Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Memorial Day Memorial Day Recipes You Can Make in Your 9x13 Dish By Hannah Klinger Hannah Klinger Hannah Klinger is a writer, editor, and content manager at Savory Magazine. She has a passion for helping home cooks build their confidence in the kitchen with hacks, how-tos, and guides to inspire them to try something new. She's contributed to America's Test Kitchen, Cooking Light, Food & Wine, EatingWell, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on April 7, 2021 Close Photo: Anne Jordan Before you fire up the grill and pull out your trusty salad bowl this Memorial Day, consider giving your 9x13 casserole or baking dish some love. While typically associated with cold-weather comfort fare, this vessel is just as versatile for summer cookouts. Use it for crowd-sized desserts like cakes and cookie bars, assemble layered dips, or make casseroles from a bounty of summer produce. Another bonus? Your casserole dish is made for transport and serving so you can skip the many transfers in and out of containers. Check out these 9x13–friendly recipes for Memorial Day and the summer ahead. 01 of 15 No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake View Recipe The stars and stripes never looked so adorable (or tasted so delicious)! The casserole dish is just the right vessel for the graham cracker crust, light and fluffy cheesecake filling, and berry topping. Chill a day or two ahead, then wow your cookout crowd on Memorial Day. Memorial Day Desserts That Will Be the Star of the Picnic 02 of 15 Three-Cheese Cauliflower Casserole View Recipe Yoly Low-carb guests at your cookout will love this cauliflower alternative to mac and cheese or scalloped potatoes. Cream cheese, Cheddar, and Parmesan make up the trio here. Because the cauliflower is steamed first, the casserole bakes in just 20 minutes. The 11 Best 9x13 Baking Dishes for Casseroles, Cakes, and More 03 of 15 Ali's Potato Casserole View Recipe ReneePaj Potato salad isn't the only spud-themed cookout side in town. This creamy, cheesy casserole uses frozen shredded potatoes, melty Velveeta, and sour cream. While rich enough for colder months, you can also enjoy it with lighter grilled summer mains. 04 of 15 Magic Cookie Bars View Recipe Greg Dawson We don't know how these cookie bars got their "magic" name, but it's definitely well-deserved. A gooey filling of coconut, walnuts, and chocolate chips adds so much flavor and texture. The casserole dish makes the bars easy to assemble, slice, and transport. 05 of 15 Seven Layer Dip View Recipe Seven Layer Dip II. Allrecipes Magazine You know it's going to be a party when someone brings the seven layer dip. A large casserole dish allows plenty of room for layers of refried beans, salsa, veggies, guacamole, and cheese. "I wouldn't change anything with this recipe," says reviewer Man'D. 15 Fantastic Layer Dips For Summertime Snacking 06 of 15 Banana Pudding View Recipe foodie@heart Banana pudding just isn't complete without layers of vanilla wafers and billowy whipped topping. Follow the recipe and assemble in a large baking dish or layer in a trifle or large glass serving bowl. Be sure to keep chilled until you're ready to serve. 07 of 15 Homemade Mac and Cheese View Recipe Anne Jordan This macaroni recipe keeps the comfort food dish classic with elbow pasta, a Cheddar and Parmesan cheese combo, and a buttery bread crumb topping. 08 of 15 Squash Casserole with Cream of Chicken Soup View Recipe KGora Your bounty of summer squash just met its match. This classic casserole uses 1 1/2 pounds of the vegetable, plus sour cream for richness and seasoned stuffing mix as the crunchy topper. Assemble, bake, and serve right from your casserole dish. 09 of 15 Creamy Cornbread Casserole View Recipe FoodFan Part cornbread, part creamy casserole, this bake has it all. Here, Cheddar cheese balances the sweetness of creamed corn and the cornbread mix. It's delicious warm or cold and is ideal for making ahead — just what we want in a cookout side. 10 of 15 Old Southern Chocolate Pecan Sheet Cake View Recipe Kaylea Burkhart The depth and surface area of a large casserole dish make it perfect for a sheet cake to feed a crowd. It's even better for this Texas-inspired version as the runny icing won't spill out onto your counter. "I no longer shall rely on boxes," says lilybean. 9x13 Cake Recipes So Good You'll Never Make Another Layer Cake 11 of 15 Best Ever Pina Colada Cake View Recipe SunnyDaysNora Pina colada and poke cake collide in this dreamy dessert. The large baking dish gives you more surface area to poke the cake and let the creamy coconut mixture seep through. "One of the best cakes I've ever made!" says reviewer Leah Hudgins. 12 of 15 Texas-Style Baked Beans View Recipe Christina These beans might just steal the show at your next cookout. Barbecue sauce, molasses, and beer, plus bacon and fresh jalapeños make this side smoky, sweet, and spicy. The best part of baking in your casserole dish? Serving right from the pan. 13 of 15 Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders View Recipe Molly These sliders are perfect picnic or potluck fare when you don't want to fire up the grill. The casserole dish keeps any cheese spills from burning and retains just enough steam to soften the rolls. Extras are delicious cold or quickly reheated in the microwave. 14 of 15 Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler View Recipe Yoly Ripe summer peaches beg to be baked in a cobbler. This recipe, with nearly 4,000 5-star reviews, is the best way to celebrate them. Use your large casserole dish for baking and serving. 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