazilian Carrot Cake is a soft, moist cake made with simple ingredients in less than 40 minutes. Topped with an easy chocolate frosting, this is an authentic Brazilian cake recipe you need to try at least once!

Get the Recipe: Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Easy Chai Cake With Luscious Cream Cheese Frosting

 Easy Chai Cake With Luscious Cream Cheese Frosting.
Image Credit: A Cents or Cookery.

 This easy chai cake bakes up a nine-by-thirteen baking dish of sweet, spiced goodness. The cream cheese frosting is so buttery and smooth that it melts in your mouth and complements the dense cake crumb with all that delicious chai flavor. Enjoy a slice of this delicious brown sugar chai cake with your next cup of coffee or tea.

Get the Recipe: Easy Chai Cake With Luscious Cream Cheese Frosting

Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole

BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE.
Image Credit: Flavorful Eats.

The tangy, spicy, piquant flavors you love about Buffalo wings combined with enchilada staples like corn tortillas and shredded chicken with the cheesy goodness of a casserole make Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole a delectable dinner the whole family will love.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Oatmeal Brownies

OATMEAL BROWNIES.
Image Credit: Live to Sweet.

The best recipes are the ones that have been handed down. One of my best family recipes is oatmeal Brownies!

Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Brownies

Zucchini Cake

zucchini cake.
Image Credit: Mae’s Menu.

Zucchini Cake is easy to make, delicious, and topped with light, fluffy cream cheese frosting. You’ll love that it’s made in one bowl, is perfectly spiced, and is a great way to use up extra zucchini.

Get the Recipe: Zucchini Cake

South African Banana Bread

SOUTH AFRICAN BANANA BREAD.
Image Credit: We Eat At Last.

Delight in a slice of this moist and delicious South African banana bread! Made with oil instead of butter, this easy and simple loaf will soon become a favorite in your home!!

Get the Recipe: South African Banana Bread

Chicken Pot Pie Bubble-Up Casserole

Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Up Casserole.
Image Credit: Homan At Home.

Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Up Casserole combines all of the flavors of a chicken pot pie with a quarter of the work! Put this delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Bubble-Up Casserole

Vegan Taco Casserole With Corn Tortillas

Home » Recipes » Dinner Vegan Taco Casserole With Corn Tortillas.
Image Credit: Hassle Free Vegan.

This vegan Taco casserole is made with your favorite Mexican flavors. It’s the perfect dinner on Taco Tuesday or any day of the week! This delicious layered casserole is a total crowd-pleaser.

Get the Recipe: Dinner Vegan Taco Casserole With Corn Tortillas

Two Ingredient Lemon Bars

Two Ingredient Lemon Bars.
Image Credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

These two-ingredient lemon bars are a breeze and offer the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Made with a box of angel food cake mix and a can of lemon pie filling, they are the ideal choice for a quick and easy dessert.

Get the Recipe: Two Ingredient Lemon Bars

Gourmet No-Bake Banana Split Cake

Gourmet No-Bake Banana Split Cake.
Image Credit: Two-Bit Art.

Close your eyes and take a bite. When the ice cream begins to melt and the flavors meld, you’ll be reminded of a banana split. For a twist, my mom added a layer of tart and homemade raspberry jam between the banana and pineapple layer for a jolt of color and flavor. I’ve kept it out of this version.

Get the Recipe: Gourmet No-Bake Banana Split Cake

Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna 

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN LASAGNA | ENCHILADA LASAGNA CASSEROLE.
Image Credit: Cook with Kushi.

Mexican Lasagna is an easy-to-make and delicious dish loaded with Mexican flavors (vegetables, enchilada sauce, cheese, and black beans). An enchilada is layered like lasagna using tortillas instead of noodles.

Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna | Enchilada Lasagna Casserole

 Olive & Sun Dried Tomato Focaccia Recipe

The Best (Easy!) Olive & Sun Dried Tomato Focaccia Recipe.
Image Credit: Emily Laurae.

Let me tell you, this Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia recipe is a delight! It’s satisfyingly chewy, terrifically tender, studded with salty-umami fruit, and flecked with crunchy sea salt for a true flavor explosion. Best of all, this simple recipe is easy enough for even a self-proclaimed bread-making novice!

Get the Recipe: The Best (Easy!) Olive & Sun Dried Tomato Focaccia Recipe

Stuffed Shells Recipe 

Stuffed Shells Recipe (How to Make Stuffed Shells).
Image Credit: The Forked Spoon.

Cheesy Stuffed Shells Recipe made with a flavorful three-cheese ricotta filling and easy, homemade marinara sauce. Learn how to make this delicious stuffed shells recipe and make it ahead of time for an easy weeknight dinner or freeze leftovers for later!

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Shells Recipe (How to Make Stuffed Shells)

Baked Boursin Pasta

Baked Boursin Pasta.
Image Credit: Kitchen Treaty,

TikTok-famous Boursin pasta with Boursin garlic & herb cheese plus cream cheese, baked together with tomatoes and garlic for a super creamy pasta sauce that’s ridiculously easy to make!

Get the Recipe: Baked Boursin Pasta

Homemade, Ganache-Swirled Marshmallows

Homemade, Ganache-Swirled Marshmallows.
Image Credit: A Little Spoon.

Homemade ganache-swirled marshmallows are an annual request around the holidays. Great for gifts, hot cocoa, and honestly, just eating right out of the container. I mean, do you blame me? Look at that photo!

Get the Recipe: Homemade, Ganache-Swirled Marshmallows

Easy Tart Lemon Lime Bars Recipe

Easy Tart Lemon Lime Bars Recipe.
Image Credit: The Fresh Cooky.

Making Lemon Lime Bars with a buttery shortbread crust is a breeze! They cross between classic lemon bars and key lime pie—creamy perfection!

These sweet-tart bars are perfect for an afternoon picnic, baby showers, a springtime tea, or just because you want a fantastic sweet-tart buttery bar.

Get the Recipe: Easy Tart Lemon Lime Bars Recipe

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Lemon Squares

GRANDMA’S OLD-FASHIONED LEMON SQUARES.
Image Credit: Snacking Emily.

I got this recipe for Old-Fashioned Lemon Squares straight from my Grandma! They are delicious and straightforward to make, always my favorite. These will soon be your favorites, with a few simple ingredients and a delicious shortbread crust!

Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old-fashioned Lemon Squares

Easy Baked Butter Chicken

Easy Baked Butter Chicken.
Image Credit: Masala & Chai.

You’re going to love how straightforward it is to get this Easy Baked Butter Chicken on the dinner table! This recipe is still packed with the authentic boldness of Butter Chicken while taking a less traditional, one-pan oven-baked approach to develop the flavors in under 1 hour. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice and naan.

Get the Recipe: Easy Baked Butter Chicken

Southern Corn Pudding Casserole 

SOUTHERN CORN PUDDING CASSEROLE (NO JIFFY MIX).
Image Credit: Whole Made Living.

This Southern Corn pudding Casserole is a great addition and super easy side dish for the holiday season if you’re tired of the same recipes year after year. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and goes great for a Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas table spread. It’ll be a big hit for your next family gathering.

Get the Recipe: Southern Corn Pudding Casserole

The Best Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Recipe

The Best Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Recipe.
Image Credit: The Beson Street.

If you are ready for an easy but delicious recipe for breakfast, try this easy biscuits and gravy casserole. It is such an easy recipe to make, but sure to impress!

Get the Recipe: The Best Biscuits and Gravy Casserole Recipe

Ice Cream Sandwich Oreo Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich Oreo Cake.
Image Credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen.

Ice Cream Sandwich Oreo Cake is a fantastic dessert that almost everyone will love. It’s easy to make and perfect for summer get-togethers or just for the family to have around for a few days. Plus, it can be made as affordable as you want.

Get the Recipe: Ice Cream Sandwich Oreo Cake

Easter Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Easter Breakfast Casserole Recipe - Ham and Brioche.
Image Credit: Smart Savvy Food.

This savory overnight Easter breakfast casserole recipe is made with rich brioche bread cubes, salty ham, deliciously seasoned eggs, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for brunch any time of year.

Get the Recipe: Easter Breakfast Casserole Recipe 

Lemon Poke Cake

LEMON POKE CAKE.
Image Credit: Kitchen Serf.

Lemon Poke Cake, sometimes called Lemon Sugar Cake, is full of lemon flavor thanks to the fresh lemon zest in the cake and the lemon glaze. The glaze will seep into the 9×13 cake after you bake it and poke holes in it.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Poke Cake

Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

TWICE-BAKED MASHED POTATOES.
Image Credit: The Heirloom Pantry.

These Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes are our favorite for family dinners. They are a big hit with our friends and family, and we know yours will love them too. Enjoy them with traditional holiday sides, steak, roasted chicken, pot pie, and more!

Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
Image Credit: Cinnamon & Sage Co.

Get ready to welcome this creamy, cheesy dish to your dinner rotation! Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and delicious broccoli in one dish that the whole family will love. This simple, easy-to-make dish will feed your whole family and have them coming back for more!

Get the Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Easy Beef Taco Bubble-Up

EASY BEEF TACO BUBBLE UP.
Image Credit: DIY & Fun.

Easy Beef Taco Bubble Up is a simple layered casserole idea that includes everything we like about tacos. This simple recipe features buttery biscuits topped with savory taco filling, making for a hearty and delicious meal.

Get the Recipe: Easy Beef Taco Bubble-Up

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