Comfort Food Dishes Everyone Should Know How to Make

There are so many wonderful comfort food recipes to make, with all kinds of proteins, seasonings and spices. Perhaps you’re craving something grandma used to make or you want to recreate a favorite dish from the local diner. Comfort food brings back all those wonderfully nostalgic memories and boasts amazing flavors and the best comfort food dishes should leave you feeling satisfied and happy. Which one are you going to make first?

American Chop Suey (American Goulash)

American chop suey is a delicious dish that’s popular in the New England region. Also known as American goulash, this dish is meaty and tasty.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine

Enjoy an easy shrimp linguine recipe that is covered in a delicious lemon butter sauce. This 20 minute pasta dish will a family favorite!
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Hearty Beef Chili

This is the best hearty beef chili recipe! This is a traditional chili recipe is just like mom used to make with a delicious homemade taste.
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Leftover Ham Pot Pie With Biscuits

If you’re a fan of beef or chicken pot pie, you’re going to love this leftover ham pot pie recipe. A perfect dinner with holiday leftovers!
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Mushroom Gruyere Chicken And Rice Casserole

This creamy chicken and rice casserole is perfect for chilly evenings. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser!
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Roasted Cauliflower Carbonara

This delicious Italian recipe is ideal for any pasta lover, combining roasted cauliflower florets with a creamy sauce that includes bacon, pancetta, and parmesan cheese. It comes out of the oven perfectly golden brown and caramelized and is sure to impress.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

A hearty meal is a must-have to keep you satisfied and warm all year round. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with a heart-shaped biscuit topping is one of the best comfort food recipes you shouldn’t miss.
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One Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese

If you’re in the mood for a hearty and flavorful meal, look no further than this recipe for taco macaroni and cheese. Combining the best of both worlds with Mexican and Italian flavors, this one-pot dish is perfect for satisfying your comfort food cravings in the cooler months.
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Eggplant Parmigiana

Try this authentic Italian recipe for eggplant parmigiana, which is a comfort food favorite. Baked with a flavorful tomato and vodka sauce, this delicious vegetarian dinner idea is a hearty and satisfying meal bursting with tasty flavors.
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Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper.
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Chicken Pastina Soup

I have loved chicken pastina soup since I was a little kid and my nonna and zias would make it. The whole house would smell amazing while the soup was cooked. It’s definitely one of my favorite Italian comfort foods.
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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Sausage Tortellini Soup is a delicious option for lunch or dinner. It can be made with spicy or sweet Italian sausage!
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is a simple dish that’s packed with flavor and requires very little effort made with flank steak and veggies in a savory sauce.
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French Onion Beef Casserole

French onion beef casserole makes a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner. It’s easy to make with flavorful, creamy noodles and a crunchy onion topping. Every bite of this tasty casserole promises to be delicious.
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Homemade Chicken Shake And Bake

This Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken is a classic comfort food that covers tender, juicy chicken with a spice-filled crunchy coating!
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John Wayne Casserole

You are going to love this John Wayne Casserole. It’s packed full of savory beef and veggies, with a golden brown biscuit crust.
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Sour Cream Noodle Casserole

This sour cream noodle bake is the perfect comfort food featuring noodles, ground beef and oodles of cheese.
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Crispy Captain Crunch Chicken

Captain Crunch chicken is a super crispy oven or air fryer breaded chicken breast recipe. Works great with whole breasts, strips, or nuggets.
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Easy Creamy Boursin Pasta

Our Boursin pasta recipe is total comfort food and full of so much flavor. This quick pasta with Boursin cheese recipe is a definite keeper.
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Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas makes the best Mexican tacos. The meat is so tasty and versatile to use to create meals such as tacos or burritos.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup (Slow Cooker)

Enjoy easy, delicious Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo – a perfect blend of tender chicken, orzo, and creamy sauce for a perfect meal.
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Big Mac Tacos

Make a delicious Greek-style falafel gyro with crispy homemade falafel balls, tangy tzatziki salad, sweet tomatoes, and piquant purple onion. Served it with pita bread for a perfect and easy lunch or dinner.
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Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta

The whole family will love this EASY chicken parmesan pasta. All the delicious flavor of chicken parm, without all the work or fuss.
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Brisket Chili

Brisket chili is a comforting, hearty meal perfect for using up leftover beef brisket in a cozy chili filled with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn.
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Oven Baked Nachos

Oven Baked Nachos will soon be one of your favorite cheesy comfort food TikTok dinner recipes.
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Creamy Boursin Mashed Potatoes

The herbed cheese in these Creamy Boursin Mashed Potatoes takes them up a notch infusing flavor and extra creamy texture.
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Best Homemade Biscuits

Homemade buttermilk biscuits for breakfast or main meals. This biscuit recipe yields soft, flaky layers for the best biscuits from scratch.
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The Juiciest Air Fryer Meatloaf

This air fryer meatloaf recipe creates a perfectly crisp exterior and juicy, tender inside! Here’s how to make it in an air fryer.
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Chicken Taquitos (Taquitos De Pollo)

With a cheesy, tomatoey filling, these crispy chicken taquitos with avocado and crema will become a weeknight favorite in no time!
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Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese

Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese is a twist on the classic dish with three types of cheese, some spice and a fantastic crunchy golden top.
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Pulled Pork Nachos

Nothing beats these pulled pork nachos loaded with BBQ sauce, jalapeno peppers, juicy morsels of flavorful pork, and golden melted cheese.
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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are made extra crispy with the use of panko breadcrumbs. All natural and baked, not fried. No guilt, All good.
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