It's so cozy and satisfying, you'd never guess this chicken soup takes just 35 minutes to make. Using chicken thighs and canned beans means it comes together fast. It's a quick comfort food dinner we rely on throughout the winter.

Here's a one-pan dinner that's one of our favorite quick comfort foods. This hearty vegetarian meal is on the table in 45 minutes. Chickpeas, marinara sauce, and mozzarella are topped with wedges of roasted broccoli florets tossed in a crunchy Parmesan-and-panko blend.

Three-ingredient meatballs are simmered in a sweet pepper-studded tomato sauce for this one-pan dinner. Add slices of toasted Italian bread and top everything with mozzarella before giving the dish a quick blast under the broiler.

Here's a one-skillet dinner that takes just 35 minutes. What makes it so special? The creamy sauce made with mustard, broth, and cream cheese which coats the chicken breasts and egg noodles. When you need a meal that soothes as much as it satisfies, turn to this minute mac-and-cheese.

Pasta and broccoli are cooked in the same pot, then drained and stirred together with reserved pasta water, cream cheese, butter, and Parmesan for the easiest sauce ever. We think you'll be making this genius dish on the regular.

Some chili builds flavor and texture by simmering for hours. Other recipes, like this minute version, use key ingredients such as beer and canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce to build it fast.

Customize each bowl with your favorite garnishes—cheese, sour cream, green onion, and bacon are all good choices. Chicken soup truly does warm the soul, and this fast take on noodle soup is warming and healthy thanks to quick-cooking zucchini noodles.

Most grocery stores sell pre-cut zoodles in the vegetable department or freezer section. The comfort of a burger is brought to you in the form of these cheeseburger-esque hand pies, which are wrapped in a buttery, flaky golden crust made with store-bought puff pastry.

Dip them in ketchup and mustard or enjoy them as is. Synonymous with comfort food, casseroles have been warming us from the inside out for decades.

This weeknight version cooks in just 20 minutes and is a little healthier than the classic thanks to a sneaky add in—cauliflower—which pairs perfectly with the rest of this cheesy bake.

If you've got one pot and 35 minutes, this comforting combo can be dinner. Make the meatballs, start cooking the orzo, add the meatballs to the pot and six or seven minutes later, you'll be stirring in some lemon juice; then serving with a drizzle of oil, Parmesan, pepper, dill, and lemon wedges.

Our food editors' favorite macaroni and cheese is better than store-bought. It's richer, creamier, and made with ingredients you can pronounce. Best of all, this recipe is almost as quick as the boxed variety—it will get you from stovetop to table in just about 30 minutes.

Two classic comfort foods—fried chicken and waffles—are even more delicious when you enjoy them together. Serve with maple syrup and tabasco sauce for a sweet-savory finish. Hearty soups really hit home on the coldest winter nights—and lentils cook quickly and add heft.

Shiitake mushrooms bring rich flavor and kale crisps make a surprising crunchy topping. Why go to the drive-in when you can make an even better burger at home? One of our secrets is slathering the buns with our secret crisping agent—mayonnaise—before toasting them.

As the finishing touch, we use the best melting cheese: American. Reinvent everyone's favorite dip as dinner by adding in quick-cooking chicken cutlets. This quick comfort food dinner is sure to become a family favorite. The quick marmalade sauce for this pork entrée mimics the flavors we all love from Chinese takeout and gets dinner on the table faster than ordering in.

The sauce works well with chicken, beef, or shrimp, too. Tuck into these individual enchilada pies in just 30 minutes. Use your favorite store-bought salsa for this recipe.

Forget warming and filling individual tortillas; scoop your taco filling into this nacho-topped casserole instead. Arrange condiments on the side so everyone can top their portion just how they like. Lots of time and love goes into a traditional chicken pot pie.

We found a way to cut down on the time and build flavor fast by making individual ones. Note that this recipe serves two, but it can easily be doubled for four.

There are countless ways to jazz up this Southern-favorite spread, but if you're looking for a classic, no-frills recipe, this is where to start.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chili Mac. Macaroni and cheese and chili. When two comfort food recipes meet, the ultimate comfort food is created.

Recipe: Big Mama's Egg Pie. Jocelyn Adams of Grandbaby Cakes shared the sweet story of her Big Mama's Egg Pie with us here , and it's one you'll want to read ASAP. Recipe: Classic Beef Chili. On a fall day, a hearty chili hits the spot. This hearty beef chili features boneless chuck and a medley of traditional chili seasonings, like cumin, chili powder, and garlic.

A dash of oregano and thyme makes this Southern beef chili anything but ordinary. Topped with crushed tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, and as much shredded cheese as your heard desires for a meal you'll make again and again. Recipe: Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili. This slow-cooker turkey chili recipe makes it easy for you to get those classic Southern comfort flavors with a minimum hands-on effort.

This chili recipe is perfect for a cold day and packed with major flavor. Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cake. There's no better way to feed dessert to the whole family than with an easy sheet cake like this fudgy, marshmallow-topped creation.

Recipe: Beef Stroganoff. Even though this classic comfort food dish is easy to prepare and made of simple ingredients, it inherently feels like a special occasion dish, even if it's just a cold winter night. Recipe: German Chocolate Cake. Our resident confection extraordinaire Pam Lolley created this gorgeous new recipe for classic German chocolate cake, and you're going to love it more any you've tried before.

Recipe: Tomato Gravy. Even though it's usually made with canned tomatoes, we developed this version of the old-school classic with fresh tomatoes for a summery taste that will be delicious over biscuits or even grits or pork chops.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup. There aren't many things a warm batch of classic French onion soup can fix, and this slow-cooker version saves you from standing by the stovetop for hours. Recipe: Cake with Chocolate Frosting. This classic cake is so easy you might never buy a box of mix again.

Recipe: Easy Brunswick Stew. Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of hearty, flavorful Brunswick stew. This easy recipe comes together in just an hour so you can serve it up on a weeknight. Overloaded with chicken thighs, chicken sausage, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery, this stew will satisfy your entire family.

Recipe: Smoked Turkey-and-Andouille Gumbo. When the temperature drops, you can bet that plenty of homes in Louisiana will have a pot of gumbo ready. Recipe: Homemade Orange Rolls. There's nothing that brightens up a Saturday morning more than a batch of fresh-from-the-oven orange rolls.

Recipe: Twice-Baked Potatoes. Although these baked potatoes are the ideal side dish, a few quick and easy toppings can transform them into an incredible main dish.

Recipe: Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge. If you have an old-fashioned fudge recipe in your collection, we're guessing it looks a little something like this hallmark recipe.

Recipe: Easy Chicken and Dumplings. Chicken and dumplings is a quintessential Southern comfort food at which every Southern chef should try their hand. We've made it easy to start. With deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits, this quick and tasty version of the classic recipe comes together with minimal effort, but maximum flavor and comfort.

When it comes to chicken and dumplings recipes, its hard to pick a favorite. We adore the tried-and-true versions that our grandmothers spoon-fed us, and the more innovative versions with unexpected additions like gnocchi, sweet potato, and cornbread.

Even with new and exciting twists on the classic, this savory, steaming, and traditional chicken and dumplings recipe is worth holding on to. Recipe: Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie. We made old-fashioned sweet potato pie even more delicious with the addition of browned butter.

Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole. Every part of this old-school casserole is homemade, so canned soup required. While it's a staple during the holiday season, we think this classic side dish is a great addition to your menu year-round.

Recipe: Candied Yams. Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, candied yams are a mainstay on Southern Thanksgiving tables. Recipe: Sock It To Me Cake. We're revisiting this s recipe that was a Southern host favorite. Recipe: Baked Ziti with Sausage. Classic and comforting, cheesy baked ziti casserole is always a family favorite.

This easy Southern comfort casserole comes together with homemade tomato sauce with crumbly, flavorful, and savory sausage. Double the sauce, and freeze it for a quick and delicious homemade pasta sauce. Then, pour the rest over baked ziti, top with mozzarella cheese, and enjoy homemade baked ziti.

Recipe: Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas. Southerners love their black-eyed peas especially on New Year's Day! Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie. When the farmers' market is bursting with fresh tomatoes in the summer, the first thing we rush to make is tomato pie.

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie. No other dish describes comfort quite as well as chicken pot pie. Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes. It doesn't get much more Southern than a plate of Fried Green Tomatoes.

Great on sandwiches, on top of salads, or plain eaten off a plate and dipped in sauce, this is a recipe that every Southern could should learn — and make weekly. Always pick firm green tomatoes that will hold their texture during the fry process.

We dip our fried green tomatoes in a blend of self-rising cornmeal mix, salt, pepper, and all-purpose flower. Each fried green tomato is hand-dredged in buttermilk, tossed in the crispy coating, and then fried to golden perfection in popping vegetable oil.

The crispy coating flakes off with each perfect bite. Recipe: Homemade Mashed Potatoes. We have a feeling that you'll be licking the bowl clean after you make these perfectly fluffy mashed potatoes.

Yukon gold potatoes yield a texture that's just right for holding a pool of flavorful turkey gravy or melted butter. These potatoes are perfect for all occasions, from weeknights to special occasions. No potluck, church supper, or pot roast is complete without a bowl of steaming mashed potatoes, served with a large wooden spoon.

Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits. In the South, Biscuits are to breakfast what tires are to a car: no Southern breakfast is complete without flaky, buttery biscuits. Actually, make that no Southern meal is complete without flaky, buttery biscuits.

Don't be afraid to make your own — homemade buttermilk biscuits are worth the labor. Once you try homemade buttermilk biscuits steaming from the oven, you'll think twice before buying store-bought canned biscuits again.

We've found the perfect biscuit recipe that makes the process easy. This versatile biscuit recipe only takes five ingredients to make, and you can amp it up with any of our four flavor variations, like cinnamon-raisin, black pepper bacon, feta oregano, or pimiento cheese.

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie. Southerners are well versed in comfort food, but this old-fashioned recipe has roots over the pond. Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole. Our chicken and Rice Casserole is savory, creamy, filling, and everything that a classic Southern casserole should be.

This staple casserole can be dressed up for special occasions, but its crowd-pleasing flavor is perfect for a weeknight or family dinner. Roasted sliced almonds, water chestnuts, and fresh breadcrumbs give it that irresistible crunch that will keeps you coming back for seconds.

Using a long-grain and wild rice mix and toasted almonds in the classic chicken casserole makes it a little bit dressier, and fit for company during the holidays. You can also prepare this recipe in advance — it keeps in the freezer for up to one month. Recipe: Best Cornbread Dressing.

Nothing tastes more like home than a warm scoop of cornbread dressing and don't dare call it stuffing! Recipe: Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits. A flavorful pot roast is, perhaps, the most underrated classic Southern comfort food. Not only is a well-cooked pot roast tender and savory, but it is also incredibly versatile.

Eat it hot from the slow cooker, or cold, piled between two slices of French bread. Our test kitchen carefully developed this flavorful roast to be the only roast recipe you'll ever need. Bacon, garlic, and red wine imbue humble chuck roast with robust flavors and character. Rich beef-bourguignon flavor grows as the meat transforms from simple to extraordinary in your slow cooker.

Serve sliced or in chunks over Creamy Mushroom Grits. Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese. Our favorite casserole? King Ranch, of course. Our favorite side dish? Dare we say mac and cheese? All of the flavors of one of our favorite casserole recipes come together in the filling comfort mac and cheese.

Packed with cellentani pasta, buttery onions and peppers, diced tomatoes, and two blends of creamy cheese, this mac and cheese dish sets a high standard for all other sides and main dishes. Serve this five-star dinner dish to your family, and it will become a quick favorite.

One reviewer raves, "This is the best casserole I have ever made and I have been cooking for over 30 years… My family loved it, and we did not have any leftovers! I make it weekly now. Recipe: Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew.

Some recipes are quick. Brunswick stew is not one of these recipes. But trust us, the results are worth every minute. You'll wind up with enough to feed a crowd, or enough to freeze for several great meals to come.

Flavors of sautéed onions and garlic, beef soup based, fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, mustard, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce come together in a two-hour long simmering period that results in this craveable classic stew of tender chicken, filling vegetables, and intensely delicious barbecued beef brisket.

Purchase your barbecued brisket from your favorite local shop, and stir in to make this comfort dish fit for your family. Recipe: Minute Chili. Do you want delicious chili but don't want to wait all day?

Our Minute Chili recipe will have you enjoying one of our quick-fix suppers in no time. This simple-to-make chili recipe only has six ingredients, but you'll marvel at its slow-cooked flavor. Simmering the ground beef is probably the hardest part; once you've finished that, you just pour everything else in, and stir.

If you prefer an Italian-style take on Minute Chili, spice this up and use 1 pound of ground sausage and 1 pound of ground beef. Whether you prefer a traditional chili or you would like to enjoy some Italian-infused flavors, this easy-to-make chili will always be ready when you are.

Recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup. Instead of waiting for a whole chicken to cook, we sped this comfort food classic up by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Recipe: Southern-Style Collard Greens.

A true Southern chef knows that part of what makes Southern-smoked meat taste good are the perfect side dishes. And a true Southern chef also knows that this perfect side is often collard greens. Packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron, collard greens are a type of cabbage that does not develop into a head of lettuce.

This recipe fixes the greens up with some traditional Southern flavors. Crispy hickory-smoked bacon, bacon, sautéed sweet onion, smoked ham, apple cider vinegar, and garlic perfect these savory Southern-Style Collard Greens, making this side dish an essential part of your traditional Southern feast.

Recipe: Peppered Beef Soup. A steaming hot bowl of hearty soup served out of a toasted bread bowl warms our hearts in such a distinct and fulfilling way. This comfort soup requires some prep work, but the soul warming worth every minute. Sirloin tip beef roast is coated in flour and seared for a crispy finish, and a healthy load of vegetables gives the soup simmering flavor.

Make a huge pot, and freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to three months. Add a bit of canned broth when reheating to reach desired consistency. For a decadent finish, serve in Toasted Bread Bowls.

Recipe: Caramel Cake. This old-fashioned recipe has remained, over the years, as one of our best-ever homemade cakes. Our caramel cake has competed against plenty of fancier and more complicated cakes, but it still satisfies our sweet cravings in ways that other cakes never do.

Rich and moist from a container of sour cream, dense from butter and eggs, and sweet from sugar, the cake is simple and satisfying. What makes this classic Southern cake stand out is the homemade caramel frosting spread between and on top of the cake's layers.

This traditional cake will seal your reputation as the family's best baker. Recipe: King Ranch Chicken. This slow-cooker version of the fan favorite King Ranch Chicken Casserole is sure to please your whole family. What's more comforting than chicken, cheese, and tortillas?

Layers of tender shredded chicken, onions, bell peppers, creamy soup, diced tomatoes, green chiles, garlic, and chili are separated with flaky tortillas and sharp shredded Cheddar cheese. Put this recipe in your slow cooker in the mid afternoon, and it'll be ready just in time for dinner.

It is filling and oh-so-rich, so you will not need to spend time making a fancy Southern side dish. Try serving it with a simple garden green salad, or roasted broccoli, for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

Recipe: Two-Step Pound Cake. Pound cakes are one of the easiest cakes to bake. This classic dessert is one of those sweet treats that you can whip together with minimal effort. This staple cake comes together with only 6 ingredients that everyone keeps on hand; you can jazz it up to suit any occasion.

While you're enjoying the buttery, crumbly cake, have you ever wondered where it gets its name? The original recipe dates back to the s, and calls for a pound of flour, a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, and a pound of eggs.

Now, that's a lot of cake. A lot of soft, dense, sweet, and absolutely perfect cake. Test Kitchen Tip: Sift the flour prior to adding to the mixing bowl for a smooth cake that will best absorb icing.

Recipe: Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese. If you're craving the ooey, gooey cheesy comfort of mac and cheese, but looking for a lighter option, this baked macaroni dish is perfect for you.

The cheesy sauce comes together with Gouda, milk, flour, and oil and coats the cellentani pasta in flavor you'll want to lick straight from the bowl. This delicious mac and cheese is light on butter and cheese, yet still melts in your mouth.

We love this recipe so much that we asked for more like it! Try one of our four flavor variations for a perfect twist on the traditional flavor, like pepper jack, sweet pea and prosciutto, pimiento, or ham and broccoli. Recipe: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Red Potatoes.

You can't go wrong with this classic Southern dish to fill you up on chilly nights. We made it even heartier by adding roasted potatoes to the traditional mix of Andouille sausage, Cajun seasonings, and veggies. The key to any great gumbo all starts is all in the roux.

This recipe calls for a caramel-colored roux, but some Southern chefs prefer to add a subtle burnt flavor to their gumbo pots by slow simmering the flour and oil until its deep, dark, and smooth like chocolate.

Make sure you monitor the roux at all times — if you burn your roux, the whole gumbo will taste wrong. If you're in a rush, don't turn the heat higher. Instead, use deli roasted chicken in place of skinned and boned chicken breasts.

Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding. This classic Southern recipe has a rich, soufflé-like texture that tastes fancier than the recipe really is — but we won't tell your guests that. With a scoop of sugar, a dash of flour, plenty of eggs and a heavy serving of cream and butter, this fresh corn casserole comes together with fresh corn kernels.

It's an fancier version of our favorite side dish: homemade, crispy, buttery cornbread. A perfectly Southern side for holiday potlucks and dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas, this southern corn pudding also works great at summertime barbecues and Easter brunches.

The result is an impressive Southern side dish that the entire party will love. We like to add chopped fresh chives to the top. Recipe: Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie. Chicken Pot Pie is the comfort food sent down to the South straight from heaven.

A creamy filling of vegetables and chicken covered by not one but two flaky crusts makes this double-crust chicken pot pie one of our best-ever chicken pot pies. One reviewer raves, "Best Chicken Pot Pie I've ever had!

This meal is appropriate for any occasion! I've made this for friends and family and they we very impressed and pleased. Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings. As the name suggests, this classic chicken and dumplings recipe is a comfort food sure to satisfy the whole family.

A warm bowl of chicken and dumpling soup can turn around even the rainiest day. Handmade dumplings come together with just a few ingredients, and add rustic flavor to the deliciously creamy dish. Boiling and cooking the chicken at home saves cost and creates a rich broth that you can only get from scratch, but adds time.

If you're in a rush, pick up a deli-roasted chicken. Recipe: Pecan Pie. Every Southerner knows that no Southern dessert table is complete without a syrupy sweet Pecan pie.

Because pecan pie is such an integral part of a Southerner's diet, it's important that when you bake a homemade pecan pie with fresh Georgia Pecans, it comes out right. Our test kitchen tried over and over again to make the perfect Southern pecan pie, but attempt after attempt, there's just no better pecan pie than our Pecan Pie recipe.

This traditional pecan pie recipe is versatile and delicious. For a rich, holiday flavor, try using dark corn syrup. For a lighter and clearer pie, use light corn syrup.

Both variations received high marks in our Test Kitchen. Recipe: Shrimp and Grits. If we had to compile a list of the "top ten most Southern dishes ever," Shrimp and Grits would certainly rank in the top three.

This original Shrimp and Grits recipe is from Bill Smith, executive chef at Crook's Corner, a landmark Southern restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Our favorite part about Shrimp and Grits that it is so quintessentially Southern that it works for any meal — breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or even as a midnight snack.

Nobody ever turns down buttery, rich Shrimp and Grits. Packed with crispy bacon, buttery shrimp, fresh mushrooms, chopped green onions, garlic, lemon juice, and cheese, this dish is as impressive as it is delicious.

Recipe: Pecan-Peach Cobbler. This classic Southern dessert combines two of our favorite Southern-grown products: peaches and pecans. Great for summer, fall, and every season, this sweet cobbler suits any occasion.

Covered in a golden-brown, latticed crust made easy from refrigerated piecrusts, the filling is where the real flavor lies. Gooey, sugar-covered peaches envelope crunchy local pecans.

Test Kitchen Tip: Make sure that you take the extra minutes to toast your pecans. Toasted pecans have a much more delicate flavor and crispy texture than their raw counterparts, which often taste waxy.

Serve this classic Southern dessert with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream for a dessert that everyone will love. Recipe: Chicken-fried Steak. There's a reason that chicken-fried steak has such an iconic reputation down South. This classic Southern comfort dish has that savory, melt-in-your-mouth taste that every Southern chef seeks.

Make this iconic Southern chicken-fried steak recipe and savor every bite of this simple and delicious dish. It comes together with minimal ingredients, too — you'll only need steak, salt, pepper, flour, eggs, chicken broth, milk, and cracker crumbs. Serve with green beans, mashed potatoes, and plenty of gravy.

Now, next time you go to your favorite meat-and-three restaurant, you're free to order something new — you can get your chicken-fried steak fix from your own kitchen. Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing. This holiday-worthy breakfast staple is as comforting as it is cinnamony.

If you love store-bought cinnamon rolls made from a can, then you have got to make the homemade version — you will jump for joy after tasting how much better the homemade version is. Our homemade cinnamon rolls have all of our favorite Southern ingredients, like pecans, brown sugar, milk, and cinnamon.

The homemade dough mixture rises to fluffy, golden-brown perfection; topped with cream cheese icing, these cinnamon rolls are literally heaven in a pastry.

They're so good, we bet you won't mind putting in the effort on any average Saturday! Recipe: Classic Chicken Tetrazzini. Make a classic family comfort food with this creamy chicken casserole. This family-friendly casserole dish takes less than one hour to make, and provides a filling one-dish meal.

With plenty of butter, a rich sauce thickened with flour, milk, white wine, and chicken bouillon, this classic Chicken Tetrazzini is pure comfort food. Folded in Parmesan cheese provides an even richer element of flavor. Older, drier Parmesan will add a richer, nuttier, more sophisticated flavor; lower-quality Parmesan provides the same cheesy texture without such a strong flavor.

Test Kitchen Tip: This recipe freezes beautifully. Recipe: Baked Potato Soup. A thick and creamy baked potato soup is perfectly ideal for cold winter days. Pile on your favorite baked potato toppings, like cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.

Rich mashed potatoes serve as the base for this creamy baked potato soup. Flavored with onion, butter, ground white pepper, and milk, this heart-warming comfort soup comes together in less than an hour.

Make a big pot, and freeze the rest for an easy weeknight meal. To complete the meal, serve this baked potato soup with a roll for dipping, like our easy Yeast Roll. Recipe: Classic Strawberry Shortcake.

With juicy strawberries spooned over sweet and tender biscuits, these old-fashioned strawberry shortcakes are the perfect dessert for all lovers of classic Southern comfort dishes.

Fresh strawberries, sugar, almond extract, and whipping cream tucked between two slices of homemade shortcake biscuits — these are the elements that compose this easy take on a deliciously sweet strawberry shortcake. this classic Southern dessert is both light on the palette and just sweet enough to satisfy the strongest sweet tooth.

If the berries are very sweet, decrease the sugar to suit your taste. Recipe: Old-fashioned Meatloaf. This classic comfort meatloaf recipe is as close as we could get to how your momma used to make. In fact, it might be your momma's recipe. This Southern meatloaf recipe features Creole and Greek seasonings and a hint of garlic.

A few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce spice up the traditional ketchup topping. One reviewer raves, "This meatloaf has an excellent flavor; best meatloaf I have ever had! I served carrots and broccoli as a side along with mashed potatoes.

My daughter, very picky eater, loved it. I did add a little bit of brown sugar to the sauce on top to reduce the tartness of the tomato sauce.

Recipe: Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie. Although there are plenty of pecan pie recipes out there, we can vouch for this one — and so can mom. Any way you serve it — warm, cold, with ice cream, or with a dollop of whipped cream — pecan pie is always a favorite, and this recipe proves it's best made in a cast iron skillet.

Recipe: Skillet Cornbread. The ultimate side dish for any hearty Southern meal, cornbread is great slathered in butter or used for sopping up stews. This classic yet easy comfort food recipe comes together with savory irresistible bacon drippings, creamy buttermilk, white cornmeal, and a dash of salt.

Enjoy with your choice of sides. Try a fruity version of the classic sticky toffee pudding for a rich after-dinner treat. Serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream. What's more comforting than a curry in pie form? This one-pot paneer pie is filled with a makhani-style filling and topped with a crisp puff pastry lid.

Enjoy these festively red, rich and fudgy brownies swirled with a tangy cheesecake filling. They're perfect treat when you have guests over at Christmas. Enjoy this ingenious take on a family favourite, sausage and mash. It brings the two ingredients together into one hearty pie that can be easily frozen.

Sponge pudding gets taken up a level with the addition of delicious baked figs and thyme, resulting in a seriously comforting wintry dessert.

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From macaroni and cheese to pull-apart garlic bread, you can't go wrong with these tasty American comfort food recipes.

Comfort food is warm and inviting, hearty and crowd-pleasing, and always delicious. What counts as American comfort food? A big bowl of pasta certainly fits the bill, too—which is why we included two delicious iterations of spaghetti and meatballs.

We've also included some sweet American comfort foods in this roundup. For dessert, some of the most classic recipes include soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies or a pan of perfectly baked chewy brownies. Whether you serve them for a family birthday party or make a batch just because, they're sure to be gone in a snap.

Whatever your taste buds are hankering for, these simple American comfort food classics promise plenty of flavor, a taste of nostalgia, and the allure of a second helping. Who says comfort food can't be healthy?

This easy recipe combines sauted chicken cutlets with cream cheese instead of heavy cream , low-sodium chicken broth, baby spinach, and artichoke hearts. Lemon juice adds a zingy depth of flavor and a side of steamed rice rounds out the dish.

Herby garlic bread pairs perfectly with a plethora of main dishes, so consider adding this crowd-pleaser to your next spread. You can make it a day in advance to save time, and the pull-apart texture makes it simpler to serve guests.

If you're short on time but seeking big flavor, whip up this decadent, one-bowl chocolate-buttermilk cake. Simply combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, pour into a baking dish, and then pop into the oven for 30 minutes.

The chocolate frosting that goes with it is just as easy to make. Once you try your hand at this sensational recipe, you'll never buy the boxed stuff again. We use a crowd-pleasing combination of American, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses to create an ooey-gooey sauce. Kick back with this nostalgic, family-friendly meal.

Instead of cooking it in a loaf pan, form and bake the meatloaf on a sheet pan so that every side gets a golden, caramelized crust.

Sweet maple waffles paired with crispy fried chicken is a breakfast-for-dinner duo that we can't get enough of. Make the waffles first and keep them warm in the oven while the chicken fries. Whether you eat it on its own or serve it with a grilled cheese sandwich, our homemade tomato soup is classic comfort food.

This recipe is made with two cans of whole peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, and vegetable or chicken stock. Chili is a crowd-pleasing American comfort food, especially on game day, and this recipe is sure to score big. Make a double batch of hearty chili over the weekend, then serve it over polenta, stuffed into bell peppers, or spooned over crunchy nachos all week long.

There are so many different and delicious ways to serve fried chicken, but one of the easiest—and surely the most comforting—is sandwiched between a soft potato roll. Don't forget to add a heaping spoonful of tartar sauce and sliced pickles, too. The bread basket is one of the best parts of any comfort food meal.

Fill yours with these buttery, flaky biscuits that are so easy to make no rolling required! Brush the tops with more buttermilk before baking for that perfect golden-brown finish. Whether unadorned or paired with their other half—sautéed shrimp—creamy, cheesy grits are a side dish that everyone will love.

We added two cups of grated cheddar cheese to the savory grits for extra richness, and we don't think anyone will complain.

With its buttery crust and ultra-savory filling, chicken potpie is the ultimate comfort food. This version doesn't stray too far from the classic—in fact, it's even better, thanks to the inclusion of butternut squash and cremini mushrooms. Once you try this comfort food recipe, you'll realize how simple it is to whip up a batch of homemade pancakes.

The batter—made with flour, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, lemon juice, and leaveners—comes together in a snap and you're on your way to a perfect stack. It doesn't have to be St. Patrick's Day to prepare this classic Irish comfort food. Hiding beneath buttery mashed potatoes is a hearty and comforting combination of ground beef chuck, onion, and mixed frozen vegetables.

Gnocchi with pomodoro sauce is a simple yet incredibly satisfying combination. In this recipe, which chef Eric Lees used to make at Spiaggia in Chicago, easy-to-make gnocchi made from russet potatoes, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and egg yolks are paired with a buttery tomato sauce laced with fresh basil.

Lees uses a potato ricer to make the gnocchi, but if you don't have one, grate the cooled potatoes on the small holes of a box grater for a similar texture.

Cookbook author Sarah Kieffer's gently spiced pumpkin bars are the perfect segue-into-autumn treats. The cream cheese enhances the pumpkin filling without making everything too sweet.

As Kieffer writes, "I like pumpkin pie alright, but in all honesty I will always take a slice of anything else over it, especially if cheesecake is an option. But pumpkin pie swirled into cheesecake?

I will never say no. Traditional Coca-Cola cake, a staple of the American South, usually comes in the form of a chocolate sheet cake that's doused in a gooey glaze. The batter is splashed with a bit of cola, sometimes for flavor but mostly for fluff; the soda's carbonation acts as a leavening agent, similar to baking soda or baking powder, helping the cake rise and come out light and airy.

In her modern-day version, cookbook author Vallery Lomas flips tradition on its head by making a cola-flavored cake with cola-flavored icing.

The key to Lomas' Cocoa Cola Bundt Cake is in the Coca-Cola syrup. Lomas concentrates the cola by reducing it with sugar and adding a bit of lemon juice, and then she mixes the resulting syrup into both the cake and the icing.

With jalapeño for heat and brown sugar for sweetness, these vegan sloppy joes will please meat eaters and vegetarians alike.

A combination of tempeh and extra-firm tofu give them a hearty texture. Inspired by the classic Italian wedding soup, this hearty risotto is filled with just-wilted spinach and topped with crispy, garlicky meatballs.

Use a cookie scoop to quickly portion out the meatballs; make a double batch and freeze half to whip up this risotto in a flash. Remove the risotto from the heat while it's still a little soupy—it will thicken slightly as it rests. Fully loaded with creamy fudge, salty pretzels, crunchy toffee, and chewy, bittersweet candied lemon peel, this over-the-top sundae gets drenched in homemade caramel sauce for a grown-up take on a nostalgic childhood treat served at chef Dan Kluger's Loring Place in New York City.

Mix up an extra-large batch for ready-made sundaes whenever you like. A fragrant blend of dried herbs, spices, and garlic flavors this slow-cooked pork, which gets a touch of balancing sweetness and acidity from fresh orange juice. A surprising ingredient here, sweetened condensed milk, helps the pork caramelize during cooking.

Source a well-marbled pork roast for this recipe; the extra fat doubles down on the rich pork flavor. Many cooks in Mexico City add sweetened condensed milk to carnitas, says chef and cookbook author Pati Jinich, who created this stunningly good recipe.

Try treating the Sweetened Condensed Milk Carnitas like pulled pork, and tuck the tasty shreds into fluffy Sweetened Condensed Milk Rolls. When Richard Chang was chef and owner of Tacos La Tehuanita truck in Los Angeles, he wowed crowds with his burnt-cheese-roll taco, made by griddling cheese until crisp and rolling it up around various fillings.

In the French Alps, Reblochon, a bloomy-rind cow's milk cheese, is melted in a special brazier for reblochonnade—a meal of the melted cheese served with roasted sausages, boiled potatoes, and other bites. League of Kitchens cooking instructor Damira Inatullaeva learned to make this delectable mung bean soup recipe from her Tajik mother-in-law, who makes it without meat traditional mashhurda includes beef or lamb and also uses dried apricots for a flavorful twist.

Don't let the list of simple ingredients fool you—this is one of the most complex and delicious vegetarian soups we've ever tasted. The fresh herbs, pepper, and labneh at the finish take it over the top.

The secret to this casserole is the layer of creamed spinach in the middle. It brings a nice contrast to the crispy, crunchy Tater Tot top. To take mashed potatoes up a few notches, cookbook author Melissa Clark mashes them with a creamy, tangy mix of crème fraîche, butter, parsley, and sage, then tops them with cheesy breadcrumbs and bakes until crisp.

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