Favorite Comfort Foods
10 Oct
How’s the weather where you live?
It definitely feels like fall here in Pennsylvania. For the past few days, the temperature has been consistently hovering between 55* and 65*.
While I definitely prefer the warmer, sunnier months, there is something comforting about curling up on the couch (in sweats!) with a warm bowl of something tasty.
In an effort to remind myself (and all of you, my wonderful readers) of some favorite comfort food recipes, I’ve created a quick round-up!
A breakfast option…
I love this recipe because you prep everything at night. All that’s left to do in the morning is bake, and in a few minutes you’ve got a hot breakfast!
Dinner options…
This is a recipe I created on my own last fall. If you’re a sweet potato fan (who isn’t?) this meal is highly recommend! Added bonus: it’s made in the crockpot.
Yet another crockpot meal! I haven’t made this since the winter, but I’ve got some chicken sausage in the freezer, so I’m thinking it might show up on our meal plan for next week.
I’ve talked about this recipe several times already; just try it!
The addition of Philadelphia Cooking Creme makes this dish super creamy and cheesy, which is extra-perfect on a cold fall/winter evening. This recipe makes a pretty hearty portion, so there’s sure to be leftovers.
When I think “comfort food” macaroni and cheese immediately comes to mind. This chicken-bacon version is a little heartier than plain old noodles and cheese, and it’s definitely decadent!
A dessert option…
I’ve seen lots of apple orchard visits pop up on quite a few blogs lately. If you’re wondering what to do with an abundance of everyone’s favorite fall fruit, I suggest throwing a few into this cake recipe!
What’s your favorite comfort food? Feel free to add links to your favorite recipes!
Yum! So many delicious options! My favorite comfort foods are sweet potato shepherd’s pie, turkey meatloaf, and spinach & cheese manicotti. They all are healthy but still satisfy my comfort food cravings!
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I’ve been meaning to try that sweet potato shepherd’s pie!
MMMM these all look so delicious! I have never had french toast casserole! but that sounds yummy!
L.O.V.E. this round up! THANKS for the ideas of your favorites it always helps to see new ideas in a roundup!
…I love this find! It’s a new household fave for now! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/11/crock-pot-chicken-taco-chili-4-pts.html
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Oh yum! Looks delicious!
Seriously drooling over here! It all looks so good girl!
I love comfort food. That baked potato soup has my name on it. I’d love to make some of my butternut squash mac and cheese
http://shesontherun.com/2011/11/butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese/
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Loving all of the comfort foods! So, so many good choices!
It’s cold in Ohio too…I’m not used to it! I can’t get enough soup in my life.
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I hate the cold weather. Wah.
Umm.. That French toast casserole looks amazing! The weather has been pretty cool in the mornings this week with temperatures in the 30′s a few times! Some of my fav comfort foods are chili with corn bread, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken pot pie and lasagna! Yum!
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Yes, it’s supposed to get into the 30s tonight! Brrr!
These recipes look great! I love mac and cheese as a comfort food–or chicken noodle soup.
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Yumm you have a whole lot of tasty options going on here! The apple one catches my eye first, I love sweet stuff the most
And then the mac and cheese, forever and always will I love that dish
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CHILI! MAC ‘N’ CHEESE!!!
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The Baked Penne looks like it’d be my favorite but this list has some great options
Thanks for the round-up! The french toast would be a great option for Christmas morning 
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I consider most of mine ‘comfort foods’ only because my mom makes them: homemade salsa, chicken and dumplings, macaroni salad, wacky cake, waldorf salad, lemon cookies, fudge, apple pie.
But now that I am 3,000 miles from home…it’s homemade chocolate chip cookies, chili, omeletes, pancakes, and whenever I can convince someone to send me ANYTHING from Trader Joe’s
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I’m intrigued by “wacky cake”!