16 Simple Comfort Food Recipes For a Cozy Night at Home

If you are looking for some savory comfort food come dinnertime, anyone of these recipes is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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After a stressful day, sometimes all you want is heaping pile of warm, tasty food that fills up your stomach, puts your mind at eases, and conjures up memories of simpler times. It's doesn't matter what you're craving — mac n' cheese, chicken pot pie, or grilled cheese sandwich — nothing beats a savory, salty, gooey dish during tough times. And there are plenty of comfort food recipes that check all the boxes and then some.

And, fortunately, you don't have to spend all day in the kitchen to create your favorite dishes for dinner. There are lots of quick and easy versions of your favorite comfort food recipes that provide all the flavor and warmth without hours' worth of work. So grab your apron and ingredients and get cooking on one of these feel-good food meals that is sure to become a favorite for dinner time.

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, and the addition of buffalo chicken and blue cheese only makes it better.

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Best Ever Fried Chicken

It's hard to mess up fried chicken, but with this recipe, you'll know you are getting the absolute best.

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Spicy Cornbread with Chiles and Cheese

As if cornbread could get any better, this recipe adds some heat with the addition of chile peppers, and a dash of cheese.

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Lasagna-Style Pizza

You'll probably need a post-meal nap after this heavy, but delicious, pizza. Don't worry though. You'll realize it's worth it after that first cheesy bite.

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Herbed Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Mash them, cube them, or bake them. Any way you do it, they turn out great, and these recipe is no exception.

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Cheese and Pepper Cornbread

Another twist on the classic cornbread. This recipe embraces the savory side of this favorite dish.

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Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili

If you want to kick your chili up a notch, add chunks of pumpkin, which will make it heartier and more flavorful.

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Beef and Stout Skillet Pie

The pastry topping on this filling beef and stout skillet pie is the perfect combination of flaky and smooth.

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Roasted Chicken, Apples and Onions

You'll love how the savory and sweet aromas blend together in this oven-roasted dish.

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Mulligan Beef Stew

The poblano peppers, adobo sauce, and fresh ginger in this stew will make your kitchen smell amazing.

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Quick and Easy Southern Biscuits

With these buttermilk southern biscuits, your topping options never end. Syrup, butter, bacon, jelly — take your pick.

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Skillet Mac and Cheese

This creamy and cheesy macaroni will become a new weeknight favorite in your house.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Coconut Crumble

Toasty marshmallows are the best topping for your sweet potato casserole.

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Beef and Sausage Meatballs

Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes in the tomato sauce to add some heat.

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Rosemary-Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary and garlic bring new flavor to this staple side dish.

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Butternut Squash Soup

Whip up this thick, rich soup on those chilly autumn days.

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