These Comfort Foods Will Bring Back All Those Childhood Memories (2024)

This hearty tomato-beef broth will instantly warm you right up! It's filled with mini meatballs, veggies, and parmesan cheese so know it's tasty, too. Plus, you can serve it up with a crusty piece of Italian bread for dipping!

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Talk about a childhood classic! This dish is as nostalgic as it gets. It's creamy and cheesy, and topped with salty potato chips for a welcome crunch.

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This rich and creamy chowder is packed with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and sweet corn. It gets its texture from thick base made by toasting a little flour in butter. The potatoes and heavy cream also add to the heartiness that makes it perfect for those chilly days.

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This classic French sandwich is sort of like an elevated grilled cheese. It's layered with ham, gruyère cheese, and dijon mustard, along with a bechamel sauce—just like the kind you'd use for mac and cheese!

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This comforting baked pasta is made with long tubes known as manicotti that are filled with ricotta, smothered in meat sauce, and topped with melty mozzarella cheese. All you need is a glass of red wine for the perfect night in.

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This side dish is made up of two comfort food classics: carbs and cheese! It's delicious alongside roast chicken, ham, steak, or even pork.

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Pierogi are like potato-filled dumplings that you can find in the freezer section of most grocery stores these days. It's an easy addition to this creamy meatball skillet that's ready in just under and hour.

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Warm spices like curry powder, cardamom, and ginger bring so much flavor to this comforting chicken dish. Serve it up over a bowl of fluffy rice with chopped mango and cilantro for a burst of freshness.

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Creamy grits are comforting in their own right, but if you're the type of person who craves a crispy crunch, then you'll fall in love with these golden grit cakes! They have a cheesy center that pairs so well with braised short ribs.

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The beef in this stew cooks low and slow until it's meltingly tender. It's one of the reasons why this dish is so divine. The other reason? There's red wine, bacon, and mushrooms to bring even more richness! Just serve it up over mashed potatoes for a decadent meal.

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Ree has been making this creamy cauliflower soup for years. She says it has "all the comforts of home." Depending on your own preferences, you can puree the soup for a smooth texture or puree half if you like it creamy with some chunks.

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Whether it's a special occasion or just Sunday brunch, you can't go wrong with creamy sausage gravy. Serve it up over homemade biscuits or opt for something heartier like fried chicken.

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This might be a lightened-up twist on a classic meatloaf, but that doesn't make it any less comforting. It's moist and flavorful with a ketchup-based glaze, perfect for serving alongside mashed potatoes.

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This spring pasta is creamy and cheesy thanks to cream cheese's Italian cousin: mascarpone. The little bits of pancetta will also make it hard to resist.

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This beef and pork stuffed cabbage is a classic for a reason. It's simple and comforting with a sweet and sour tomato sauce that's easy to make.

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Beef short ribs and creamy polenta are two staple comfort food dishes, so it's no surprise that short ribs over a bed of polenta are a super satisfying dinner.

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Fish and chips, anyone? You can create this British comfort food classic by pairing these gorgeously crispy beer-battered fish bites with Ree's classic fries.

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Lemons, bacon, asparagus, and a creamy parmesan sauce complement each other beautifully in this exceedingly tasty summer pasta recipe. It's lemony, fresh, and quick!

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The only thing more satisfying than stuffed ravioli is baked stuffed ravioli. Top this flavorful pasta bake with fresh basil and plenty of parmesan cheese for a delicious finish.

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Satisfy your comfort food cravings by pairing fluffy, buttery buttermilk biscuits with… basically everything! Serve with mashed potatoes, a favorite soup, or a hearty stew you can dip these in.

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