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 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 15 9-by-13 recipes you choose, they're sure to earn you admiration at this next family reunion.
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Tatertot Casserole
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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.
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Magic Cookie Bars
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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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Potato Casserole
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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
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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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Seven Layer Dip
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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.
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Cherry Cobbler
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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."
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Shortcut Shepherd's Pie
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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
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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.
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Quick and Easy Brownies
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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
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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
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"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
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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.
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Deep Dish Lasagna
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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
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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
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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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