If you’re in need of something heart- and belly-warming in a flash, then look no further than these quick-and-easy comfort foods that are doable on any weeknight. With the help of a few shortcut ingredients like canned pumpkin, pre-cooked beans or frozen cut vegetables, these 7 cozy recipes are on the table in under an hour.
Skillet Monkey Bread with Garlic Butter
We could all use some extra comfort food right now, and this buttery garlic monkey bread is just the perfect addition to any cozy meal. Whether you’re looking for a baking project or a winning side for your holiday feast, look no further than this easy skillet bread. If you don’t have the ingredients (or time) to make your own dough, store-bought pizza dough is an even easier excellent alternative.
The ULTIMATE Mac-and-Cheese
Silky and cheesy with a crispy breadcrumb topping, baked mac-and-cheese is the epitome of comfort food. It’s also easier than you think! This easy no-roux recipe. Traditionally, mac-and-cheese begins with a béchamel sauce that is thickened by a butter and flour roux. In this easy no-roux recipe, we hack our mac and use good ol’ American cheese that gives our sauce a thick Velveeta-like creaminess, but with the flavor of more complex cheeses like cheddar and gruyere.
30-Minute Pumpkin-and-Apple Soup
Pumpkin puree is a phenomenal shortcut ingredient when you’re looking for a dose of fall in a flash. This beyond-easy soup comes together in 30 minutes, but it tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove for hours. The canned pumpkin gives the soup a creamy silky-sweetness, while the tart apple keeps it bright.
One-Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
No one has time for homemade pie crust in the middle of the week. This fresh and from-scratch pot pie from Parade magazine instead uses dump-and-stir drop biscuits to top this rich, veggie-packed skillet dinner.
Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Who isn’t instantly at ease after biting into a messy (and properly named) Sloppy Joe? This twist from blogger Dinner then Dessert adds taco seasoning, black beans, corn and diced peppers for a Tex-Mex inspired ‘Joe.
Pasta Bundt Loaf
Now this is a Bundt “cake” we can get behind! Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple cooks spaghetti until just al dente before mixing it with cheese, eggs and milk and packing it into a Bundt pan. In the oven, the cheese forms a crispy brown crust and holds the pasta together. Slice it up like a cake and serve with a simple green salad. This easy dinner is impressive, but super-simple.
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
For you choco-holics, we give you a foolproof pudding. This 6-ingredient dessert from Taste of Home comes together in a saucepan in a matter of minutes, then sets in the fridge until you’re ready for something sweet. Here it’s topped with whipped cream and chopped M&M’s, but you can also serve with fresh berries for dipping.
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