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20 All-American Comfort Foods So Good, You’ll Be Begging for Seconds

Get ready to indulge in 20 classic comfort foods that capture the heart and soul of American cooking. From cheesy casseroles to crispy fried favorites and rich, savory stews, these recipes deliver all the flavors you crave. One bite, and you’ll be coming back for seconds—guaranteed!

Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

This easy Smothered Pork Chops recipe is a Southern classic and true soul food that always satisfies. The velvety, savory gravy and tender, juicy pork chops go so well together and are as perfect for weeknight cooking as they are for Sunday supper.

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Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe
Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

This creamy Italian meatball soup recipe comes together in one pot and is loaded with juicy meatballs and al dente pasta nestled in an herb-filled creamy tomato broth. It’s everything you love about Sunday night spaghetti dinner in a warm, comforting bowl of soup!

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Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot

Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot
Photo Credit: the foreign fork.

This Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot is a perfect 20 minute dinner. The pasta is cooked in a tomato and cream sauce that mixes deliciously with the beef in the recipe! It is thickened up with parmesan cheese and ready to serve so quickly. You’re going to love it!

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Southern Pecan Pie

Southern Pecan Pie
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Ooey-gooey, crunchy, sticky and sweet, classic Southern Pecan Pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Perfect for Thanksgiving, BBQ’s, Pi Day, or any day in between!

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Smothered Chicken

Smothered Chicken
Photo Credit: Self Proclaimed Foodie.

Pan-fried seasoned crispy tender chicken breasts smothered in an onion gravy are downright delicious. Smothered chicken is easy to make and satisfies all those comfort food cravings.

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DUMP AND BAKE PIZZA CASSEROLE

DUMP AND BAKE PIZZA CASSEROLE
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

This easy dump and bake pizza casserole is a delicious 30 minute meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Pasta’s infused with big pizza flavor and baked under a cheesy crust making for simple comfort food that even the pickiest eater’s will enjoy.
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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe 
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. The cheese sauce is thick and creamy, and perfect for transporting you to a cheesy bliss. Plus it comes together in about 25-30 minutes from start to finish on the stovetop, and under 10 minutes in the Instant Pot!

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Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

This is the BEST Homemade Chicken Pot Pie recipe ever with a flaky crust, chunks of chicken, and rich gravy with veggies. It’s a meal that gets requested over and over at our house, especially for Sunday dinner. Pot pie is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey after the holidays.

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Garlic Redskin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Garlic Redskin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

No holiday meal is complete without the perfect, creamy, mashed potatoes. This easy recipe is seasoned with garlic, green onions and loads of butter. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth delicious side dish!

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Cracker Barrel Pancakes

Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

Enjoy Cracker Barrel’s famous fluffy pancakes from home with this perfect copycat recipe. No need to wait for a table when you can make your own taste just as good!

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Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken

Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Thighs
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

This Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken is easy to make and great for a quick and affordable weeknight meal. These chicken drumsticks are the perfect mix of sticky, juicy, and crispy all at the same time!

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Slumgullion

Slumgullion
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

Slumgullion is the perfect pasta dish for the whole family made using basic ingredients like elbow macaroni, a can of tomato sauce, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. Try out this homemade version of your favorite hamburger helper!

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Beer Battered Onion Rings

Beer Battered Onion Rings
Photo Credit: alekas get together.

These Beer Battered Onion Rings are the best appetizer to serve with an ice-cold beer! The beer batter helps to create a SUPER crispy, light and fluffy exterior while adding another layer of flavor. They result is a sweet, savory, salty, crunchy bite of heaven.

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Crockpot Meatloaf

Crockpot Meatloaf
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

This crockpot meatloaf recipe is always a big hit at my house. It makes a delicious meatloaf with the best sweet and tangy glaze — I can hardly get it to the dinner table before everyone tries to dig in!

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Peach Pie

Fresh Peach Pie
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Fresh Peach Pie is the simplest, sweetest celebration of our favorite summer fruit – peaches! The buttery, flaky crust is filled with loads of sliced, fresh peaches in a silky peach gel made entirely from scratch with a secret ingredient that makes this the best fresh peach pie ever!

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Homemade Biscuits and Gravy

Homemade Biscuits and Gravy
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Homemade Biscuits and Gravy is a time-honored classic American breakfast recipe made with flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered with the BEST creamy sausage gravy!

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Southern Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup

Southern Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
Photo Credit: Grits and Pinecones.

If you’ve been craving a classic Southern green bean casserole but want to skip the canned mushroom soup, you’re in for a treat! This Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup recipe is all about fresh ingredients, from the green beans to the homemade creamy sauce. It’s my go-to for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time I want a comforting side dish that everyone loves. And trust me—it’s worth the extra few minutes in the kitchen.

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French Onion Meatloaf with Onion Gravy (Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf)

French Onion Meatloaf with Onion Gravy (Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf)
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

Have you ever been in the mood for something different? It’s in the middle of grilling season, but sometimes I want a home-cooked, down home comfort meal. Here I am sharing the best meatloaf!

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Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Photo Credit: Sweetly Splendid.

Smoked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food side dish. Cheesy, delicious macaroni and cheese are infused with smoke flavor. Made on the stove and then finished in the smoker, this easy recipe is perfect on the Pit Boss or Traeger pellet grill.

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Chicken Bacon Risotto

Chicken Bacon Risotto
Photo Credit: Bake it with Love.

This chicken bacon risotto is a creamy, flavorful (elevated) comfort food that comes together in less than 40 minutes! It is easier to make than you might think and is definitely worth the small bit of effort! Of course, it is so delicious that everyone will ask for seconds!

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