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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    21 Comfort Dishes So Good, You’ll Forget About Everything Else

    Published: Oct 12, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You know those days when you just need something warm and cozy to make everything feel right? These comfort dishes are exactly what you need to forget about the stress of the day and just enjoy some seriously good food. From classic favorites to new spins on comforting meals, every dish here is packed with flavor and feels like a big hug on a plate. Trust me, you’ll want to try them all!

    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    A serving of bread pudding with a spoon.
    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
    Get the Recipe: A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

    A spoon scooping out creamy mac and cheese from a black bowl.
    Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Poole’s Diner is a classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese on top. Comfort food at its BEST.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

    Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

    A spoon full of homemade rice pudding.
    Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This comforting and creamy rice pudding is more like a rich vanilla custard that’s topped with next level bourbon-soaked raisins.
    Get the Recipe: Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

    Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

    Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This traditional Shepherds Pie Recipe is a savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes. A classic comfort food for cold weather months.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
    Get the Recipe: A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    Quiche With Sausage And Cornbread

    Quiche With Sausage And Cornbread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Quiche with sausage and cornbread + two kinds of cheese is a hearty breakfast but also great for a quick weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Quiche With Sausage And Cornbread

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Caramel Apple Cake is made with spiced apples and rich homemade caramel frosting, like a caramel apple but you can eat it with a fork!
    Get the Recipe: Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef

    A red pot full of spaghetti casserole with two serving spoons.
    Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no-bake spaghetti casserole with ground beef is comfort food at its finest! The secret to this homestyle pasta dinner is a can of mushroom soup!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef

    Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

    A close-up of a serving of bread pudding, one of the classic pudding desserts, topped with creamy vanilla sauce on a white plate. The dessert appears soft, with golden-brown edges and a rich, moist texture.
    Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Baked to perfection, this Peach Bread Pudding combines soft, moist bread cubes with juicy peaches for a magical spin on a classic dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    A baked cheesy chicken tetrazzini casserole.
    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    From-scratch chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish with chicken, savory mushrooms, & pasta baked in a creamy homemade sauce, covered in cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A spoon full of hamburger potato casserole.
    Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Ground Beef Casserole has creamy potatoes with seasoned ground beef and a homemade cheese sauce, making it an ultimate comfort meal the whole family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A brown butter Rice Krispie treat being pulled away from the rest.
    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With just three ingredients, it’s no surprise that these Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats are the best and only one extra step.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven)

    A serving platter with egg noodles and meatballs with gravy.
    Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Juicy baked meatballs with parmesan, fresh herbs, and a simple white gravy. Serve over egg noodles for a cozy, Southern-inspired meal.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven)

    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    A bowl of creamy, layered banana pudding topped with crushed vanilla wafers, served with a silver spoon. A small glass container of the same dessert is next to it on a gray surface, offering a delightful contrast to your favorite lemon desserts.
    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, this Banana Pudding is an instant classic.
    Get the Recipe: The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

    A close-up of a blue plate with succulent meatloaf slices drizzled in red sauce. A fork and knife are artfully placed beside the meatloaf on the plate, all set against a light blue table surface.
    A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This juicy Meatloaf is made with oatmeal for a heartier texture and flavor and paired with an elevated take on the classic ketchup glaze.
    Get the Recipe: A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

    Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits Recipe

    Chocolate covered biscuits on a plate with a fork.
    Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fluffy Chocolate Chip Biscuits made with butter and buttermilk then dipped in a chocolate glaze. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits Recipe

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    A serving spoon in a casserole dish of million dollar chicken.
    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy million dollar chicken casserole recipe is a from-scratch dinner that is made even better with a buttery, crumbly Ritz cracker crust!
    Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze

    Four glazed scones on a black wire cooling rack. The scones are golden-brown with a thick white icing drizzled over the tops, partially covering the surface. The background shows parchment paper under the cooling rack.
    Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These crispy, golden-brown Baked Apple Fritters are filled with sweet, juicy apple chunks and topped with a luscious glaze.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze

    Chili Poblano Recipe

    Close-up of a baked dish in a casserole, featuring a golden, herb-speckled topping. A serving has been scooped out, revealing layers of ground meat in a chili poblano tomato-based sauce underneath. The dish looks hearty and freshly made.
    Chili Poblano Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chili poblano recipe with cheesy grits is the perfect comfort food with a spicy poblano based gravy and cheesy grits baked on top.
    Get the Recipe: Chili Poblano Recipe

    Greek Lemon Rotisserie Chicken And Rice Soup

    A bowl of creamy chicken soup garnished with peas, carrots, lemon slices, and fresh dill sits on a blue and white patterned cloth. The soup is in a white bowl, and the background is a light marble surface.
    Greek Lemon Rotisserie Chicken And Rice Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a bowl of comfort made with a rich, silky, fragrant chicken broth soup with a hint of citrus and sweet rice.
    Get the Recipe: Greek Lemon Rotisserie Chicken And Rice Soup

    These 21 comfort dishes are perfect for bringing a little joy to your day and making you forget about everything else for a while! Once you try them, you’ll find yourself going back for seconds and wanting to share them with everyone you know! You can find more savory comfort food at Butter & Baggage and the best desserts at Easy Southern Desserts.

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