We called for our readers' best 13x9 recipes for everything from comforting main dishes, delightful desserts, superstar sides and more. These are the winners that made our taste panel look at the do-it-all pan in a brand new way.
12 Contest-Winning Recipes for Your 13×9 Pan
Updated on Mar. 03, 2023
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Monkey Bread with Frozen Bread Dough
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can do all the prep work for this monkey bread the night before. I prepare the dough pieces and put all the sauce ingredients in the pan so it's ready for the morning. You can sprinkle chopped nuts in with the dough pieces before pouring the sauce on and baking. — Diana Kunselman, Rimersburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 247 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Green Chile Brunch Bake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's easy to make this ahead of time in a 13x9-inch pan. It is filling, is perfect for a crowd and helps out busy parents. —Trista Thinnes, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 503 calories, 34g fat (16g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 1052mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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Baked Mac and Cheese
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp cheddar cheese for more flavor. —Shelby Thompson, Dover, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 688 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 416 calories, 33g fat (19g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Seafood Enchiladas
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Quick-cooking seafood and mildly spicy chile peppers and salsa make this dish a flavor adventure that my family loves. I’ve made it with chicken instead of fish too. Just saute until done. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 481 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.
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Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 pounds (117 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet curry powder. —Sarah Meuser, New Milford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 78 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors—chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake—in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. —Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 176 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
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Pecan Cake with Cookie Butter Frosting
Total Time
45 min
Servings
20 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom and I bought a jar of cookie butter to try it out, and we fell in love with it. I knew the flavor would go well with maple syrup and pecans, so I came up with this cake. I like to make a pretty design on the top of the cake with pecan halves. —Natalie Larsen, Columbia, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 363 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Potato and Chorizo Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the smoky flavor chorizo gives this dish, but I’ve also made it with Italian sausage and substituted an Italian blend cheese for the Mexican cheese. For a vegetarian option, you can use cream of mushroom soup and fresh mushrooms. —Ana Beteta, Aberdeen, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 316 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Reuben and Rye Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This make-ahead dish is wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, and it’s so easy to prepare. If you prefer it, substitute turkey pastrami for the corned beef. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 382 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1377mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Sassy Southwest Stuffed Shells
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was a child, my mom made this dish quite often. When I came across her recipe on an index card, I quickly copied it. Over the years, I have made very few changes to retain that taste-of-home memory. —Kellie Braddell, West Point, California
Nutrition Facts:
3 stuffed shells: 487 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
Thai Peanut Chicken Casserole
I used traditional pizza sauce and toppings in this recipe for years. After becoming a fan of Thai peanut chicken pizza, I decided to use those flavors instead. Serve this dish with stir-fried vegetables or a salad with sesame dressing for an easy, delicious meal. —Katherine Wollgast, Troy, Missouri
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