Cook and serve a delicious side right in the same pretty dish.
In the South, we love high-quality, multi-functional tools that make our lives a little bit simpler.
Casserole dishes are items we’ll always collect, and not just for thepretty Pyrex patterns.
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The ability to cook, transport, and serve recipes all in one dish simply makes our lives easier.
It’s no wonder the 13x9 is one of the South’s most beloved dishes to use for cooking.
From breakfast to dinner, this trusty vessel does it all.
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Be sure to consider this dish when you need an easy approach that will feed many.
The smaller pods are the most tender, so look for ones 3-4 inches long.
You’re destined to put it in the dinnertime rotation.
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Fearing too much sugar is no way to eat on a holiday.
Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
Cubes of French bread come alongsidesweet potatoesin this hearty casserole.
The potatoes are made even more comforting with flavors that meld into a savory custard.
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When there is bacon in the plan, it simply cannot be bad.
You will see just how popular this is, when all of your other sides get ignored.
Be prepared to have an extra pan ready.
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Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole
Three of our favorite veggies come together in one casserole.
The topping is the golden crumb of day-old white bread, used in the best way.
The white breadcrumbs double as binder within this melty combo, and will help to make this dish disappear.
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Our best-ever version beats out the rest in a field that is simply laden with pasta and cheese.
This is an excellent way to get the kids in your life toembrace cauliflower.
Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole
Using two different potato varieties give this casserole our fluffiest texture ever.
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Browning the butter is a simple technique that imparts a nutty flavor and shouldn’t be skipped.
you’re able to substitute white cheddar cheese for the parmesan, if you wish.
We like to see this as further proof that bacon makes everything better.
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To balance that, this recipe uses several slices of bacon for a hint of smoky meatiness.
Don’t worry about starting the beans dry.
This recipe makes delicious use ofcanned beans.
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Will it be enough, considering this flavor combo has a special place at the table?
Just try making one pan, and see how far you get.
This is the winner of that special occasion dinner, auntie’s mashed potatoes or not.
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Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
This casserole comes together a little faster with the help of steam-in-bag broccoli florets.
We love an easy shortcut and the steam-in-bag does not compromise the texture of the broccoli.
you’re free to use this stroke of genius for other recipes, too.
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Although corn pudding is technically a casserole, it has a rich, soft texture that’s almost dessert-like.
If you have it on hand, it’s possible for you to garnish with fresh parsley or paprika.
Keep this in the rotation for the vegetarian set, and you’ll always have a winner.
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Adorned with rosemary, ginger, and a bit of bourbon, this is one dish to savor.
Brown sugar, ketchup, and bacon provide that smoky-sweet taste the dish is known for.
This breadcrumb-topped casserole is creamy, cheesy, and so good.
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Use sliced zucchini for half of the squash in the filling if you have both.
Grits Dressing
Don’t reserve dressing only for the holidays.
This recipe breaks from tradition and begins with bread made from grits instead of cornmeal.
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Crumble the bread, combine it with onion, eggs, celery, and herbs, and bake.
These buttery, fluffy rolls bake right in a 13x9 pan.
It’s creamy, cheesy, and has a crunchy golden topping.
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For the best results, grate the cabbage yourself rather than buying pre-shredded from the store.
Don’t forget thefresh basilit is there to do more than just fancy-up the presentation.
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