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    Home » Recipes » Comfort food

    Published: Feb 22, 2022 · Modified: Feb 22, 2022 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    35 Ultimate Comfort Food Recipes for Dinner

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    salisbury steak, tomato soup, tater tot casserole and mac and cheese
    chicken noodle soup, pasta and pot pie

    Craving comfort food? Check out this Ultimate Comfort Food list for 35 amazing recipes that you can make yourself, your family, or friends. This complete list includes everything from pasta, to soup, and even vegetarian options to ensure there is something for everyone!

    Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie
    This cast iron chicken pot pie recipe is a tasty weeknight dinner idea when you are looking for delicious comfort food. Chunks of juicy chicken are mixed with vegetables and a creamy homemade sauce and then topped with buttery, flaky jumbo biscuits.
    Check out this recipe
    pot pie topped with biscuits in a cast irion skillet
    Lentil Sheperds Pie
    This vegan lentil shepherd’s pie is the ultimate plant-based comfort food. Enjoy this hearty, vegetarian main dish during the holidays or anytime of year for hot and delicious meal.
    Check out this recipe
    piece of lentil sheperds pie on a white plate
    Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
    These best ever pulled pork sliders are both sweet and tangy. Slow cooked and smothered in a sweet and spicy banana pepper sauce, these tasty sliders are perfect for game day, a bbq, or an easy weeknight dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    pulled pork slider topped with pickles and a knife sticking in the top of it
    Easy Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
    This Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is a quick and easy family favorite that is hearty and savory. It can be on the table in just 30 minutes, so it is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    salisbury steak with mushroom gravy on a plate
    Italian Style Meatloaf with Marinara
    Italian Style Meatloaf with Marinara is infused with Italian spices and parmesan cheese for the best comfort food for any day of the week!
    Check out this recipe
    partially sliced italian meatloaf on a white platter
    Traeger Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
    This Traeger Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf is so good! It is tender, juicy, smokey, and is topped with a tangy-sweet glaze.
    Check out this recipe
    smoked meatloaf wrapped in bacon on a sheet pan
    Instant Pot Green Chile Pork Enchiladas
    Instant Pot Green Chile Pork Enchiladas have flavorful tender shredded pork rolled inside low-carb tortillas with cheese and enchilada sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    cooked green chili pan enchiladas in a pan
    Shrimp and Grits with Creamy Bacon Gravy
    Creamy, cheesy southern grits are topped with shrimp that are sautéed in bacon fat and covered in a rich, smoky white gravy. This easy shrimp and grits recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    shrimp and grits on a plate with a fork
    Chicken and Dumplings
    An Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe that's creamy, delicious and made in just 30 minutes. The perfect dish to enjoy on a chilly night.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken and dumplings in a bowl
    Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Noodles
    Chicken pot pie noodles is a classic take on the favorite chicken pot pie dish. Filled with peas, corn, carrots, celery and rotisserie chicken, this pasta is cooked in a delicious, creamy sauce. 
    Check out this recipe
    chicken pot pie creamy noodles on a plate
    The Easiest Instant Pot Beef and Noodles
    This is the quickest and easiest Instant Pot Beef and Noodles recipe you’ll ever try. Traditional hearty beef and noodles in a fraction of the time and work of most beef and noodle recipes, but still yields the same tender seasoned bites of beef and tons of creamy noodles in under an hour!
    Check out this recipe
    Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
    This easy chicken cacciatore recipe can be made for a tasty weeknight meal or effortless Sunday dinner. Chicken thighs are slow cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers and mushrooms to make a light sauce that is delicious over pasta, polenta or even mashed potatoes!
    Check out this recipe
    chicken cacciatore in a slow cooker
    Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells
    These delicious ricotta and spinach stuffed shells made with classic homemade marinara sauce and stuffed with three types of cheese makes the perfect comfort food that would feed a crowd!
    Check out this recipe
    Baked Ziti with Sweet Italian Sausage
    Baked Ziti with Sweet Italian Sausage is a dinner the whole family will love! This flavorful dish can be made ahead of time and is great for sharing with guests and taking to those in need.
    Check out this recipe
    white baking dish of pasta covered cheese with a spoon scooping a portion out
    Creamy Parmesan Instant Pot Pasta
    This irresistibly Creamy Parmesan Instant Pot Pasta recipe is the easiest dinner to whip in well under 30 minutes. Add a few things to the instant pot and walk away. Stir in cream, parmesan and spinach after cooking and dinner is served! Such a quick and easy to get dinner on the table!
    Check out this recipe
    shell pasta with tomatoes and herbs on a white serving plate with a fork
    Classic Italian Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese
    This classic italian lasagna with ricotta cheese is layered with oven ready noodles, a hearty meat sauce and two different kinds of cheese. A tasty comfort food classic, this homemade lasagna is perfect for a cold winter night or Sunday dinner with the family.
    Check out this recipe
    piece of layered meat lasagna with ricotta on a white plate in front of a white dish
    One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
    One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy recipe that cooks pasta and homemade meatballs together in a delicious tomato sauce. Ground beef meatballs simmer in a quick homemade sauce and then uncooked spaghetti is added.
    Check out this recipe
    Bolognese Sauce
    This Bolognese Sauce recipe is the ultimate comfort food! A delicious, hearty meat sauce that can be made ahead, is freezer friendly and a total crowd pleaser.
    Check out this recipe
    bolognese sauce in a pot with wooden spoon
    Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti
    Hearty, wholesome, and full of flavor, this lentil spaghetti bolognese is a favorite for a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner with the family.
    Check out this recipe
    spaghetti topped with lentil bolognese on a white plate with a wooden spoon
    No Fry Eggplant Parmesan
    This easy no fry eggplant parmesan is the best homemade Italian dinner. Sliced eggplant is breaded and baked till crispy. Then, they are layered with marinara sauce and both mozzarella and parmesan cheeses! 
    Check out this recipe
    white plate with baked eggplant parmesan
    Lemon Chicken Spaghetti
    If you're a big fan of lemon and chicken combos, you gotta try Creamy Lemon Chicken Spaghetti. The tartness of lemon paired with the smoothness of Alfredo sauce will make you fall in love at first bite!
    Check out this recipe
    oval dish full of baked chicken spaghetti with a lemon
    Simple Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Noodles
    This simple chicken noodle soup recipe is made with homemade egg noodles and juicy pieces of chicken. This recipe is made from scratch on the stovetop in just 45 minutes and is perfect when you are feeling under the weather.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy French Onion Soup
    This Easy French Onion Soup Recipe is completely homemade and perfect for a chilly day! Caramelized onions, melty cheese, and crusty bread make this one of the best soups ever.
    Check out this recipe
    french onion soup in a bowl with melted cheese and fresh herbs
    Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
    This sausage tortellini soup with spinach and sundried tomatoes is both creamy and delicious! Made in just 30 minutes, this easy soup is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    tortellini sausage soup with spinach in a round dutch oven pot with a wooden spoon
    Creamy Tomato Soup with Mascarpone
    This Creamy Tomato Soup with Mascarpone is a delicious option for a weeknight meal. This homemade soup recipe is quick & easy and packed with amazing flavors!
    Check out this recipe
    bowl of creamy tomato soup with fresh basil and italian bread
    Mediterranean Beef Stew
    This mediterranean beef stew is an easy is a one-pot meal, complete on its own, with cubes of beef, simmered until meltingly tender, in a rich tomato sauce with fresh vegetables and herbs. 
    Check out this recipe
    dutch oven full of mediterranean beef stew
    Guinness Beef Stew
    This recipe for Guinness Beef Stew is a whole meal in a pot! Big chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots and turnips are the perfect comfort food on a cold night.
    Check out this recipe
    white bowl full of beef stew with potatoes, peas and carrots
    Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs
    Southern baked mac and cheese with a crunchy, golden brown breadcrumb topping! Made with gruyere and white cheddar cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting!
    Check out this recipe
    spoon scooping a cheesy portion of baked mac and cheese with bread crumbs
    Pepper Jack Mac
    Pepper jack mac and cheese is a creamy, zippy, delicious mac and cheese recipe. Up the heat by adding sliced jalapeños!
    Check out this recipe
    cast iron skillet of mac and cheese with peppers
    Carbonara Mac and Cheese
    Carbonara mac and cheese is the best comfort food mash up. Creamy homemade carbonara sauce is mixed with extra cheese and crispy bacon for the best dish for a weeknight or Sunday dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Tater Tot Casserole
    Welcome to a Midwestern classic! This easy tater tot casserole is made without "cream of" soup; it's completely homemade but super easy to whip up.
    Check out this recipe
    round dutch oven of tater tot casserole with wooden spoon scooping into it
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
    This cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole is an easy, dump and bake weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Pasta, chicken, bacon, and peppers are mixed with a delicious alfredo ranch sauce, then baked with cheese until hot and bubbly. 
    Check out this recipe
    plate of chicken pasta casserole in front of a dish of it
    Easy One Pot Chicken and Rice
    This easy one pot chicken and rice is made in a dutch oven pot or cast iron skillet. Started on the stovetop and finished in the oven, this tasty kid friendly meal is perfect for Sunday dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Southwest Chicken Chili
    This creamy, flavorful, southwest chicken chili is loaded with veggies and protein. The creaminess comes from pureed corn, so no dairy is needed. Warm, comforting, tasty… everything a chili should be.
    Check out this recipe
    hands holding a bowl of white chicken chili with a lime and cilantro
    Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
    This is the BEST sweet potato turkey chili! This hearty dish is made with ground turkey and is perfect for a chilly night!
    Check out this recipe
    bowl of sweet potato turkey chili topped with sliced avocado pieces
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