Introduction: Comfort food recipes are a great way to warm your heart and soul. Whether you’re looking for an appetizer, soup or stew, main dish, side dishes, breads, rolls & muffins, desserts, drinks or healthy alternatives, we have something for everyone! Here are some of our favorite comfort food ideas that will make any meal feel like home.
Appetizers and Snacks:
Cheeseburger Dip – Ingredients needed include cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, ground beef, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and hamburger buns. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl then pour into a baking dish. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until heated through. Serve with crackers or hamburger buns.
Chicken Wings – Ingredients needed include boneless skinless chicken wings, hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot is best), butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the wings in the hot sauce mixture, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until crispy.
Soups and Stews:
Beef Pot Roast – Ingredients needed include beef pot roast, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place the meat in a slow cooker with vegetables and broth. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve with crusty bread.
Tomato Soup РIngredients needed include canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saut̩ for 1 minute. Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Blend in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then serve hot.
Main Dishes:
Macaroni and Cheese – Ingredients needed include elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, evaporated milk, salt, white pepper, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, granulated sugar, eggs, American cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and breadcrumbs. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk while whisking constantly. Season with salt, white pepper, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and sugar. Stir in eggs one at a time until combined. Add cooked pasta and cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Meatloaf – Ingredients needed include ground beef, onion, bell peppers, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix together ground beef, onion, bell peppers, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Form mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Side Dishes:
Mashed Potatoes – Ingredients needed include russet potatoes, butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Peel and slice potatoes, placing them in a large pot filled with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth.
Green Beans Almondine – Ingredients needed include green beans, unsalted butter, almond slivers, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook green beans according to package instructions, then toss them in a skillet with melted butter, almond slivers, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Breads, Rolls & Muffins:
Garlic Cheese Bread – Ingredients needed include French bread, softened butter, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut French bread into small pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture over the bread and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Drinks:
Hot Toddy – Ingredients needed include whiskey, honey, lemon juice, cloves, and boiling water. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Add whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and cloves.Fill the glass with boiling water, then stir well. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Elbow macaroni
Ground beef
Russet potatoes
Green beans
French bread
Butter
All-purpose flour
Evaporated milk
Salt
White pepper
Dry mustard
Cayenne pepper
Granulated sugar
Eggs
American cheese
Sharp cheddar cheese
Breadcrumbs
Unsalted butter
Milk
Ketchup
Mustard
Soy sauce
Salt
Pepper
Variations on a Theme:
Substitute different types of cheese for the American and cheddar cheese.
Use different spices such as cumin or chili powder instead of plain seasoning.
Try adding bacon or pancetta to the macaroni and cheese recipe.
Healthy Alternatives to Classic Comfort Food:
Veggie Lasagna – Ingredients needed include lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, whole wheat flour, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, whole wheat flour mixed with eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the dish. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of marinara sauce on top. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until heated through.
Quinoa Salad Bowl – Ingredients needed include quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Dice cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and feta cheese. In
