35 Memorial Day Recipes You Can Make in Your 13x9

Recipe: Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

This casserole doesn't stop at one fresh summer vegetable—it's a triple threat.

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Make sure that your macaroni and cheese gets a summery touch, too. You've got ripe tomatoes at your fingertips...use them!

Recipe: Okra and Rice Casserole

Because making enough fried okra for a cookout full of Southerners just isn't going to happen. This dish is simple and delicious, featuring a mix of tender sautéed okra, sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.

Recipe: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

Give a classic cheesy baked pasta a Memorial Day-ready twist with loads of in-season squash and tomatoes.

Recipe: Baked Beans

You can't beat this classic side at any backyard barbecue, cookout, or picnic.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Be a star at the Memorial Day cookout with these patriotic bars.

Recipe: Plum-Berry Cornmeal Sheet Cake

This not-too-sweet cornmeal cake makes the most of your fresh fruit.

Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Every Memorial Day cookout will love a full-fledged Tex-Mex casserole. Whip up some fresh guacamole on the side, and you're set.

Recipe: Creamy Crab Dip with Peppadews Recipe

Southerners love a creamy dip, and a creamy crab dip never fails to get the party going in the summertime.

Recipe: Deb Wise’s Tamale Pie Mix-up

This big-batch version of the beloved Tex-Mex pie will help feed a hungry cookout crowd, no sweat.

Recipe: Savory Tomato Cobbler

You won't find a prettier use of your fresh summer tomatoes. It's a side dish fit for a Southern party.

Recipe: Brown Butter-Caramel Blondies

Chewy and gooey, these brownies are filled with hidden pockets of delicious caramel.

Recipe: Hot Chicken Salad

They'll go wild over the hot chicken salad, mark our words. This baked version of Southern chicken salad is a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham

This deliciously smoky recipe is packed full of a creamy smoked Gouda and Cheddar sauce, corkscrew pasta, and chopped smoked ham. Need we say more?

Recipe: Zucchini Rice Gratin

This gratin is perfect for a hot-weather party because it favors cheesy squash casserole, but skips the heavy mayonnaise.

Recipe: Mini Confetti Cakes

Use a small round cutter to cut these adorable mini cakes out of a simple sheet cake—then let them steal the show!

Recipe: Raspberry-Almond Crumble Bars

Win over the fruit lovers at the cookout with these gooey crumble bars.

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Pull this classic Southern dish together in just one hour—and in a portable casserole that can be served family-style at the Memorial Day party.

Recipe: Hot Potato Salad

Think of this recipe at the perfect middle ground between potato salad and cheesy potato gratin.

Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

This casserole fits under the "friendly for every occasion" category.

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken

This Tex-Mex recipe is a crowd favorite, making it a one-stop shop for success at a Memorial Day family dinner.

Recipe: Cream Cheese Brownies

A rich and tangy layer of swirled cream cheese mixture takes regular brownies to delicious new heights.

Recipe: Cherry Pie Bars

Classic cherry pie practically screams summertime, and these bars capture all the fruity flavor in a big-batch and portable recipe.

Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna

Freshen up a family favorite for spring and summer. Thin, woven slices of zucchini make it festive enough for any potluck.

Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

Thin, crispy fried leeks make a lighter topping alternative to fried onions for a warm weather cookout.

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Kentuckians—and Kentuckians at heart—rejoice! This recipe takes a classic Hot Brown sandwich and turns it into a potluck-ready casserole.

Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Because every kid will take down a hearty portion of this tater tot-laden casserole, no matter the time of day—and especially with a hot dog on the side.

Recipe: Savannah Red Rice

You won't find a rice dish with as much flavor as red rice, made with bacon, tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce.

Recipe: Lemon-Coconut Chess Bars

These bars are perfect for entertaining. This summery recipe gets a hint of tropical flavor from coconut milk.

Recipe: Patchwork Cobbler

Topped with squares of sugar-crusted pastry, this cobbler will show off those fresh summer peaches, plums, and blueberries.

Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole

We took a classic summer camp lunch and made it into a potluck-worthy casserole.

Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Fresh vegetables covered in melty cheese and crushed buttery crackers? Done and done.

Recipe: Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Topped with banana pudding, this fun dessert will keep them coming back for more.

Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole

Made with egg noodles, chopped ham, and a mix of springy vegetables, this casserole feeds a crowd in a pinch.