Top comfort food recipes

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Comfort food takes a special place in the food world. Even if you have dined at the best Michelin star restaurant, there's nothing to replace the feeling of heartiness, home, and love. It's hard to imagine a better way to greet a new neighbor or support a friend in need than going with comfort classics -- a hearty pot pie, a juicy burger, or decadent brownies.
In the list below, we've compiled our top comfort food recipes. You'll likely want to grab a bite just looking at the pictures alone, but luckily these recipes are also very accessible and easy-to-make. They don't require hard-to-get ingredients or long, technical cooking processes. All that's required to start is a passion and love for comfort food.
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1. Mini corn dogs
Mini corn dogs are the perfect dinner party appetizer! When you walk into the room with a platter of cute little battered hot dogs, everyone will be in awe. They'll think they took forever to make, but the recipe really is super simple. Cut regular hot dogs in half to make them smaller or use Lit'l Smokies because they're perfectly bite-sized.
There's something nostalgic about enjoying a tasty corn dog. Although most people remember this delicious treat as a staple of their childhood, nobody says you can't still appreciate a good corn dog as an adult. The best part? You don't even have to go to a crowded fair to get it. For the mini corn dog recipe and more, be sure to check out our top corn dog recipes.
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2. French toast grilled cheese sandwich with crispy bacon
Make all of your brunch dreams come true with this sweet-and-savory combo of French toast and grilled cheese sandwiches! To prepare the recipe below, first soak thick slices of country bread in a homemade custard. Layer with bacon and provolone cheese, fry in butter and your sandwiches are ready to serve!
Grilled cheese is just so good. One of the simplest comfort foods, it can be rustled up in minutes after a long day, a good walk or a bad breakup to satisfy and soothe. As fabulous as it is simply served over toast, did you know that there are lots of other scrumptious ways to get your grilled cheese fix? For this French toast version and other ideas, be sure to check out our top grilled cheese recipes.
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3. Beef pot pie
Beef pot pie comes in so many forms. There's steak and kidney pie, Guinness and beef pie -- even shepherd's pie could be considered a type of beef pot pie. The recipe that follows is straight up simple and comforting beef pot pie. There's no beer, but there are a ton of vegetables and tender delicious beef -- enough so everyone gets a little bit in every bite!
Nothing says comfort food quite like a warm and delicious pot pie! Everybody loves the flaky crust, creamy center and coziness of this feel-good food. While you may have your own tried and true version, trust us when we say there are many ways that you can bring this scrumptious meal to your dinner table. For this beef pot pie recipe and other ideas, be sure to check out our best pot pie recipes.
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4. Mac and cheese cupcakes
Mac and cheese gets so much more fun when you cook it up in individual portions. This recipe for mac and cheese cupcakes is a delicious way to feed a crowd. You can make the actual mac and cheese in advance and simply bake it right before you're ready to serve it.
Remember when your mom told you that you couldn't have cupcakes for dinner? Well, she might have to eat her words after you show her this list of recipes.Forget about cooking desserts in a cupcake pan! For this mac and cheese cupcake recipe and others, be sure to check out our top dinner cupcake recipes.
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5. Western bacon burger
What's a Western bacon burger? Only the best burger of your life! Sweet barbecue sauce, smoky bacon, savory cheddar cheese and crispy onion rings come together to make an incredibly flavorful burger. In fact, this recipe will rival any cheeseburger at your favorite restaurant at a fraction of the cost.
What could be better than a juicy grilled burger, whether it's summertime or, for the grill enthusiasts, even the dead of winter? But getting that perfect burger off the grill involves a lot more than just throwing it onto the grill. Luckily, we have some taste-tested recipes to get things right. For the Western bacon burger and others, be sure to check out our top burger recipes.
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6. Potato leek soup
This classic French soup's defining characteristic is a smooth, creamy texture that comes from two things: making sure the potatoes are cooked very well and adding a dash of good-quality cream at the end of the cooking process. With these two techniques, you'll be well on your way to a top-notch potato leek soup.
Potatoes are the ultimate ingredient when it comes to cooking meals that are both low-cost and high-comfort. Potatoes can serve as a fantastic side dish to a favorite protein or provide a hearty feast all on their own. Potatoes also work well in soup. For this potato leek soup recipe and others, be sure to check out these top potato soup recipes.
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7. Beef stroganoff soup
Beef stroganoff is one of those classics everyone loves, and it's easy to see why. Tender pieces of beef, a creamy sauce and egg noodles that round everything out. Most times, this dish is served as an entree, and it still can be, but with a twist. This recipe is a whole new take on this comfort classic and gives you a bowlful of all the goodness you've come to love from that family favorite.
Stroganoff is a hearty meal full of rich textures and flavors. One bite, no matter what the combination, is enough to leave anyone wanting more. Forget the boxed easy stroganoff meals. This dish is way better when you whip it up on your own. For this beef stroganoff soup recipe and others, be sure to check out our top stroganoff recipes.
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8. Cream cheese brownies
In the mood for cheesecake and brownies but don't know which one to have? You're in luck! This recipe is essentially a cheesecake stuffed into a brownie, and it is to die for! Not only do these brownies hit the spot filling two of your cravings, but when you pull out your trusty slow cooker and let it do the hard lifting, they're also easy to make.
The comfort you feel when biting into a soft ooey gooey brownie is like no other. The rich chocolate, the sweet taste – there’s no better feeling in the world. For this cream cheese brownie recipe and other ideas, be sure to check out these top brownie recipes.
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9. Pierogi-inspired lasagna
We know, mixing potatoes and lasagna noodles sounds a bit weird. However, this delicious casserole turns out to be the perfect mixture of two delectable comfort foods that is guaranteed to please both your family and friends. They'll fall in love with this Poland-meets-Italy pierogi-inspired lasagna.
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If you've never had a pierogi, you've got to try them. These Polish dumplings are made by filling unleavened dough with sweet or savory ingredients. They can be stuffed with anything from mashed potatoes to ground beef and sauerkraut. For this pierogi-inspired lasagna recipe and other ideas, be sure to check out these top pierogi recipes.
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