Nothing beats the heartwarming flavors of Grandma’s kitchen! Whether it’s a bubbling pot of chicken noodle soup, a cheesy baked casserole, or a slow-cooked pot roast, these classic comfort food recipes are all about cozy, homemade goodness. This collection is packed with 51 timeless dishes that bring back memories of Sunday dinners, holiday feasts, and those special moments gathered around the table. From rich and creamy mac and cheese to hearty stews and easy one-pot meals, there’s something here for every comfort food craving. So grab your apron, and let’s dive into these tried-and-true recipes that will have everyone coming back for more!

Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with wide egg noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh parsley is placed on a decorative blue and white plate. Next to the bowl is a folded white cloth with blue stripes. Three square crackers are situated on the side of the plate.
Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty potluck meals.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken And Rice Casserole

A white baking dish filled with a baked rice dish topped with several pieces of seasoned chicken and white sauce drizzles. The dish is placed on a wooden board with fresh basil nearby, and a white and blue towel underneath.
Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy chicken and rice casserole with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Chicken And Rice Casserole

Yankee Pot Roast

Yankee pot roast
Yankee Pot Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
Get the Recipe: Yankee Pot Roast

Potato Soup

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
Potato Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup with frozen hash browns takes under 10 minutes to prep and makes a delicious, hearty pot of soup.
Get the Recipe: Potato Soup

Hash Brown Casserole

cracker barrel hashbrown casserole on a plate with cheesy topping
Hash Brown Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Delicious and easy copycat Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Recipe is a great crock pot recipe that is perfect for breakfast or a side dish.
Get the Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

No Bake Shepherd’s Pie

single serving shepards pie with mashed potatoes and cheese on top in a small cast iron skillet
No Bake Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick, no-bake shepherd’s pie takes just 30 minutes and features budget-friendly ingredients, making it one of those filling ground beef meals everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Shepherd’s Pie

Creamy Chicken Salad With Grapes

Four triangular slices of wheat bread sandwiches filled with chicken salad, grapes, and green leafy vegetables on a white plate. The plate rests on a yellow and white striped cloth.
Creamy Chicken Salad With Grapes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This chicken salad with grapes is a perfect blend of sweet and savory! Tender chicken pairs with juicy grapes, crisp celery, and a creamy dressing for a dish that’s both flavorful and easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Salad With Grapes

Baked Chicken Potato Casserole

A baked casserole in a white dish, featuring diced potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish rests on a yellow and white checked cloth.
Baked Chicken Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe features baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings topped with bacon and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Potato Casserole

Mac And Cheese

Crock pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a spoon
Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

My slow cooker mac and cheese recipe uses all the best things in life: butter, Velveeta, half and half, and cheddar cheese. Only 20 min. prep.
Get the Recipe: Mac And Cheese

Peach Cobbler

homemade peach cobbler with store pie crust
Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy peach cobbler with premade pie crust recipe only takes about 15 minutes to prepare using fresh, canned, or frozen peaches.
Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler

Tater Tot Hotdish

A casserole dish filled with a tater tot hotdish. The top layer consists of crispy, golden tater tots arranged in neat rows, drizzled with ketchup. Some are removed to reveal a filling of mixed vegetables and ground beef. A plaid cloth is nearby.
Tater Tot Hotdish. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This authentic original tater tot hotdish recipe stays true to its Midwestern roots, combining simple, hearty ingredients in a way that has stood the test of time.
Get the Recipe: Tater Tot Hotdish

Hamburger Vegetable Soup 

A bowl of hearty beef and vegetable soup filled with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, beans, potatoes, and green beans in a tomato-based broth. Next to the bowl are a few saltine crackers on a wooden surface, and a blue checked cloth is nearby.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is the perfect dish for cozy family dinners, potlucks, or sharing with a friend in need. It’s simple, satisfying, and packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish the body and soul.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Vegetable Soup 

Pork Chops

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
Pork Chops. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! Easy to make, saucy crock pot pork chops.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops

Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole

A white rectangular casserole dish filled with a baked breakfast casserole, likely featuring eggs, sausage, and cheese. The dish is placed on a blue and white striped cloth, with a spoon and a stack of white plates nearby.
Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is made with breakfast sausage, eggs, biscuits, and homemade gravy for an easy breakfast or brunch!
Get the Recipe: Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole

Chicken and Corn Soup

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Chicken and Corn Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot chicken corn soup makes an easy meal for weeknights! It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it up for dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Corn Soup

Pecan Pie Recipe

A pecan pie on a white plate, featuring a golden crust filled with whole pecans and a rich, glossy filling. It's set on a marble surface beside a cutting board with chopped pecans and a knife. A striped cloth and pink plate are nearby.
Pecan Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to make pecan pie without corn syrup. With just a few ingredients, you can make this corn syrup-free pecan pie recipe in no time. Simple, easy, and incredibly tasty!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Recipe

Layered Crock Pot Mexican Casserole

Layered taco dip in a crock pot
Layered Crock Pot Mexican Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is a delicious crockpot taco casserole made with taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, ground beef, and black beans, all layered in gooey cheese. It’s an easy-to-make tortilla casserole recipe that is budget-friendly and always a big crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Layered Crock Pot Mexican Casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple chicken and stuffing crockpot with 4 ingredients is the perfect easy dinner that only takes 5 minutes to prep.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup

A round white dish filled with a creamy stew featuring chunks of potatoes, ground meat, carrots, peas, and green beans, topped with herbs. It rests on a red and white striped cloth.
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Cheesy Hamburger Soup has all the rich flavors of a hamburger in the form of a hearty soup! It’s made with savory ground beef, aromatics, tender potatoes, and even some extra vegetables for a nutritious twist. This delicious soup cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s perfect for a busy weeknight!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup

Chicken Spaghetti

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Chicken Spaghetti. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful comfort food the whole family will love! This easy slow cooker recipe uses tender chicken, Rotel tomatoes, spaghetti noodles, and a creamy sauce made with canned soup and cream cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep, the crockpot does all the work, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti

Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Soup

A rustic bowl filled with a hearty white bean soup, garnished with chopped herbs, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges. A spoon rests in the bowl. A small bowl of jalapeños is in the background on a woven placemat.
Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Green Chili Chicken Soup is packed with juicy chicken, green salsa, beans, and corn for a hearty, one-pot meal. It’s mild, yet flavorful, and is a hit with the whole family!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Soup

Southern Creamy Chicken Salad

extra creamy chicken salad on rye bread
Southern Creamy Chicken Salad. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This chicken salad recipe is quick and easy, taking less than 15 minutes to prepare. The best part is that you can customize it to your liking with a variety of add-ins. I will provide you with some great ideas to elevate this simple recipe and create your own unique version.
Get The Recipe: Southern Creamy Chicken Salad

Traditional Creamy Chicken And Dumplings

chicken and dumplings
Traditional Creamy Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Traditional crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
Get the Recipe: Traditional Creamy Chicken And Dumplings

Baked Corn Casserole

A white ceramic dish filled with baked crab dip topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped green herbs. A wooden spoon and a napkin sit nearby on a light surface.
Baked Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Baked corn casserole has a creamy texture, sweet corn, and golden cheesy topped side dish that only requires 15 minutes of prep time.
Get the Recipe: Baked Corn Casserole

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joe on a bun
Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This classic, crowd-pleasing Sloppy Joe recipe is both budget-friendly and easy to make. With a sweet and tangy sauce, tender ground beef, and minimal prep time, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joes

Creamy Taco Soup

taco soup
Creamy Taco Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing is packed with ground beef, beans, and veggies, all in a cheesy tomato and ranch broth, ideal for potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Taco Soup

Creamy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
Creamy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It’s a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies scattered on a white surface with a few chocolate chips in between. The cookies are golden brown with visible chocolate pieces.
Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Soft, chewy, and made without dairy or eggs, they are a healthy treat perfect for snack time or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies

White Chili Recipe with Chicken

A bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese and jalapeño slices. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dish of sliced jalapeños. The background is a patterned cloth.
White Chili Recipe with Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make white chili recipe with chicken crock pot style is a creamy, mildly spicy soup with tender chicken, beans, and chili spices.
Get the Recipe: White Chili Recipe with Chicken

Cheesy French Onion Chicken Casserole

A rectangular white baking dish filled with a baked dish featuring caramelized onions, melted cheese, and herbs in a rich brown sauce. The dish is set on a wooden board with a yellow cloth beside it.
Cheesy French Onion Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Savory chicken thighs, caramelized onions, beefy broth, and gooey provolone cheese come together in this French Onion Chicken Casserole!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy French Onion Chicken Casserole

Taco Mac And Cheese

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
Taco Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make fusion with Taco Mac and Cheese! Creamy, cheesy goodness meets spicy taco flavors, perfect for family meals or parties.
Get the Recipe: Taco Mac And Cheese

Classic Pound Cake

sweet buttery pound cake slices with blueberries and mint
Classic Pound Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Moist and Buttery Pound Cake Recipe is a classic moist Southern pound cake infused with a creamy, sweet, buttery flavor. Its soft, dense texture is absolutely perfect for soaking up fresh, juicy strawberries.
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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Two bowls of creamy chicken gnocchi soup with carrots, celery, spinach, and herbs are placed on a red and beige cloth. One bowl has a spoon. The soup is thick and hearty, showcasing chunks of vegetables and gnocchi.
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is a potluck favorite, easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi. It’s the ultimate comfort food!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole Recipe

french onion chicken
Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredients, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole Recipe

Homemade Seasoned Ground Meat Taco

A skillet with cooked ground beef mixed with diced tomatoes, stirred with a wooden spoon. Nearby are bowls of shredded cheese, salsa, and jalapeños on a wooden board. A striped cloth napkin is partially visible.
Homemade Seasoned Ground Meat Taco. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Taco night just got even better! This ground meat taco recipe is quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors the whole family will love. No premade taco seasoning is needed with this festive blend of seasonings; your tacos just got better than ever!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Seasoned Ground Meat Taco

Italian Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi chicken
Italian Mississippi Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
Get the Recipe: Italian Mississippi Chicken

Turkey Pasta Casserole

A bowl of colorful pasta salad featuring fusilli, peas, diced tomatoes, and chunks of chicken, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The meal is set on a woven cloth with a fork and knife in the background.
Turkey Pasta Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This turkey pasta casserole is a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy turkey and creamy sauce in an easy one-pan meal. Great for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Pasta Casserole

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Chicken Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe combines cheese tortellini, tender chicken with a blend of Italian herbs in a creamy broth.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Soup

Peanut Butter Cookies

peanutbutter cookies without egg on a silver plate, cookbook pages under it
Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These peanut butter cookies without eggs are gluten-free and vegan yet cook up into thick, soft, and chewy cookies packed with sweet peanut butter flavor. A classic childhood favorite that’s easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies

Slow Cooker German Goulash

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
Slow Cooker German Goulash. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This hearty and irresistible Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe is full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a rich red wine and paprika sauce.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker German Goulash

Zucchini Casserole

A white rectangular baking dish filled with zucchini gratin, featuring a golden-brown breadcrumb topping. The dish is placed on a green checkered cloth on a light-colored surface. The gratin appears deliciously crispy and well-baked.
Zucchini Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Zucchini Casserole is an easy side dish, made with fresh zucchini, a creamy sauce, herbs, cheese, and panko breadcrumbs. Bakes in 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Casserole

Meaty No-Bean Chili

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Meaty No-Bean Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Thick and meaty chili without beans recipe is made with savory chili seasonings, tomatoes, and chiles all slow simmered in your crockpot.
Get the Recipe: Meaty No-Bean Chili

Sirloin Tip Roast

Sirloin tip roast and vegetables
Sirloin Tip Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy-to-prep slow cooker recipe for sirloin tip roast with classic vegetables and savory gravy is perfect for a hassle-free, delicious dinner.
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Italian Chicken Parmesan

A plate of spaghetti topped with homemade chicken parmesan, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The dish is served on a red and white plate, with a grater and a striped cloth napkin in the background.
Italian Chicken Parmesan. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Recipe takes tender chicken breasts, coats them in Panko bread crumbs, and cooks them with marinara in a slow cooker. It is perfect for those wanting a restaurant-quality meal without the effort.
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Chicken and Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken soup with peas and carrots, expertly crafted from cherished chicken recipes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill. The bowl rests gracefully on a blue and white patterned napkin.
Chicken and Rice Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a bowl of comfort made with a rich, silky, fragrant chicken broth soup with a hint of citrus and sweet rice.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Rice Soup

Sweet Potato Pasta

A white bowl filled with creamy pasta topped with grated cheese, featuring fusilli, spinach, and red bell peppers. There is a fork beside the bowl and another small bowl of cheese in the background on a marble surface.
Sweet Potato Pasta. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy sweet potato pasta recipe is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce.
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Savory Meatballs and Gravy

meatballs and gravy
Savory Meatballs and Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make tender meatballs with tons of rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. Only 5 minute prep!
Get the Recipe: Savory Meatballs and Gravy

Pumpkin Dump Cake

A slice of pumpkin cake topped with crunchy pecans and a dollop of whipped cream on a white plate. The background includes colorful autumn leaves.
Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake is made with real pumpkin, classic pumpkin pie seasonings, brown sugar, cake mix, and chopped pecans.
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Cornbread Biscuits

corn bread
Cornbread Biscuits. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

A Southern dinner isn’t complete without a side of cornbread or a buttery biscuit. Try these easy Buttermilk Cornbread Biscuits for the best of both worlds! They’re moist and fluffy with a great cornbread taste.
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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes

A stack of pancakes topped with blackberries and drizzled with syrup on a light blue plate. In the background, a bowl of blackberries is partially visible. The setting is bright and clean, suggesting a breakfast scene.
Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes. Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes.

If you have leftover sourdough starter lying around, you have to make these fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes! The leftover starter gives the pancakes a wonderful flavor and texture due to the acid in the sourdough reacting with the baking soda. All you need is one bowl and 20 minutes, and you can whip up this easy breakfast.
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Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

A casserole dish filled with a creamy noodle bake topped with golden breadcrumbs and herbs. Visible ingredients include peas and sliced carrots in a cream sauce. A spoon is placed inside, ready to serve. The dish is set on a textured gray surface.
Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a great weeknight meal that comes together in a cinch even though it’s made from scratch!
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27 Romantic Desserts That Are Easier Than They Look

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
27 Romantic Desserts. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Love is sweet, and so are these desserts! Planning a romantic date night or just want to treat yourself? These 27 desserts are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Imagine slicing into a dreamy No-Bake Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie or indulging in a Dark Chocolate Strawberry Tart—each bite is pure bliss! If you’re craving something light and refreshing, the Strawberry Angel Food Cake or Sweet Lemon Squares will hit the spot. No matter what you choose, these easy-yet-elegant recipes will have you coming back for more! Get All The Recipes: 27 Romantic Desserts That Are Easier Than They Look