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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Stress-Free Suppers: 13 x 9 Make-Ahead Favorites You Need on Your Weekly Rotation

    Published: Aug 10, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    We all have those days when the last thing we want to do is cook dinner from scratch. That’s why having some make-ahead meals ready to go can be a lifesaver. We’ve gathered some delicious 13×9 recipes that are perfect for prepping in advance, making dinnertime stress-free and enjoyable. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want leftovers for the week, these dishes are sure to become your go-to favorites!

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese



     

    This easy million dollar chicken casserole recipe is a from-scratch dinner that is made even better with a buttery, crumbly Ritz cracker crust!
    Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    Ground Beef And Potatoes Casserole

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    This Ground Beef Casserole has creamy potatoes with seasoned ground beef and covered in cheese, making it an ultimate comfort meal the whole family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Ground Beef And Potatoes Casserole

    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    From-scratch chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish with chicken, savory mushrooms, & pasta baked in a creamy homemade sauce, covered in cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    This easy, nostalgic tuna noodle casserole recipe skips the canned soup and includes a crunchy potato chip topping for a dinner everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Chicken With Stove Top Stuffing Casserole

    The most indulgent comfort food, Pepperidge Farm Stove Top Chicken Casserole has a creamy homemade mushroom soup filling and a crispy stuffing topping.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken With Stove Top Stuffing Casserole

    Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    Creamy, loaded with cheese, and chunks of tender chicken, this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is topped with crispy cornflakes.
    Get the Recipe: Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    Cheesy Chicken Mac

    This Cheesy Chicken Mac is less like mac and cheese and more like a casserole with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh spinach.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Mac

    Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole (A Potluck Favorite)

    Chicken poppy seed casserole made with a homemade creamy filling and a crispy poppy seed cracker topping is great for a potluck or weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole (A Potluck Favorite)

    Philly Cheesesteak Casserole With Ground Beef

    This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole has all the bold flavors of the classic sandwich in the form of a cozy bowl of mac and cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole With Ground Beef

    Baked Mac And Cheese With Tender Pulled Pork

    This pulled pork mac and cheese recipe is smoky, savory, and made with juicy slow-cooked pulled pork and a classic cheesy béchamel sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Mac And Cheese With Tender Pulled Pork

    Super Cheesy Ham Casserole

    Made with simple ingredients, this Ham and Cheese Casserole recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham for an easy weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Super Cheesy Ham Casserole

    Baked Penne With Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage

    This recipe for baked penne pasta combines homemade vodka sauce, withricotta cheese and crumbled Italian sausage. An easy pasta casserole!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Penne With Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage

    Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

    Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

    Creamy Kielbasa Mac And Cheese

    With its velvety smooth cheese sauce and salty, smoky flavor, this Kielbasa Mac and cheese is the grown-up version of a classic.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Kielbasa Mac And Cheese

    Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (Easy Homemade Sauce)

    This simple-to-assemble layered Tex-Mex chicken enchilada casserole is a 15-minute from-scratch recipe that bakes up ooey gooey and full of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (Easy Homemade Sauce)

    Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry

    Broccoli Chicken Divan is an irresistible, chicken casserole with a creamy white wine cheddar sauce, flavored with curry
    Get the Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry

    Dreamy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake

    This Strawberry Angel Food Cake has all the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with a layered fluffy jello twist.
    Get the Recipe: Dreamy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake

    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
    Get the Recipe: A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    Dinner Game-Changers: The Secret’s In The Side Dishes!

    You won’t believe how much these side dishes can elevate your dinner! Seriously, they might just outshine the main course. From creamy mac and cheese to crispy roasted potatoes, these dishes are total game-changers.
    Get the Recipe: Dinner Game-Changers: The Secret’S In The Side Dishes!

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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