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

Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese

$3.40 recipe / $1.70 serving

Coconut Curry Ramen

$1.34 recipe / $1.34 serving

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One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

$5.03 recipe / $1.26 serving

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving

Comfort Food Dinner Ideas

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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

Homemade Mac and Cheese

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving

A bowl full of red beans and rice with sausage, a spoon in the center of the bowl

Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice

$9.75 recipe / $1.63 serving

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Bowls

$10.31 recipe / $1.72 serving

Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes

Cheesy Pinto Beans

$2.96 recipe / $0.74 serving

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

$1.65 recipe / $0.14 each

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

$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

Zuppa Toscana

$7.51 recipe / $0.94 serving

Cabbage Soup

$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving

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Quickie Red Beans and Rice

$8.02 recipe / $1.34 serving

Chicken Stew

$12.22 recipe / $2.04 serving

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The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup

$4.97 recipe / $1.24 serving

Chunky Ham and Bean Soup

$6.70 recipe / $1.68 serving

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

$10.23 recipe / $1.71 serving

Chicken Noodle Soup

$9.10 recipe / $1.14 serving

Newest Comfort Food Recipes

Porcupine Meatballs

$11.34 recipe / $1.89 serving

These easy and flavorful Porcupine Meatballs are made with ground beef and rice, then simmered in a savory tomato sauce.

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

$7.59 recipe / $1.08 serving

This vegan Mediterranean Lentil Soup is bright and refreshing. Finished with a squeeze of lemon, it's the perfect meal for rainy spring days.

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Chicken Parmesan

$10.61 recipe / $2.65 serving

Chicken parmesan is the ultimate comfort food-- crispy, saucy chicken topped with melty cheese! So easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

$8.13 recipe / $2.03 serving

This Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe is the perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors. It's a must-try for spicy food lovers.

Ham and Potato Soup

$11.24 recipe / $1.40 serving

This ham and potato soup is creamy but not too heavy and loaded with fresh veggies and salty ham. It's perfect for the seasonal transition!

Parmesan Risotto

$7.97 recipe / $1.99 serving

Creamy Parmesan risotto is comfort food at its finest! Warm, rich, and cheesy, this dish is a perennial favorite.

Chicken Marsala

$12.52 recipe / $3.13 serving

This budget-friendly chicken Marsala recipe is so rich and flavorful, you won't believe it didn't come from your favorite Italian restaurant!

Pea Salad

$9.54 recipe / $0.95 serving

Super simple and inexpensive, this creamy pea salad is the perfect side dish for your next family get-together.

Potato Casserole

$9.06 recipe / $0.90 serving

Make those potatoes go the extra mile with this cheesy potato casserole! Fit to serve a crowd, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food.

Fried Cabbage

$3.39 recipe / $0.85 serving

This fried cabbage recipe is a super easy side dish that goes with just about any meal. It's flavorful, budget-friendly comfort food at its best!

Creamy Garlic Chicken

$9.21 recipe / $2.30 serving

This Creamy Garlic Chicken will leave you speechless! It’s made with a luscious, garlic-infused sauce and it's perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

Air Fryer French Fries

$1.75 recipe / $0.87 serving

These 5-ingredient Air Fryer French Fries are simply seasoned and the perfect side dish for any meal!