When it comes to comfort food, tried-and-true recipes are always the best. Cozy up with this collection of nostalgic casseroles, retro slow cooker suppers, grandma-approved soups, and even classic sweet treats that’ll warm you up from the inside out.
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Nana’s Ugly Chicken Casserole
AllRecipes/Qi Ai
This is a classic “don’t judge a book by its cover” situation. What looks like a beige pile of slop is actually a wonderfully delicious (and super nostalgic) mix of modern and vintage ingredients that, when united in a 9×13-inch baking dish, result in the perfect comfort food dinner for busy weeknights.
Aunt Jewel’s Chicken Dressing Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This Southern chicken and dressing casserole recipe was handed down by my great-great-aunt. It’s easy and delicious!” —CRETER
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This chocolate chip cookie recipe makes dozens of delicious cookies with crisp edges and chewy middles loaded with chocolate chips!” —Dora
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“An easy Crock-Pot chicken and dumplings recipe for a filling, comforting meal on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they love this!” —Janiece Mason
Apple Crisp
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This apple crisp showcases apples at their best! The combination of warm, tender apples and the crunchy oat topping is one of my favorite desserts. Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.” —Diane Kester
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
Melissa Goff
“I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My grandmother got it from a lady from church at a potluck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it’s always been a family favorite.” —katiefbenham
Chicken Pot Pie
Allrecipes Magazine
“A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery in a pre-made crust. Add thyme and poultry seasoning for more flavor.” —Robbie Rice
Easy Meatloaf
Grant Webster / Food Styling: Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
“This meatloaf recipe doesn’t take long to make at all, and it’s very good!” —Janet Shum
Shepherd’s Pie
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Make this shepherd’s pie with ground beef or lamb, carrots, and onions in a rich gravy. Top with a layer of cheesy mashed potato to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. It’s a great way to sneak some extra veggies into dinner!” —Jacquie
Best Tuna Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust. Try serving with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts.” —JAICARD
Simple Beef Pot Roast
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This easy pot roast recipe is warm, hearty, and delicious! Plus, the technique could not be more simple. The vegetables break down, combining with the meat’s juices to create a sauce! Serve over horseradish mashed potatoes.” —Chef John
Real Welsh Rarebit
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This classic Welsh rarebit makes a great lunch or brunch dish. You can use your favorite local beer, mustard, and any strong Cheddar cheese in this recipe. If you don’t like beer, you can replace it with milk; it will still taste great!” —MOMFISH
Mom’s Fabulous Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This chicken pot pie with biscuits is easy to make with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for a cozy, comforting dinner. It’s full of fresh vegetables for added flavor but you can use frozen vegetables for even quicker prep.” —Pam
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Meredith Food Studio
“These peanut butter cookies are deliciously soft and chewy in the middle. They taste great and are easy to make!” —Shirley Sadler
Grandma’s Hamburger Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“My grandmother’s hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940s.” —LaDonna Langwell
Easy Funeral Potatoes
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“We’ve all had these, in some iteration, at one point in our lives. They always hit the spot whether the occasion is joyous or solemn. Plain and simple this is comfort food.” —TrustyBowl7745
Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Allrecipes Magazine
Community Cookbook Pierogi Soup
Africa Studio/Adobe Stock
This 15-minute soup, which comes from a community cookbook, is easy to make with just five ingredients: an onion, mushrooms, chicken broth, frozen pierogies, and Romano cheese.
Chicken a la King
The Spruce
“It was easy to make and a really nice comfort food in a jiffy. Family favorite now.” —MNGirl
Split Pea Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I am so happy that this is basically the same recipe that my mom used to make. I never thought that a recipe could ever really bring back those special moments from your youth. This one did.” —Kurt Jeffers
