12 Comfort Food Recipes Will Lift Your Spirits Instantly
We all have those days when nothing seems to go right, and we just need a little pick-me-up. For me, that’s where comfort food comes in—something warm, familiar, and downright delicious to make everything feel a little better. In this post, I’ve rounded up 12 of my favorite comfort food recipes that will instantly lift your spirits. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy bowl of soup, cheesy pasta, or something sweet and indulgent, these dishes are guaranteed to bring a little joy to your day. Let’s dig in!
Cinnamon Sugar Toast
Cinnamon Sugar Toast is delicious and easy comfort food! It is perfect for a breakfast when you don’t really want to cook or a snack when you want something sweet!
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food to make on a cold night. I’ve also included the best tips to make this family favorite, simple recipe even quicker. This southern chicken dish is sure to be a comforting meal for the whole family.
The Best Classic Lasagna Recipe
Nothing says love like a big pan of layered cheese, pasta, meat, and sauce. This Classic Lasagna recipe is always a crowd pleaser made with 4 simple layers, and comes together in just minutes with an easy hack. The oven does the rest for you! This classic meat lasagna recipe is a traditional Italian one and sure to become a family favorite in no time!
Classic Chili Recipe
This is the BEST Classic Chili Recipe, loaded with savory beef, Italian sausage, and beans in a bold, hearty sauce. It’s perfect for soup weather with a large chunk of cornbread, served on top of baked potatoes, in queso dips, or as a hot dog topping!
Macaroni Pie from Barbados
This Macaroni Pie from Barbados is the ultimate comfort food. Barbados has made macaroni and cheese their own by adding evaporated milk, ketchup, and mustard to the dish. This baked casserole is creamy, savory, and slightly sweet, with a perfectly cheesy center.
Butter Chicken with Naan (Murgh Makhani)
This Butter Chicken served with Naan on the side is my ultimate comfort food meal. It is spicy, sweet, creamy, and just delicious! Serve it with basmati rice and pan fried naan for a meal you’ll want to make from scratch again and again.
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Recipe
Scalloped potatoes and ham with all their creamy, cheesy goodness is the perfect meat and potatoes dish. Truly, this recipe is comfort food at its finest.
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Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
This Four Cheese Mac & Cheese is the perfect comfort food! This’ll be an irresistible side dish at your dinner table or get together.
The Best Lasagna
When I want lasagna, I want unmistakable comfort food. This keto lasagna definitely fits the bill because it is nothing but the good stuff. No zucchini pasta to be found! The best part is this low carb lasagna recipe can be made any night of the week. It’s that easy!
Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Comfort food doesn’t mean you have to spend all night in the kitchen! This cream cheese chicken chili is hearty but also light in carbs. Tender chunks of chicken, creamy cream cheese and diced chilies packs a kick in every bite! Serve with diced avocado for the perfect meal.
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Cajun Shrimp and Grits is all of my favorite things in one dish—spicy, satisfying Southern comfort food. Creamy, buttery grits are topped with Cajun spiced shrimp. As an added bonus, this classic Southern recipe is quick to make, too!
Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au Gratin is the ultimate comfort food. Thin slices of potato are bathed in a cheesy, creamy sauce and then baked to bubbling, golden brown perfection.
