As the leaves change color and the temperature drops, there’s nothing quite like making a warm, comfort food recipe that reminds you of home. Whether you’re craving hearty soups, cozy dinners, or indulgent desserts, autumn offers a bounty of delicious ingredients to satisfy your cravings. Explore our collection of recipes that will keep smiles on your family’s faces throughout the season, even when the temperatures cool down and eventually dip below freezing.
Comfort Food Recipes for When the Temperature Cools
Baked Mac and Cheese by Aunt Cheryl
An essential comfort food, Mac and Cheese is a dish loved by all ages. This classically baked version ensures a crispy, cheesy crust with a gooey, warm inside. The best part is the short ingredient list means you probably have most of the basics already in your pantry and fridge.
Stanley Tucci Inspired Tagliatelle al Ragù Recipe
A red, meaty ragù sauce is just the thing you need on a cold, gloomy day. This Stanley Tucci Inspired Tagliatelle al Ragù will take you back to Sundays at grandma’s house. If you want the ultimate comfort meal, serve it with a soup or salad and fresh baked loaf of bread.
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A casserole reminds us of family. It takes us back to gatherings with aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many others. Take yourself to that happy place with our Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole. It’s got a bit of a kick from the green chile with layers of cheese, chicken, tortilla pieces, onion, and a delicious broth.
The Best Wendy’s Copycat Chili Recipe
Who doesn’t love a bowl of chili when they’re in need of something comforting? Even better than your regular chili recipe, this one is made with Wendy’s chili in mind. It’s got chunks of peppers, plenty of beans, ground beef, and stewed tomatoes with green chilies. You can also get creative with your toppings though we opt for sour cream, cheese, and scallions.
Beer Brat Stew
Making this Beer Brat Stew in advance means you can come home from a hard day and immediately find comfort in a bowl. Fingerling potatoes and beer brats soak in a bath of stout-infused stew. It’s hearty and great alongside a slice of country bread.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Looking for a recipe that doesn’t require too much prep? These Pumpkin Pancakes are a breakfast, lunch, or dinner option thanks to pumpkin puree and an apple compote. You’ll be taken back to your childhood when a stack of pancakes on your plate was one of the best meals.
Chicken and Dumplings with Squash
We’re elevating the Southern comfort of Chicken and Dumplings with butternut and acorn squash. These two additions add a little sweetness to this bowl full of farm-fresh ingredients. Plus, learning to make dumplings from scratch comes in handy for other recipes too like soups.
Homemade Tomato Soup
You cannot indulge in comfort food without having a Homemade Tomato Soup next to your favorite type of grilled cheese. For this soup recipe you can use canned tomatoes for ease or make use of tomatoes from your garden. Either way, the creamy, savory broth will have you licking the bowl completely clean.
Mocha Chocolate Brownies
Everyone needs a dessert for the best way to end a comfort meal. Our Mocha Chocolate Brownies take cocoa to the extreme with an espresso-chocolate frosting on top. Nothing calms the soul quite like a dose of chocolate.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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