Comfort Food Recipes

The easiest and best comfort food recipes for days when you need to feel full and happy! Pasta recipes, cozy soups and stews, casseroles, desserts, and more!

Easy Comfort Food Recipes

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Easy Cheese Enchiladas

$5.97 recipe / $1.49 serving

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Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese

$3.40 recipe / $1.70 serving

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Coconut Curry Ramen

$1.34 recipe / $1.34 serving

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One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

$5.03 recipe / $1.26 serving

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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving

Comfort Food Dinner Ideas

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Baked Ziti

$16.84 recipe / $2.10 serving

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Chicken Pot Pie

$8.44 recipe / $1.06 serving

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

$12.21 recipe / $2.03 serving

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One Pot Chicken and Rice

$5.82 recipe / $1.46 serving

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Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

$11.13 recipe / $1.86 serving

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Tuna Noodle Casserole

$6.85 recipe / $1.14 serving

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Classic Homemade Meatloaf

$9.56 recipe / $0.96 per slice

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Easy American Goulash

$10.96 recipe / $1.83 serving

Southern Comfort Food Recipes

Celebrate like you're in Louisiana with this easy, filling, and inexpensive one pot favorite, Pastalaya. It's the shortcut pasta version of Jambalaya! BudgetBytes.com

One Pot Pastalaya

$7.51 recipe / $1.25 serving

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$3.60 recipe / $0.90 serving

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Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice

$9.75 recipe / $1.63 serving

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Bowls are the ultimate "set it and forget it" easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Bowls

$10.31 recipe / $1.72 serving

Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes

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Cheesy Pinto Beans

$2.96 recipe / $0.74 serving

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

$1.65 recipe / $0.14 each

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Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

$2.75 per serving

Three bowls of rosemary garlic white bean soup with different toppings (pesto, croutons, Parmesan).

Easy Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup

$2.49 recipe / $0.62 serving

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Vegetables and Gravy

$4.00 recipe / $1.00 serving

Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Vegan Red Beans and Rice

$7.40 recipe / $1.23 serving

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Chocolate Depression Cake (egg-free, dairy-free)

$2.41 recipe / $0.27 serving

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Homemade Garlic Bread

$4.63 recipe / $0.39 serving

Winter and Cold Weather Comfort Foods

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Zuppa Toscana

$7.51 recipe / $0.94 serving

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Cabbage Soup

$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving

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Quickie Red Beans and Rice

$8.02 recipe / $1.34 serving

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Chicken Stew

$12.22 recipe / $2.04 serving

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

$4.97 recipe / $1.24 serving

Two bowls of chunky ham and bean soup with chunks of bread on the side

Chunky Ham and Bean Soup

$6.70 recipe / $1.68 serving

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

$10.23 recipe / $1.71 serving

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Chicken Noodle Soup

$9.10 recipe / $1.14 serving

Newest Comfort Food Recipes

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Black and White Cookies

$4.44 recipe / $0.14 serving

These homemade Black and White Cookies are soft, sweet, and topped with half vanilla and half chocolate icing—just like the ones you'll find in New York!

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Cauliflower Parmesan

$8.12 recipe / $2.03 serving

This Cauliflower Parmesan recipe uses fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and provolone to create a flavorful main dish that isn't just for vegetarians!

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$3.60 recipe / $0.90 serving

This incredibly creamy and cheesy homemade mac and cheese recipe features an easy cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, milk, and butter.

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Beef Stew

$17.78 recipe / $2.96 serving

This hearty Beef Stew recipe cooks up effortlessly on the stovetop and is packed with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth.

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Scalloped Potatoes

$5.26 recipe / $0.58 serving

These rich and creamy scalloped potatoes are the perfect comfort food side dish to pair with your holiday meal or any weeknight dinner!

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Candied Bacon

$4.99 recipe / $0.55 serving

Get ready to take your bacon to a whole new level with this easy Candied Bacon recipe! It’s sweet mixed with savory flavors and only 3 ingredients!

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Baked Ziti

$16.84 recipe / $2.10 serving

This Easy Baked Ziti recipe has layers of pasta, homemade red sauce with Italian sausage, and three types of melty cheese!

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Puppy Chow

$6.63 recipe / $0.47 serving

This Puppy Chow recipe is a budget-friendly treat that’s ridiculously easy to make and is perfect for parties and holiday gatherings!

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Chocolate Mousse

$8.23 recipe / $1.37 serving

When it comes to a perfectly luscious and light dessert, it doesn't get much simpler than this deeply flavored easy chocolate mousse recipe!

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Sugar Cookies

$5.65 recipe / $0.23 serving

This easy Sugar Cookies recipe uses budget-friendly pantry staples to create the most delicious vanilla cookies with a soft and chewy texture!

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Savory Bread Pudding

$17.59 recipe / $1.46 serving

This make-ahead Savory Bread Pudding is packed with smoky andouille sausage, tender butternut squash, and fresh kale—perfect for feeding a crowd!

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Chocolate Truffles

$5.69 recipe / $0.37 serving

This 3 ingredient Chocolate Truffles recipe is SO simple to make and always turns out perfectly creamy, indulgent, and is easily customizable.