Break out your 8x8 dish to whip up these light and springy recipes.
Our Favorite 8×8 Recipes for Spring
Updated on Mar. 07, 2022
Banana Pudding
I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
1/18
2/18
Lemon Tiramisu
Total Time
30 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this lemon tiramisu to please everyone in my family. It’s a cross between cheesecake and tiramisu with a refreshing lemony flavor. Garnish with fresh berries if you have them on hand. —Monica Marolt, Willowick, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 350 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
3/18
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam. For larger squares, cut into nine bars instead of 16. —Amanda Scarlati, Sandy, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 215 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
4/18
Blueberry Lemon Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this tender lemon blueberry cake. Using cake mix makes it a quick and easy dessert. —Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 221 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
5/18
Green Curry Salmon with Green Beans
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Like a lot of people here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, my boyfriend, Michael, loves to fish. When we have an abundance of fresh salmon on hand, this is one way we cook it. —Amy Paul Maynard, Albany, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 366 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
6/18
Shortcake with Fresh Rhubarb Sauce
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is too tart for the sauce, just add in some strawberries. —Rena McCalment, Sharpsville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/4 cup sauce: 294 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
7/18
Passover Rainbow Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The name “rainbow cookies” is actually a bit of a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the pretty layered cookies, you’ll bake three thin cakes, spread jam between them and coat with smooth melted chocolate. —Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 32 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
8/18
Asparagus and Ham Strata
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast, do the prep work the night before. Next morning, just pop it in the oven. This casserole version of quiche is so hearty and delicious. —Alla Gray, St. Thomas, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 320 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 208mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
9/18
Rhubarb Crumble
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To tell you the truth, I’m not sure how well my strawberry rhubarb crumble keeps—we usually eat it all in a day! You can skip the apples and strawberries in the recipe, which I do sometimes. But they do make this quick, easy dessert extra good. —Linda Enslen, Schuler, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 227 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
10/18
Sausage & Swiss Chard Lasagna
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rustic and comforting, I found this rich and cheesy lasagna to be a great way to get kids to eat healthy greens—it’s such a tasty casserole they’ll never know the Swiss chard is there! —Candace Morehouse, Show Low, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 470 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
11/18
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It's dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in. One piece of this carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is never enough—it's better than all the other carrot cakes I've tried! —Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 531 calories, 28g fat (7g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
12/18
Au Gratin Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These cheesy potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, the versatile, homey side dish also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. —Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 225 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
13/18
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve baked this cake every spring for many years, and my family loves it! Use your own fresh rhubarb, hit up a farmers market or find a neighbor who will trade stalks for the recipe! —Helen Breman, Mattydale, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 316 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
14/18
Almond Blondies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These make a nice change from the typical chocolate brownie. When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house. —Cindy Pruitt, Grove, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 143 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
15/18
Rhubarb Oat Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort Mill, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 145 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
16/18
Blueberry-Rhubarb Crumble
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A dollop of whipped topping adds a nice finishing touch to this satisfying crumble. Sometimes I drizzle a little flavored coffee creamer on top instead of the whipped topping. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 305 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
17/18
Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Red Hots and canned cherries flavor this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when I found my mother’s recipe, I had to make it to see if it’s as good as I remembered. It is! —Betty Zorn, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 363 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
18/18
Lemon Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 263 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
