We gathered our favorite comfort food recipes across the decades, and retested them all.
Crushed fennel seeds and a topping offresh basiloffer big flavor boosts.
Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Once you try our cinnamon roll recipe featuring our secret ingredient (mashed potatoes!
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), you’ll never make sweetbreakfast rollsanother way.
Don’t worry; they don’t taste like the potatoes.
The spuds contribute to the light, fluffy texture.
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The splash of cream gives the meatytomato saucean indulgent and thick consistency.
German Meatballs in Caper Cream Sauce
These creamy meatballs are the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.
Serve them alongside homemadespaetzlefor a delicious take on classic German meatballs.
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A sprinkle offresh dillis the perfect finish.
You’ll definitely be making this classic comfort foodrecipeagain and again.
A classicketchup-and-brown-sugar glaze will have the whole family’s mouths watering.
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Fish and Chips
Fried foods are a go-to for many seeking comfort food.
Best Strawberry Shortcake
No dessert says summer like strawberry shortcake.
Plus, it’s easier than you’d think!
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Juicy chicken in thisItalianrice dish makes it a meal and complements the aromatic rosemary and Marsala wine sauce.
Beef Stroganoff
This easy beef stroganoff recipe will definitely cure your comfort food needs in a pinch.
The creamy sauce withearthy mushroomsand tender chunks of beef are perfect on top of cooked egg noodles.
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Bonus: It takes only 30 minutes to make from start to finish.
Thebuttermilkbrine brings a whole new level of flavor to the chicken.
Your family is sure to devour this one right away.
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Toss in butternut squash and smokedsausagefor a complete dinner in just 25 minutes.
Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup really does soothe the soul.
The best part about this recipe is thehomemade noodles.
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We think it really makes the soup something special.
Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
Cheese and potatoesare definitely a classic comfort food combo.
Thispotato side dishcan be enjoyed simply as is.
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Best Oven-Barbecued Chicken
No grills needed here!
Saucy, messy, and perfectly seasoned, this finger-licking goodbarbecued chickenwill gather everyone around the dinner table.
Thechicken gets browned before baking in our homemade sauce to create grill-like results.
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Quiche Lorraine
Eggs, cheese, and bacon.
Low-and-slowbraisingcreates the most tender meat possible to mound onhamburger bunsor eat right out of the pan.
A smooth andcreamysauce combined with four (yes, four!)
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cheeses makes this bubbly dish extra indulgent.
Test Kitchen Tip:While it may take a little longer, we suggest hand-shredding your cheeses.
Pre-shredded cheeses are often coated in starches that don’t allow the cheese to melt as well.
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Asiago-Artichoke Dip
A warm, cheesy dip always hits the spot.
Stir in a bit of flour before baking for a smooth consistency.
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake with Fudgy Frosting
What’s more comforting thanchocolate cake?
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Yeah, we couldn’t think of anything, either.
This fudgy chocolate cake recipe gets its irresistible texture fromshortening, melted chocolate, and sour cream.
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