10 Essential Comfort Food Recipes You Need to Try ASAP

Whether it's a steaming bowl of soup, a hearty casserole, or a gooey bowl of mac and cheese, comfort food has a soft spot in everyone’s heart (and stomach!) That's why we've rounded up a list of our top picks to have on standby for whenever those cravings hit.

Treat yourself and your family with these soul-warming recipes.

Gooey Mac & Cheese With Cheesy Breadcrumbs

Featuring: Shake Tasty

What sort of list would this be without a ton of cheesy goodness?

No list of ours, that is. We’re eager to earn some credibility right out the gate with a timeless comfort classic. Skillet-Made Mac and Cheese is just what you need to come home to after a long day of livin’. For those that enjoy a bit of crispy with their creamy, this one’s for you 😉

Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Gravy

Featuring: Homestyle Chili Seasoning

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good cheese pull. - Abraham Lincoln

Honest Abe is right—and that’s one of the reasons we’ll never get tired of a good ‘ole Enchilada plate. This Tex-Mex meal is sure to entice you with its saucy, savory bite. The combination of corn tortillas, melted cheese, and flavorful chili gravy, made with our Homestyle Chili seasoning, creates a taste that is instantly warm and familiar. It might help that we pack in ingredients like pure ground chiles and Mexican oregano to really recreate that restaurant flavor. That’s right, we’re using the good stuff.

King Ranch Casserole with Chili Verde

Featuring: Chile Verde Seasoning

If you’re sensing a pattern here you’re right on the money…

Cheese is one sure-fire ingredient that’ll help make anyone feel better every day of the week. This King Ranch Casserole is a recipe we keep in our arsenal for good reason; not only is it quick, easy, and plenty cheesy, but it’ll leave you with leftovers for the rest of the week! Let this dish be the one to remind you how gosh darn convenient casseroles are.

Crawfish Etouffee

Featuring: Chica Licka Bam Bam

Let’s take a moment to pause the cheese train for our lactose-intolerant pals, shall we?

This warm bowl of Cajun flavor features tender crawfish tails smothered in a rich, savory sauce and served over a bed of fluffy rice. With a bit of Chica Licka Bam Bam, a drizzle of hot sauce, and a buttery chicken stock at the heart of this dish, it’s the perfect bowl to cozy up to. Whether you're a fan of Cajun cuisine or just looking to try something new, this Crawfish Etouffee will surely bring that soul food fix you’ve been longing for.

Chicken in a Pot

Featuring: Onion Butter

Our rule of thumb: Anything served in a pot has great potential of being a comfort meal. 

Yes, orzo has a hand in making this meal’s texture stand out, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the other secret weapon in this pot of joy. Maybe you’ve already spotted the bright yellow bottle in the corner 😉 That would be Onion Butter, a blend that’s incredibly versatile and easily elevates any meal with its rich, buttery flavor.

Loaded Potato Slayer Soup

Featuring: Potato Slayer

The starch that steals the show forever and always. 

Filled with all the classic ingredients of a loaded baked potato, this recipe is SOUPer effective at scratching that spud-loving itch. So grab a bowl, sprinkle on some chives, and get ready to slay your hunger with this satisfying soup!

Southern Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens

Featuring: Onion Butter & Potato Slayer

Southern Hospitality is no joke, and here’s a prime example.

Coming straight from the land of sweet tea and sunshine itself, this classic dish features tender black-eyed peas, nutrient-packed collard greens, and a terrific twosome of Fire and Smoke spices, simmered to perfection with a blend of bacon and onions. Feel free to serve it up with a side of cornbread for the ultimate Southern experience.

Pork Chili Verde

Featuring: Chili Verde seasoning

Tender pork will always have your back.

Slow-cooked to perfection, the meat in this meal is melt-in-your-mouth tender. By combining chunks of pork shoulder with a tangy and flavorful green chili sauce made from tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro and the blend of our Chili Verde seasoning, you’re going to have a hard time putting down the spoon. Not to worry, that was all done by design, and your will power is just going to have to sit this one out. After all, comfort meals aren’t meant to be consumed on a diet.

Turkey & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Featuring: Chica Licka Bam Bam

What’s in gumbo anyways?

I mean we know that answer, but do you? Gumbo can be a bit intimidating to those afraid to venture outside of their comfort zone, but that’s the fun in food! Take notes on the bold and zesty flavors, you’ll taste alongside the turkey andouille sausage, okra, and blend of Cajun spices for future reference. This traditionally filling bowl isl guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out.

Chicken Noodle Soup - Jordan Halley

Featuring: Chica Licka Bam Bam 

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In sickness and in health.

A meal so warm and fulfilling it's believed to have healing properties is one we hold near and dear. This bowl of nostalgia is typically brought forth by a caring family member to help soothe a throat, or cure an ailment, but don’t forget to bust it out on the days when you could use an extra dose of TLC.

Don’t fret, the list goes on! You can find these recipes and many more right here!