21 Comfort Food Recipes That’ll Keep You Cozy in the Cold
Comfort food recipes can be a godsend when it’s cold outside. After all, there’s nothing quite like smelling a nice and warm meal on your plate during the chillier months — especially right before you’re about to take your first bite. But with so many delicious comfort foods out there, you might be wondering which one to make for your family tonight in the bitter cold. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
From a savory tortellini casserole to sweet hot cocoa cakes, we’ve rounded up some of the tastiest comfort food recipes that could satisfy just about any craving. Whether you’re looking for an elaborate brunch meal for a snow day or simply a late-night snack, you’ll be happy to know that there is a comfort food recipe out there for you.
The best part? Not only will these recipes keep you and your loved ones physically warm, they’ll also emotionally warm the hearts of everyone in your home. There’s nothing more special than going above and beyond for your family members when it’s cold out. At the end of the day, these warm moments are the kind that you’ll treasure forever.
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Baked Tortellini With Veggies
Getty Images Baked Tortellini With Veggies
It takes just 25 minutes to prep this hearty casserole packed with veggies and plenty of melty cheese!
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Pecan Cranberry Muffins
Food & Photo; Fotolia Pecan-Cranberry Muffins
Doubly delicious with two kinds of cranberries, these tender sour-cream muffins are finished with a sweet glaze.
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Smoked Sausage Cheddar Corn Bread
Courtesy of David Venable Smoked Sausage & Cheddar Corn Bread
Chunks of hearty smoked sausage dot this buttermilk corn bread that's made extra-rich with cheddar cheese stirred into the batter.
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Smores Tots
Matthew Benson S'mores Tots
S’mores have never been easier or tastier than this skillet version of everyone’s favorite campfire treat.
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White Lasagna With Swiss Chard
Getty Images White Lasagna With Swiss Chard
A duo of greens brightens up this creamy lasagna that’s easy to prep, thanks to store-bought Alfredo sauce and oven-ready noodles.
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Meatball Hero Recipe
Woman's World Chipotle Barbecue Meatball Hero
Barbecue meets Tex-Mex in these ready-in-a-flash sandwiches featuring turkey meatballs slathered with fiery barbecue sauce and topped with melty cheese.
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Best Ever Spaghetti Meatballs
Getty Images Best-Ever Spaghetti & Meatballs
Nothing beats from-scratch meatballs and spaghetti sauce — and our easy recipe makes it a cinch to serve up a classic, homemade favorite.
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Lemony Caesar Oven Fried Chicken
Getty Images Lemony Caesar Oven-Fried Chicken
Toss chicken in dressing, lemon, and Parmesan, coat with cornflake crumbs, and bake until crispy, and you’ve got a new favorite meal.
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Butternut Squash Mac N Cheese
Getty Images Butternut Squash Mac 'n Cheese
Picky eaters will never guess our extra creamy mac ’n cheese gets its yumminess from good-for-you butternut squash.
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Cinnamon Bun French Toast Casserole
Food & Photo; Fotolia Cinnamon Bun French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon bun fans will go crazy for our scrumptious breakfast bake drizzled with luscious cream-cheese icing.
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Potato Pancakes
Gluten-Free Cooking for Two by Carol Fenster Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
Latkes — those crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside traditional potato pancakes — are so delicious, you’ll want to serve them at breakfast, brunch, and dinner year-round!
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Tot Topped Pizza
Matthew Benson Tot-Topped Pizza
Here’s a pie you won’t find at the pizza shop: It’s topped with fresh tomato sauce, tons of cheese, mayo, mustard, and crispy tater tots.
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Herbed Italian Cheesy Bread
Getty Images Herbed Italian Cheesy Bread
This crowd-pleasing sensation can be prepped the night before, so all you have to do the next day is pop it in the oven.
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Ultimate Game Day Chili
Courtesy of David Venable Ultimate Game-Day Chili
Packed with beef, sausage, and beans, this hearty dish is perfect for a hungry crowd!
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Butternut Squash And Cauliflower Casserole
SlimFast Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Casserole
This keto casserole, courtesy of recipe developer Chelsea Cohen of SlimFast, proves that you don't have to give up comfort foods if you're following the keto diet.
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Chicken Blt Casserole
Getty Images Chicken BLT Casserole
Ready-made Alfredo sauce and leftover chicken make it a cinch to serve up this creamy dish in a flash.
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Savory Herb Cheese Pull Apart Bread
Getty Images Savory Herb & Cheese Pull-Apart Bread
This melt-in-your-mouth bread is a cinch to whip up, thanks to refrigerated biscuit dough.
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Tex Mex Rotini
Scott Hawkins Tex-Mex Rotini
South of the border meets Italian countryside in this spiced-just-right toss of corkscrew pasta, marinara, chilies, chipotle, and ground turkey.
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Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls
Courtesy of Betty Crocker Betty Crocker's Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls
Fresh-from-the-oven, fluffy cinnamon rolls are the ultimate nostalgic treat!
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Creamed Corn Casserole Recipe
Getty Images Triple Corn and Cheese Casserole
With creamed corn, corn kernels, corn muffin mix, and three kinds of cheese, this addictive crowd-pleaser invites seconds!
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Hot Cocoa Cakes
Sandra Lee; Shutterstock Hot Cocoa Cakes
Extra moist cake meets the nostalgic flavor of Mom’s hot cocoa. Your friends and family will ask for it every year.