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    Top 25 Comfort Food Recipes

     

    No matter where you’re from, we all need a little comfort food every now and then. Whether it’s a classic meatloaf, pot pie, cheesy pasta, or a hearty bowl of stew, you’ll find all the wonderful flavors of heart and home in these top 25 favorite comfort food recipes!

    top 25 classic one pot comfort food recipes to make now!

    Sometimes life just requires a good comfort meal. Food that nourishes our hearts as much as our bellies, warm and inviting, with all the flavors of home. And when that comfort food craving hits for you and your family, you’ll be ready! Any of these 25 classic reader-favorite recipes have exactly what it takes to put a little cozy on your table.

    Top 25 Classic Comfort Food Recipes To Make Now!

    Best Meatloaf Ever

    Classic meatloaf done right is one of those ultimate comfort foods that always hits the spot. And this recipe has one or two secret tricks that truly make it the best meatloaf ever! Moist, tender, loaded with flavor, plus the perfect texture and a caramelized, smoky glaze, this is traditional southern meatloaf!

    Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff

    Enjoy all the comforting classic flavors of rich beef stroganoff in an easy one pot recipe!  Perfect for busy weeknights, but special enough for guests, luscious sour cream sauce, savory ground beef & mushrooms and silky egg noodles make every night a warm comfort food night!

    Classic Chicken Pot Pie

    Classic Chicken Pot Pie is what real comfort food is all about! Flaky, buttery crust and a rich, creamy filling loaded with savory chicken and bright vegetables make for a welcoming meal that nourishes the belly and the heart!

    Louisiana Dirty Rice

    Rich, hearty and full of flavor, Louisiana Dirty Rice is one of those delectably versatile dishes that always steals the show. A true Southern recipe filled with sausage, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, celery & spices, dirty rice is richly savory, completely comforting and can show up on any table from a Tuesday to the holidays! 

    Homemade Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

    Rich and hearty Homemade Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes is guaranteed to keep your insides warm and your heart full! Loaded with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef roast, soft sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes all bathed in a thick, savory red gravy, this old fashioned beef stew is absolutely pure comfort in a bowl.

    Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

    Who doesn’t love a little garlic bread with their spaghetti?  This easy Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread makes sure you get a little of that crispy, savory, garlic goodness with each bite!  A fun take on warm & cheesy baked spaghetti loaded with a seasoned beef & sausage meat sauce, these spaghetti boats will have you feeling like a kid again!

    Easy Southern Chicken and Dumplings

    These easy Southern Chicken and Dumplings are loaded with tender, flat southern-style dumplings and shredded chicken bathed in a thick, hearty chicken stew to create the ultimate southern comfort dish! Add a little cracked pepper and you have hearty and completely satisfying recipe that sure to be a comfort favorite.

    Classic Family Pot Roast

    Nothing says family Sunday dinner like a melt-in-your-mouth, fork tender Classic Family Pot Roast.  Cooked low and slow with beef broth, red wine, savory seasonings, aromatics and plenty of dinner vegetables, this classic comfort food recipe has been gathering friends and families around the dinner table for more years than we can count!

    Ultimate Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese

    This easy homemade mac & cheese recipe is one of the creamiest, cheesiest, comforting recipes around! And you’re going to love how easy it is to make- no flour, no roux, just simple cheesy goodness. One taste of it’s rich, velvety sauce with a little pepper jack kick, and you’ll never want to make any other mac & cheese again.

    Crowd Pleasing Lasagna

    A hearty lasagna layered with just the right balance of rich, seasoned meat sauce, velvety melted cheeses and perfect pasta is the kind of comfort food worth being in the kitchen for!

    Cheesy Meat & Potato Pie

    Growing up, we used to eat this dish my mom called “meat pie.”  It was one of my favorites.  There was just something about a flaky, golden crust combined with layers of melted cheesy goodness, meat and potatoes that just said comfort food like nothing else!

    Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Creamy delicious goodness is what you get with this easy recipe for Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole. Made with a simple homemade cheese sauce, sea shell pasta, tender albacore tuna and a crunchy panko topping, you’ll not find any canned cream soup in this updated version of a classic family favorite!

    Quick Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

    Rich and creamy, Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is the perfect dessert, snack or even breakfast when your family is craving warm and cozy comfort food. Quick and easy with just a few kitchen staples and options for add-ins to make it just the way your family likes it, this classic recipe is one that you’ll turn to again and again!

    Cozy French Onion Soup

    A classic comfort food, French Onion Soup is loaded with sweet caramelized onions, rich, savory broth, oodles of melted cheese & crusty bread. Made with simple ingredients and a little time, this homey, satisfying soup is the ultimate in cozy for you and your family!

    Ultimate Baked Spaghetti Casserole

    Also called Million Dollar Spaghetti, this layered spaghetti casserole is part baked spaghetti and part lasagna with a dreamy, melty, cheesy center! Guaranteed to feed a crowd or just make your hungry family extra happy, Ultimate Baked Spaghetti is what good comfort food is all about.

    Meat & Potatoes Ranch Au Gratin

    This layered, cheesy meat & potatoes casserole is made even better with the zestiness of Ranch dressing baked right into the cheese sauce. This is a quintessential comfort food, family dinner recipe that is sure to become a regular at your dinner table!

    Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

    Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is easy comfort served up in a bowl! With a base of carrots, onions, celery, chicken broth and butter simmered with bright tomato puree, fresh basil and cream, layer after layer of surprising rich, savory flavor make this simple classic a heart and soul favorite everyone craves.

    Easy White Ravioli Casserole- A Shortcut Lasagna

    This easy White Ravioli Casserole recipe is full of shortcuts!  Layers of spinach, frozen cheese ravioli,  sausage crumbles, Alfredo sauce & cheese are baked to a golden, bubbly perfection in no time flat to create a delicious lasagna-style family meal.  With just 6 ingredients and 2 steps, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, but special enough for guests!

    Tomato Alfredo Baked Ziti

    Tomato Alfredo Baked Ziti is an easy family pasta dish that combines the bright, tomato-ey goodness of marinara with rich, cheesy alfredo sauce to create the creamiest, most delectable comfort food around! 

    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    Classic chicken and rice meets creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip in this Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole recipe with rice for an amazingly delicious all-in-one comfort dish that’s dreamy indulgent and perfect for every occasion!

    Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls

    This recipe speaks for itself- buttery, flaky crescent rolls, stuffed with a cream cheese and chicken filling and smothered in a cheesy cream sauce.  In short, Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are quite simply divine.

    Pizza Stuffed Pasta Shells

    Turn pizza into a fun comfort meal for your family with Pizza Stuffed Pasta Shells!  This easy recipe combines everything you love about your favorite pizza with the comfort of pasta in one easy dish.  Your family is going to love filling their bellies with delicious shells bursting with pepperoni, sausage and a mixture of ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses all topped with a tangy marinara!

    Layered Beef Enchiladas

    Layers of seasoned beef in a red enchilada sauce, corn tostadas and melted Monterrey Jack cheese are what this dish is all about!  Who needs to hand roll an enchilada when this easy to make casserole is all you need to kick up your heels and have your own fiesta.

    Baked Gouda Cheese Grits

    These smooth and creamy Baked Gouda Cheese Grits are loaded with savory, melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Cooked in broth then baked up light with eggs, cream, rich, melted Gouda, and sharp, salty cheddar, this easy cheese grits casserole is way more than just a comfort food staple!

    Easy Louisiana Gumbo with Green Chile Rice

    An easy one pot meal, this simple Louisiana Blonde Gumbo recipe has a light buttery roux and layers of flavor that bubble and simmer their way into your regular comfort food meal rotation. If you could throw ingredients into a pot, you can have delicious gumbo guaranteed to warm you from the inside out!

    No matter where you're from, we all need a little comfort food every now and then.  Whether it's a classic meatloaf, warm, cheesy pasta, or a steaming bowl of hearty stew, you'll find all the wonderful flavors of heart and home in these top 25 favorite comfort food recipes!
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