Food and Recipes Dinner 20 Sunday Dinner Ideas That You Can Make In a 13x9 By Jorie Nicole McDonald Jorie Nicole McDonald Jorie Nicole McDonald leads editorial video efforts for Southern Living. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she creates engaging visual content for the website and various social media platforms. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 13, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Casserole lovers, rejoice! 01 of 20 Hashbrown Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole Creamy, cheesy, and crunchy – oh my! Southern folks know you can't go wrong with a classic hashbrown casserole. They're perfect for church potlucks, family reunions, funerals, and everything in between. This potato-packed dish is sure to leave you satisfied. 02 of 20 Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Southern Living Recipe: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes These make-ahead mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish to a hearty Southern dinner. The buttery, textured dish will surely keep you coming back for more. 03 of 20 Pineapple Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Pineapple Casserole This filling 13x9 recipe is a savory casserole packed with chunks of pineapple that are sure to make you feel nostalgic. Be sure to give the classic dish a try. 04 of 20 New Tuna Casserole Greg Dupree Recipe: New Tuna Casserole It's a modern twist on a beloved old-school recipe! Tuna casserole is tasty and nutritious. This recipe is a win-win for the entire family. 05 of 20 Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes You can never have too many potato dishes on the dinner table. This scrumptious recipe pairs beautifully with a variety of Southern cuisine. Classic parmesan scalloped potatoes are perfect for a relaxed Sunday evening dinner. 06 of 20 Savory Corn Pudding Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding It's a little spicy, a little sweet, and a whole lot of delicious. Savory corn pudding is a classic Southern recipe that's always bursting with flavor. Pop the ingredients into your 13x9 dish, and you'll have the perfect side dish in no time. 07 of 20 Reunion Pea Casserole Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Reunion Pea Casserole Casserole lovers, rejoice! This reunion pea casserole is perfect for feeding a large crowd at Sunday night dinner. 08 of 20 Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese Your family will thank you for this one. The secret to this impeccable dish: cubes of Cheddar cheese that melt as the pasta cooks, creating pockets of pure cheesy perfection in every bite. 09 of 20 Old-School Squash Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole Recipe This bright, seasonal, crowd-pleasing dish is equal parts fresh and delicious 10 of 20 Old-School Green Bean Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole Old-school green bean casserole is sure to keep things traditional at your Sunday night dinner. The French fried onion topping really takes this recipe to the next level. 11 of 20 Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole This Southern staple never fails at Sunday dinner. With chicken, cheese, and pasta – what's not to love? Don't forget the dash of hot sauce! 12 of 20 Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole It's never a bad time for a vintage recipe. This green bean casserole is definitely a twist from the one your grandma use to make, but we think she'd welcome the change. With large chunks of bacon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and chestnuts, this dish is a star. 13 of 20 Baked Shells and Greens Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Shells and Greens The recipe title may sound funny, but you won't be laughing after the first bite! With only 30 minutes of time in the kitchen, baked shells and greens is the perfect no-fuss dish for a Sunday dinner. 14 of 20 Mac and Cheese with Ham Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese Baked smokin' macaroni and cheese is the comforting dish your dinner needs. This delectably smoky recipe is jam-packed with fresh Gouda and Cheddar cheese, corkscrew pasta, and smoked ham. 15 of 20 Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits Y'all know we can't turn down a biscuit – especially when it's paired with creamy chicken pot pie! This 13x9 version is sure to make your taste buds tingle. 16 of 20 Italian Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Italian Casserole This delightful recipe is an Italian-Southern pairing, and it couldn't be tastier. Throw the fresh ingredients into a 13x9 pan, and watch as your Sunday dinner gets the ultimate upgrade. 17 of 20 Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole It's even better than it sounds- trust us! With egg noodles, fresh turkey, and a heaping helping of cream sauce, this dish is a surefire winner. 18 of 20 Squash Casserole Greg DuPree Recipe: Squash Casserole Who wouldn't appreciate a pop of color on the dinner table? This recipe pulls at every Southerner's heartstrings. It's as classic as they come. 19 of 20 King Ranch Chicken Casserole William Dickey Recipe:King Ranch Chicken Casserole This ultra-easy Lone Star State casserole is all things comforting and delicious. With velvety layers of chicken, green chilies, and corn tortillas – this dish will bring a little spice to your Sunday dinner. 20 of 20 New Turkey Tetrazzini Alison Miksch Recipe: New Turkey Tetrazzini Spinach, mushrooms, and creamy garlic-and-herb cheese star in this turkey tetrazzini. Looking for the perfect side? Throw some garlic bread in the oven, and you're good to go! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit