Comfort food will never waiver in its ability to taste divine, please a crowd, offer a great day-long cooking project, and generally make great leftovers. We’ve gathered some of our favorite cozy recipes that deliver on all of the above, like thinly sliced potatoes covered in a cream sauce that turn into a golden brown, bubbly side dish to serve alongside roast chicken, seared pork chops, or pan-seared steak. You’ll also find plenty of roast veggies like butternut squash or sweet potatoes for an easy, family-friendly side. For the main course, there’s always pasta: meaty lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed shells, and cheese ravioli.
So stay in, grab a Dutch oven, an Instant Pot, slow-cooker, or a basic sheet pan and make one or more of these classic, comfort food recipes.
