Winter’s not always an easy season to get through. With the buzz and cheer of the holidays behind us, we’re staring cold, dark days in the face and it can be tough to find joy. Sometimes, the only thing that really helps is digging into some comfort food favorites. Looking forward to going home and cooking a delicious chicken pot pie for dinner can really lift your spirits and get you through a blah winter day. A warm blanket and fuzzy slippers don’t hurt either.
Meaty pastas, cheesy potatoes, and warm bowls of stew can all help with the winter doldrums. Remember, carbs are our friends during this time of year. Save the bright salads and Acai bowls for lunchtime and make one of these vintage comfort food recipes for dinner. These classic dishes will warm your heart and fill your belly.
We’re setting the clock back to a simpler time where casseroles and meatloaf were dinnertime mainstays and a bubbling pot of cheese fondue was a party staple. We’ve collected our favorite vintage comfort food recipes that will warm you up on a winter’s night. Tuck into cheesy casseroles, pasta bakes, hearty stews and more.
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Broccoli Rice Casserole
Image Credit: The Kitchen is My Playground. With some pantry staples and a bag of frozen broccoli, you can whip up this cheesy, comforting casserole in no time.
Get the full recipe at The Kitchen is My Playground.
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Beef Stroganoff
Image Credit: The Stay at Home Chef. This 30-minute meal is the ultimate comfort food and will turn even the pickiest eaters into mushroom lovers with its thick, creamy sauce and savory beef.
Get the full recipe at The Stay at Home Chef.
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Chicken a la King
Image Credit: Immaculate Bites This creamy one-pot dinner is total comfort food and dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes. A Winter win.
Get the full recipe at Immaculate Bites.
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Beef Stew
Image Credit: Garlic & Zest Craving something warm, hearty and stick to your ribs? This beef stew with red wine is easy to make and loaded with veggies like potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and peas.
Get the full recipe at Garlic & Zest.
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Shepherd’s Pie
Image Credit: Little Spice Jar This soul-warming shepherd’s pie has plenty of herbs and spices and topped with the cheesiest cheddar mashed potatoes.
Get the full recipe at Little Spice Jar.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Image Credit: Tastes Better From Scratch Chicken cordon bleu is a comfort food classic – crispy breadcrumb-crusted chicken breasts are wrapped around thinly sliced ham and melted cheese. Feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to make.
Get the full recipe at Tastes Better From Scratch.
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Chicken Tetrazzini
Image Credit: Belly Full This creamy chicken tetrazzini is classic comfort food and a great make-ahead meal for a crowd. It’s freezer-friendly too.
Get the full recipe at Belly Full.
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Cheese Fondue
Image Credit: The Endless Meal. Spice up your winter repertoire with this retro cheese fondue made with melted gruyère cheese, caramelized shallots, apple brandy, and warm spices.
Get the full recipe at The Endless Meal.
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Chicken and Dumplings
Image Credit: The Stay at Home Chef. Old fashioned chicken and dumplings is a classic American comfort food. This recipe teaches you how to make it all from scratch and is perfect for when you need a dose of comfort.
Get the full recipe at The Stay at Home Chef.
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Meatloaf
Image Credit: Foodess Meatloaf done well is an art. This recipe is full of tips and tricks to keep the meatloaf tender and moist including milk-soaking the breadcrumbs and a sticky, caramelized topping.
Get the full recipe at Foodess.
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Pot Roast
Image Credit: Damn Delicious. This melt-in-your-mouth pot roast is cooked low and slow and simmered until perfection. Serve with crusty bread!
Get the full recipe at Damn Delicious.
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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Image Credit: The Modern Proper This twist on chicken pot pie makes use of a few shortcuts, including puff pastry from the freezer, to cut down on prep time while still delivering a comforting classic.
Get the full recipe at The Modern Proper.
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