Our Favorite 13x9 Side Dishes

By Jenna Sims
June 18, 2019
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It's no wonder the 13x9 is one of the South's favorite dishes to use for cooking. We love multi-tasking products that make our lives a little more simple and the ability to cook, transport, and serve recipes all in once dish defintley does that. From a laid-back brunch at home to a dinner party with friends, these side dishes are guaranteed to please your crowd every time. 
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Old-School Squash Casserole Recipe

Squash casserole is a staple dish found at meat-and-three diners and at church covered-dish suppers.

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Rum Baked Beans

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Recipe: Rum Baked Beans

Prepare these homemade baked beans up to two days before serving.

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Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole

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Recipe: Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole

Squash will even be enjoyed by the kiddos when they're topped with cute cheese crackers.

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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

No matter the ocassion, you can't go wrong with this classic dish.

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Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

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Recipe: Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

We reccomended that you start making this dressing two days before you'll be serving it.

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Pineapple Casserole

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Recipe: Pineapple Casserole

Once you bring this classic Southern dish to a ptluck, you'll be asked to bring it again and again.

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Two-Potato Gratin

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Recipe: Two-Potato Gratin

What's better than one type of potato? Two different types together in one cheesy dish.

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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Since sweet potatoes are natually sweet, add a savory flavor with thise Parmesan-herb streusel topping

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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Cheesy Potato Casserole

From a laid-back barbecue to a formal dinner party, this versatile recipe has a place at at gathering.

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Hashbrown Casserole

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Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

From brunch to dinner, we think this cheesy dish can be enjoyed at any time of day.

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Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

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Recipe: Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

Three of our favorite veggies come together in once casserole.

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Hot Potato Salad

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Recipe: Hot Potato Salad

A warm take on the classic cookout side.

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

These potatoes can be refrigerated for up to two days before baking.

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Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

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Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole

This caserole comes together a little faster with the help of steam-in-bag broccoli florets

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Classic Baked Beans

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Recipe: Baked Beans

Bacon makes everything better.

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Zucchini Rice Gratin

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Recipe: Zucchini Rice Gratin

This lightened-up zucchini casserole skips the mayo, but still includes plenty of cheese.

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Oyster Casserole

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Recipe: Oyster Casserole

Our Test Kitchen combed through years of recipes to come up with the very best version of this classic recipe.

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Savory Tomato Cobbler

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Recipe: Savory Tomato Cobbler

Enjoy tomatoes in a new way with this savory cobbler recipe.

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

This grown-up twist on traditional mac and cheese will be ready in just 30 minutes.

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Savory Corn Pudding

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Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

There's no shortage of corn in this savory casserole, six cups to be exact.

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Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

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Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

The short ingredient list will make you love this easy, cheesy casserole even more.

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Potatoes Patio

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Recipe: Potatoes Patio

Potatoes are ready to serve when the top is golden brown.

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Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

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Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

Replace the fried onions with thin, crispy leeks for an elegant look.

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