22 Thanksgiving Meals So Cozy, You'll Make Them a Family Tradition!

If you’re on the hunt for Thanksgiving meals that bring warmth and a cozy, family feel, you’re in for a treat! We’ve pulled together recipes that are so comforting, they’ll instantly feel like they belong at your family table year after year. Whether it’s a twist on a classic or something brand new, these dishes are all about gathering everyone around to enjoy the best of fall flavors. Get ready to make some new family favorites!

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Biscuit Crumbles

A close-up of a black bowl filled with seasoned chicken and vegetable casserole. The dish includes chunks of bread or biscuit-like pieces, carrots, green peas, and chicken, all garnished with fresh herbs. A fork is partially visible, resting on the rim of the bowl. — Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Biscuit Crumbles. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is a Southern comfort dish that you can have on the table in under an hour. This casserole features tender chicken and veggies simmered in a creamy sauce, topped with fluffy, cheesy biscuit-like crumbles
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Cheesy Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Topped With Toasted Almonds

A skillet of chicken and wild rice casserole with a wooden spoon. — Cheesy Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Topped With Toasted Almonds. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Ultra creamy, this chicken and wild rice casserole is always a favorite. Chicken, rice, & cheese topped with almonds and no canned soup.
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The Easiest One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

A close-up image of a skillet filled with creamy cheeseburger macaroni mixed with ground beef and topped with chopped onions. A serving spoon is lifting a portion of the cheesy dish, showcasing the melted cheese and rich texture. — The Easiest One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Cheeseburger Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food dish! It’s made with ground chuck, tender pasta, shredded American and cheddar cheese, and classic burger toppings.
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Creamy Breakfast Sausage And Potato Casserole

A sausage and potato breakfast casserole next to a coffee cup. — Creamy Breakfast Sausage And Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Create a hearty breakfast casserole filled with tender potatoes and sausage. Prep the night before and just bake in the morning.
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Overnight Sausage Egg Bread Casserole

A spoon full of sausage casserole. — Overnight Sausage Egg Bread Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This make ahead breakfast casserole is packed with brie and hearty sausage, and surrounded by a creamy custard.
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Savory Butternut Squash Casserole With Bacon

A spoon full of butternut squash casserole. — Savory Butternut Squash Casserole With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This comforting savoury butternut squash bake (or casserole) combines choppedbacon and sliced mushrooms with a buttery crumble topping.
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Baked Mac And Cheese With Tender Pulled Pork

A spoon full of mac and cheese with pulled pork. — Baked Mac And Cheese With Tender Pulled Pork. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This pulled pork mac and cheese recipe is smoky, savory, and made with juicy slow-cooked pulled pork and a classic cheesy béchamel sauce.
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Southern Chicken and Dumplings with Steamed Biscuits

A bowl of hearty chicken and dumplings soup is shown. The bowl contains shredded chicken, vegetables like carrots, and two large, fluffy dumplings. The dish is garnished with chopped parsley and fresh ground black pepper, and a spoon rests on the side. — Southern Chicken and Dumplings with Steamed Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Southern Chicken and Dumplings recipe is like a warm hug. It’s the ultimate comfort food, made with juicy chicken thighs, veggies, a thick soup base, and biscuit-style dumplings.
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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

This traditional Shepherds Pie Recipe is a savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes. A classic comfort food for cold weather months.
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Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup – One Pot

A bowl of beef stroganoff topped with sour cream. — Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup – One Pot. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Beef stroganoff—the ultimate comfort food that’s made with simple ingredients. This one-pot recipe is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup.
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30-Minute Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach

A spoon full of baked mac and cheese with spinach. — 30-Minute Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baby spinach leaves are mixed into this rich, creamy gruyere and cheddar macaroni and cheese before it’s baked to perfection for 30 minutes.
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Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice

A serving spoon in a baking dish of butternut squash casserole. — Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Butternut squash casserole is a comfort food dish that includes flavorful wild rice and a crunchy parmesan topping baked together in a creamy sauce.
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Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole With A Cornbread Crust

An iron skillet of chicken tamale pie next to serving spoons. — Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole With A Cornbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chicken Tamale Casserole with a homemade cornbread base, rotisserie chicken and enchilada sauce is a super simple one pot dinner, and is fantastic for weeknights!
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One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

Mexican chicken and rice in a Dutch oven. — One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple one pot Southwest Chicken and Rice can be made start to finish in forty minutes. Rotisserie chicken, enchilada sauce, Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning form the Tex-Mex flavors in this delicious weeknight dinner.
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Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry

Chicken broccoli divan in a casserole dish. — Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Broccoli Chicken Divan is an irresistible, chicken casserole with a creamy white wine cheddar sauce, flavored with curry
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Pecan Chicken Casserole With A Cheesy Crumble

A serving of creamy pecan chicken casserole. — Pecan Chicken Casserole With A Cheesy Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A crispy pecan crumble forms the base for a creamy chicken casserole. It all comes together in no time for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
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Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash

Two serving spoons removing a serving of maple chicken. — Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Incorporate a Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken dinner into your routine that is easy and delicious. Add acorn squash to the pan for a full meal!
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Chicken With Stove Top Stuffing Casserole

A wooden spoon dipping out a serving of chicken and stuffing. — Chicken With Stove Top Stuffing Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The most indulgent comfort food, Pepperidge Farm Stove Top Chicken Casserole has a creamy homemade mushroom soup filling and a crispy stuffing topping.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese

A casserole dish of butternut mac and cheese. — Roasted Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Take a classic comfort food to unexpected heights with this Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe and it’s creamy golden sauce.
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles

A bite of chicken casserole on a fork. — Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This easy recipe for cheesy chicken noodle casserole is a simple, comforting meal. Creamy, cheesy filling with egg noodles and chicken, + a crunchy, Panko crumb top!
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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

A serving spoon removing some potato and ham casserole. — Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
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Creamy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole

This easy loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe features baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings topped with bacon and cheese.
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