Comfort Food and Easy Meals

Published: Jan 03, 2016

Updated: Jul 11, 2023

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Having Comfort Food and Easy Meals on hand is essential. Bad day at work? Rough day at school? Friend or family problems? Dreary weather? Just feeling down? Whatever the reason might be, we all have days like that. Sometimes, cooking something delicious and comforting yourself with the ones that make you feel better around the dinner table helps you feel better.

Comfort Food and Easy Meals

1. French Onion Pork Chops

French Onion Pork Chops are smothered in an addicting creamy sauce and topped with everyone’s favorite crispy fried onions!

2. Banana Pudding

This Banana Pudding recipe is a no-bake dessert that is filled with creamy French pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers.

3. Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy garlic chicken tastes delicious and it’s so simple to make! Tender and juicy chicken covered in a mouthwatering, creamy, cheesy topping. This quick and easy recipe is sure to be a family favorite!

This recipe from Smart School House for creamy garlic chicken tastes AMAZING and it’s so simple to make! Tender and juicy chicken covered in a mouthwatering, creamy, cheesy topping. This quick and easy dinner uses simple ingredients, and the whole family will love it! Try making this amazing recipe from Smart School House today! #chicken #garlic #recipes #dinner #easy

4. Big Mac Tacos

These Big Mac Tacos or Smash Burger Tacos are delicious, easy to make, and will amaze anyone who eats them.

5. Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes alone are one of the most classic comfort food dinners. This recipe from The Blogette combines Sloppy Joe meat, irresistible buttery garlic toast, and melted cheese. It is a family favorite that comes together in a breeze! With easy-to-find ingredients that you may already have on hand, Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a no-fuss meal that everyone will love.

6. Bacon Cream Cheese Spaghetti

Incredibly rich and decadent Bacon Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a delicious pasta recipe loaded with bacon and an addicting cream cheese sauce! This easy meal spaghetti dish that you won’t want to miss!

My incredibly rich and decadent Bacon Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a delicious pasta recipe loaded with bacon and an addicting cream cheese sauce! This is a wonderful and filling dinner you can whip up in a breeze. This is creamy, cheesy comfort food right here!

7. Baked Meatball Parmesan

Meatball Parmigiana is cheesy meatballs with tomato sauce baked right in the oven, no mess or frying! Good enough for a fancy dinner to serve for a holiday and is also kid friendly. You’ll Be Head Over Heels For This Baked Meatball Parmesan Casserole

8. Taco Ring

Love tacos? Give this a try! It’s loaded with layers of seasoned meat, crispy taco shell pieces, and cheese. It’s a big ring inspired by the Taco Bell Gordita Crunch

9. Homemade Alfredo Sauce and Pasta

Creamy and rich, this Alfredo Sauce recipe is a classic! I love Olive Garden but this Alfredo sauce is WAY BETTER!

Make homemade Alfredo sauce that is better than Olive Garden! Dinner is done in just 20 minutes! Pair this easy Alfredo sauce with any pasta for for the BEST dinner the whole family will love! #alfredo #olivegarden #fettuccine #pasta #italian #dinner

10. Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Hot fudge pudding cake is an easy, quick, and beautiful chocolate dessert that everyone absolutely loves! This delicious chocolate cake is simply wonderful when eaten with whipped cream or ice cream. Make it when you get your next sweet tooth.

11. The Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

This Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is over the top and is perfect for a comforting dinner! If you’re looking for a meal that’s sure to be a hit, look no further.

This Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is over the top! If you’re looking for a meal that’s sure to be a hit, look no further. This baked mac and cheese is a family favorite recipe, loved by both children and adults. Perfect for a comforting dinner or as a holiday side dish!

12. Dorito Pie

This easy Dorito Pie Recipe is made with a pie crust with layers of ground beef, Nacho Cheese Doritos, and a creamy cheese sauce! Consider swapping the beef with shredded chicken and Cool Ranch Doritos!

13. KFC Chicken Bowls

KFC Chicken Bowl Casserole This KFC Famous Bowl Casserole has become a huge hit in our house and is SUPER easy to make. It’s a great recipe for kids to help with too!

14. Taco Lasagna Recipe

The ULTIMATE hard-day comfort food recipe! The cheese sauce is what really makes this Taco Lasagna Recipe OVER THE TOP!

If you are searching for the perfect comfort food recipe, this taco lasagna recipe is for you. This delicious dinner recipe is so easy to make that you can have it prepared and on the table in less than 30 minutes. This creamy, cheesy taco lasagna recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy. You might even want to make a double batch. Leftovers are so delicious. #dinner #recipe #beef #easy #homemade #taco #lasagna #tacotuesday #tacorecipes

15. Taco Mac

Taco Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect easy weeknight meal you need to add to your meal planning menu! It’s a blend of ground beef, macaroni and cheese, and taco seasoning all rolled into one fantastic dish.

16. Crack Chicken

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a heavenly dish featuring everyone’s favorite chicken breasts, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and bacon!

17. Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Looking for the best cookies EVER? you’re in the right place. These cookies are BIG, soft, chewy, and simple THE BEST. Plus, they’re done baking in just 6 minutes.