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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. Save these recipes for when you have a bad day! Everybody needs comfort food now and again.
Hard Day Comfort Food
1. Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Making grilled cheese in the waffle maker gives it a nice texture. Must try!
2. Banana Pudding
The very best Banana Pudding. Great for a bad day and great for a good day too!
3. Creamy Garlic Pasta
4. Fried dill pickles
This is the ultimate comfort food! They’re crispy crunchy and loaded with that dill pickle flavor we all love so much.
5. Ruben Squares
A giant grilled cheese perfect for sharing. It’s everything you love plus a buttery crescent top. Make your own Russian dressing for an irresistible dip.
6. Million Dollar Spaghetti
Must try! It’s got spaghetti sauce, beef and cream cheese mixture meal … that tastes like a million bucks. Click the picture for the recipe.
7. Baked Meatball Parmesan
The casserole recipe that makes any day better!
8. The Taco Braid
Love tacos? Give this a try! I’ve heard it changes your life (hah!).
9. Cheesy Chicken Alfredo CasseroleÂ
It had me at cheese and alfredo! Yes please!
10. Cherry Cheesecake
A cheesecake that you don’t have to bake! How’s that for easy comfort food on a hard day?
11. Crock pot mac & cheese
A creamy macaroni and cheese recipe makes any day better!
12. Three Ingredient Orange Chicken
Chicken, orange jam, and bbq sauce. Quick and easy!
13. Loaded Cauliflower
I just died and went to cauliflower heaven.
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!
15. Creamy white chicken enchilada
It’s pretty easy and doesn’t take much prep if you already have cooked chicken to work with
16. Chicken ranch tacos
I’ve tried these and they are addicting and delicious! The easiest chicken ranch taco recipe ever
17. Twinkie Cake
A quick and easy cake using Twinkies- WOW! No baking necessary:)
18. Meatball sub casserole
Made with garlic bread and a special cheese sauce. YUM
20. Crunchwrap Supreme
Trust us, this is every bit as good as the real thing!
19. Mexican Chicken and Rice Dinner
This dinner recipe is made in one baking dish and is done just in 30 minutes making clean up a breeze. Perfect for busy week nights!
20. Million Dollar Lazy Lasagna
This layered ravioli bake is a cheesy crowd pleasing dinner that has just a few easy-to-find ingredients. In less than an hour, dinner is on the table.