Hi Reader!

Temps are dropping, days are getting shorter, and it's officially time for comfort food! 🍂🥘

From casseroles and meatballs to cozy "pies" and more, here are some of our favorite hearty, comforting meals to enjoy all season long!

​Homemade Chicken Pot Pie​
​With juicy chicken and tender veggies under a flaky, buttery crust, this delicious comfort food classic is made from-scratch yet surprisingly simple to put together!

​Easy Shepherd's Pie​
​This one-pan dinner is loaded with savory ground beef (or lamb) plus colorful veggies...and it's a great recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes!

​Creamy Beef + Shells​
​This easy, one-pot dinner recipe features lean ground beef and pasta shells in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a quick, comforting dinner in under 30 minutes!

​Slow Cooker Pot Roast​
​Savory and succulent beef, sweet carrots, and tender potatoes are drenched in an extra flavorful gravy for an effortless take on the comfort food classic dinner!

​Easy Swedish Meatballs​

Baked in the oven and then simmered in a skillet of easy homemade gravy, these easy meatballs make a delicious, family-pleasing dinner!

​Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken​
​This homemade, slow cooker spin on the savory comfort food dinner is made with real ingredients and no store-bought packets, featuring tender shredded chicken cooked in a sauce of pepperoncinis, homemade ranch seasoning, and beef base!

​Beefy 3-Bean Chili​

This chunky, flavorful, hearty bowl of comfort food goodness is loaded with savory ground beef and three kinds of beans...and it's easy to make on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!

​Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole​

Cheesy hashbrowns in a from-scratch sauce (AKA, funeral potatoes) are layered with seasoned and browned ground beef for a hearty, comforting, simple dinner!

​King Ranch Chicken Casserole​
​With melty layers of chicken, tortillas, and cheese, this authentic, from-scratch recipe features a simple homemade sauce with NO canned condensed soups!

​Mini Meatloaf Muffins​
​These tender mini meatloaves with flavorful glaze are a yummy, family-favorite dinner that cooks in a fraction of the time thanks to muffin pans! Or try our easy and tasty Turkey Meatloaf Muffins instead!

​Chicken and Dumplings​
​This comfort food classic of flavorful broth, tender chicken, sweet carrots, fresh herbs, and fluffy homemade dumplings is truly THE BEST!

​Orecchiette with Sausage + Broccoli​
​This quick and easy, one-pot dinner features flavorful Italian sausage, tender pasta, vibrant broccoli, and nutty Parmesan in a creamy, from-scratch sauce!

​Ground Beef Stroganoff​
​This delicious, quick and easy version of the classic is loaded with garlicky mushrooms and finished off with a silky sour cream sauce!

​Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole​
​Loaded with chicken, rice, broccoli, cheese, and alfredo sauce, this easy, comforting, dump-and-bake dinner can be mixed directly in the baking dish before popping in the oven!

​Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Skillet​
​This quick, easy, family-pleasing weeknight dinner recipe is made in just one pan! (Or make the BEST from-scratch Sloppy Joes if you prefer the classic sandwiches instead!)

​Stuffed Shells with Meat​
​This recipe is easy to make, fun to eat, and loaded with cheese, marinara, and whatever meat you like, such as ground beef, ground turkey, Italian sausage, or even diced cooked chicken!

​Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole​
​This simple casserole is loaded with chicken and ham in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce topped with a layer of toasty bread crumbs!

​Loaded Mexican Cornbread Casserole​
​This easy, comforting dish features a layer of taco-seasoned ground beef mixed with salsa, black beans, corn, and black olives, and topped with green chile cheddar cornbread!

​Slow Cooker Beef Tips​
​Tender and succulent cubes of beef chuck roast slow cook in a silky, flavorful gravy...delicious over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles!

​One-Pan Chicken Divan​
​This classic one-pan dinner of chicken and broccoli in a creamy, cheesy, from-scratch sauce is topped with buttery cracker crumbs and baked until bubbly!

​Chicken Pot Pie Casserole​
​With a classic filling of tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a savory gravy, this twist on chicken pot pie is topped with fluffy homemade drop biscuits instead!

​Easy + Savory Slow Cooker Beef Stew​
​This classic yet elevated stew is comforting, delicious, and effortless to make in the slow cooker -- loaded with vegetables, seasoned with herbs, and enhanced with a few special ingredients for deep, savory flavor!

But the recipes in this e-mail are just the tip of the comfort food iceberg!

For even more cozy dinner ideas, check out this collection with ALL of our most scrumptious comfort food recipes! ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️

So what's YOUR ultimate comfort food???

I hope these recipes warm your tummy and your heart in the upcoming colder months! 😊 💙