Pull out your casserole and copy these delicious comfort classic ideas

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Comfort food. Just hearing those two words can warm your heart — and your stomach. Most comfort food recipes are classics. After all, how else would they become so comforting? You ate them growing up, and so did your parents and their parents before them. But of course no one has tried all the classic comfort foods out there.
We've collected a handful of our favorite comfort food recipes for dinner. Some you've had before, but you'll want to try these new takes on familiar dishes. Others you'll have to try for delicious new taste sensations. These are some of the easiest and tastiest classic recipes we've found. We hope you find something new to enjoy. If not, we hope these are the best versions you've ever had of familiar casseroles.
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Creamed corn pudding casserole
Break out the casserole dish for this creamy, sweet treat that has a surprising touch of cinnamon. Creamed corn makes an excellent side dish, and when it's warm and right out of the oven, it's absolutely scrumptious. This may be your family's new favorite side, especially when you're making a Southern-style dish. Get the recipe here.
Classic mac and cheese casserole
Macaroni and cheese may just be the ultimate comfort food. How do you take it to the next level? By turning it into a super cheesy casserole. Just look at that crusty topping, browned beautifully in the oven. That's cheesy perfection! Get the recipe here.
Cold chicken macaroni salad
This salad is a staple of barbecues and cookouts. It's creamy, but with the crunch of vegetables, and pairs great with hotdogs and hamburgers. Consider adding paprika for a kick of flavor. Get the recipe here.
St. Louis-style oven baked ribs
Making ribs in an oven has never been easier or more delicious. If you've ever found ribs daunting because of needing to make a proper rub, this St. Louis style take on ribs will make it as simple as possible. Just get the right ingredients, and your rub will be bursting with flavor. Get the recipe here.
Peach cobbler bread pudding
Ready for a mouthwatering dessert? The smart thing about this recipe is that you make the bread pudding out of premade cinnamon rolls. That gives you a tasty base for this peach cobbler dish. It's fruity, sweet and rich. Get the recipe here.
Southern black-eyed peas
If you're not from the American South, you may have never had black-eyed peas. Well, you should change that as soon as possible, so you don't miss out on a down-home classic. By the way, this recipe doesn't just give you delicious black-eyed peas, but it includes turkey wings as well. That's a full meal right there. Get the recipe here.
Layered baked spaghetti casserole
Spaghetti is a common pasta, but you can still spice it up. Putting it into a casserole and baking it is a clever but simple twist that pays off big time. This dish is hearty, cheesy, and may be the best way you'll ever eat spaghetti. Get the recipe here.
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