50+ Fall Comfort Food Recipes

There’s just something about fall comfort foods. Whether it is a nice big bowl of seasonal soup or your family’s favorite recipe, these cozy fall dinners just have a way of bringing a little extra joy to the cold season.

This post has been updated from its original publish date of October 13, 2018.

Fall Comfort Foods

I have joined up with some of your favorite bloggers to bring you the ultimate fall dinner ideas list!

Over 50 recipes of the best seasonal fall favorites. Veggies, fall desserts, noodles & pasta dishes, side dish, and tons of fall comfort favorites!

There’s a little bit of something for everyone here. From healthy and hearty seasonal soups, chilis, and stews, to casseroles and pasta dishes.

There are many slow cooker and instant pot classics to vegetarian and vegan favorites.

Browse through some of these amazing fall comfort foods from some of your favorite bloggers and perhaps discover some wonderful new people to get inspired by!

For more delicious fall comforting recipes, be sure to check out this list of more than fall soup recipes.

BBQ Chicken Nachos

This BBQ Chicken Nachos recipe is perfectly tangy and full of flavor. Made with shredded chicken in under 15 minutes using a pressure cooker.

One-pot Creamy Chicken Casserole

This one-pot creamy chicken casserole with bacon and potatoes is delicious, easy and sure to become a true family favourite.

Easy Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Busy weeknights call for comfort food, like chicken pot pie. This savory dish is perfect for anyone who loves classic, creamy chicken pie.

Shredded Chicken Tacos

These shredded chicken tacos are quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot. They’re also very healthy and tasty.

Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli Soup

This Pasta Fagioli soup is ready on the table in 30 minutes with the Instant Pot—and has that restaurant-style flavor & texture that makes it so crave-able. Perfect weeknight dinners served with a crusty baguette

Braised lamb shanks

You need to be a little patient to enjoy these braised lamb shanks, but they’re easy to prepare and so worth the wait. Rich, tender and delicious. The meat is tender and the sauce is so full of flavor. Comfort food at its best.

Easy Honey Butter Scones

These honey butter scones are a perfect addition for breakfast or afternoon tea. They are soft and lightly sweetened with natural honey.

San Marzano Tomato Sauce

This San Marzano tomato sauce recipe is simple to make and simmers slowly, which makes it perfect for a big family dinner.

Creamy Lemon Pasta (in under 20 minutes!)

This creamy lemon pasta is ready to eat in 15 minutes, thanks to the help of a few simple and basic items in the pantry.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta recipe is simply scrumptious. It is packed full of flavor and ready in under 20 minutes.

Tomato, Basil, and Ricotta Pizza

Using a few simple ingredients for this tomato, basil, and ricotta pizza give it tremendous flavor. Perfect fall comfort food!

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce, served with a fresh gremolata. The meat is deliciously tender and the rich, full-flavoured sauce is perfect for serving with mashed potatoes, polenta or pasta.

Pork Loin with Apples and Brandy

Pork loin with apples and brandy is easy enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for company.

Creamy Baked Pesto Pasta

This creamy baked pesto pasta is a delicious and easy recipe that’s great on a busy weeknight! And it is super simple to make!

Cottage Pie

This delicious Cottage Pie recipe has a rich meaty beef sauce as the base, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until deliciously golden. An easy Cottage Pie recipe – make a double batch of the sauce to serve with pasta!

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

You really can’t get much more simple than this delicious take on the traditional Spaghetti Aglio e olio. In this version, I add a bunch of fresh herbs

Healthy Chicken Divan – Classic Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

This healthy chicken divan uses no mayo but still has a ton of creamy, yummy flavor. This casserole is made from scratch with fresh broccoli!

Healthy Pumpkin Pie (sweetened with honey)

This healthy pumpkin pie recipe has real puree and is sweetened with honey. It makes a delicious pie with more nutrients & no refined sugars.

Creamy Tortellini with Italian Sausage

This recipe for creamy tortellini with Italian sausage is incredibly tasty & satisfying. It’s a great comfort food that takes minimal effort

Asian Braised Beef Short Ribs

An easy and delicious recipe for meltingly tender Asian Braised Beef Short Ribs, flavored with soy, ginger and. And served over rice.

Moist Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

The sweetness of banana bread with chocolate chips is irresistible. Learn how to make this deliciously moist chocolate chip banana bread here.

slices of banana bread with chocolate chunk pieces on parchment paper.

Crispy and Juicy Italian Roast Chicken

This recipe for Italian Roast Chicken is a definite family favorite. The skin is nice and crispy and the meat is perfectly tender.

Pasta al Forno (Italian baked pasta recipe)

This pasta al forno is the real-Italian deal! Tiny meatballs, and pieces of mozzarella cheese combine with a rich sauce and orecchiette pasta

Sun-dried tomato pesto pizza with Italian Sausage

This sun-dried tomato pesto pizza is simple to make and packed full of delicious creamy and savory flavors. Use your favorite brand of sun-dried tomato pesto to top the pizza for a quick and easy pizza dinner.

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Cheese

Sweet stuffed dates and crispy, smoky bacon are a popular and classic party recipe. If you are looking for an easy & delicious appetizer recipe, look no further! These bacon wrapped dates can be served as a starter or as a snack before dinner.

white serving plate with bacon wrapped dates stuffed with gorgonzola cheese.

Ninja Foodi Chicken Soup Recipe

This incredibly easy Ninja Foodi Chicken Soup recipe is sure to become a new comforting family favorite. Simply made in under 30 minutes!

Bacon & Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

This Bacon and Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese features penne covered in a sauce of butternut squash, parmesan, and white cheddar with bacon and fresh sage.

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Chip Skillet Cookie

Decadent giant chocolate chip cookie recipe that is sure to win over your entire family. It is both soft and sweet, plus incredibly simple to bake in a cast iron skillet!

slice of skillet cookie with glass of milk in background

Crock Pot Minute Steak

This crock pot minute steak recipe is packed full of delicious flavor and is the easiest way to make this cut of beef.

Traditional Cannoli Filling Recipe

This easy to make cannoli filling recipe makes a delicious dessert. Stuff it inside of cannoli shells, with graham crackers, or a pastry.

Farm Fresh Pear Crisp Recipe

This easy Pear Crisp Recipe is a a perfect comforting sweet treat. Made with seasonal fresh pears and baked to a tender perfection.

Instant Pot Beef Thai Red Curry

Full of hearty tender beef, veggies and aromatics like onions, garlic, ginger, sweet peppers and snap peas, and of course yummy curry and coconut milk flavors!

Apple Crumble Muffins

Make a batch of these easy Apple Crumb Muffins for breakfast or as a delicious sweet snack. They are moist, juicy, and easy to make. A perfect snack for your kiddos or an afternoon treat for yourself!

closeup of an apple crumble muffin in a muffin liner.

Creamy Carrot and Acorn Squash Soup

This acorn squash soup recipe is perfectly velvety and creamy. And it makes the ultimate seasonal comfort food.

Healthy Sloppy Joe Recipe

This healthy sloppy joe recipe is the perfect meal that is super easy to make and your family will love it. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Pumpkin Pasta with Spicy Sausage

This 21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pasta with Spicy Sausage is the perfect Fall family dinner! Perfect for your Instant Pot or make Stovetop!

Chicken Bacon Carbonara

This recipe for chicken carbonara is an ultra satisfying comfort food dish. It uses simple ingredients and is easily made in one pot!

Cheese Fondue

How to make a classic Cheese Fondue using Gruyère, Vacherin Fribourgeois and Camembert. This classic fondue recipe from Switzerland is perfect for sharing with friends.

Classic Apple Crisp Recipe

This easy apple crisp recipe is a tasty dessert to make during the fall season. This classic fall treat is quick and easy to make and perfect as a dessert after a tasty meal.

apple crisp in small white bowls with a bowl of green apples to the right of them.

Meatball Marinara Recipe

Homemade meatballs are hearty & super delicious and a classic Italian favorite. This easy meatball marinara recipe is so good, you’ll love it

Pumpkin and Turkey Black Bean Chili

Pumpkin and Turkey Black Bean Chili is a great fall chili recipe with tons of flavor. Even better, it’s super easy to make!

Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe

This easy Ninja Foodi spaghetti recipe is a great quick meal for those busy weeknights. Ready in under 30 minutes and packed full of flavor.

Gluten-Free Beef Stew (Slow Cooker) – Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free

This Whole30 slow cooker beef stew is made right in your crock pot and could not be easier! Gluten-free, dairy-free and made for chilly days and busy weeks!

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pizza with Italian Sausage

This ultra-creamy and delicious Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pizza is topped with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, and ricotta cheese.

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

These turkey meatballs simmer in an easy marinara sauce in the slow cooker! Each meatball is flavorful and packed with fresh herbs.

Traditional Bolognese Sauce

This traditional Bolognese sauce starts with a base of tomatoes, onion, carrot, and celery. Brimming with Italian flavor, its super delicious

Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili with Black Beans

EASY black bean quinoa chili recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep. Turkey quinoa chili gets incredible flavor from my SECRET ingredient!

Healthy Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie

My favorite Fall 21 Day Fix dinner gets an Instant Pot Makeover! This Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie is a healthy version of the comfort food classic!

Meatball Marinara Sub Recipe

Homemade meatballs, a zesty marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese transform into the ultimate meatball marinara sub.

Instant Pot Goulash (Hungarian)

This easy Instant Pot Goulash recipe gives you tender, flavorful Hungarian goulash. Learn how simple it is to make pressure cooker goulash.

Authentic Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

This delicious and easy authentic chicken cacciatore recipe will have you and your family coming back for more.

Comments

Katie says

October 13, 2018 at 5:47 pm

This list is a gold mine!! Thanks so much for including my recipes.

- Mary Beth says
  
  October 14, 2018 at 5:51 am
  
  Thank you of sharing! 🙂
  
Samantha | My Kitchen Love says

October 14, 2018 at 12:15 pm

Thanks for including my soups!! Love all the inspiring recipes.

Holly says

October 14, 2018 at 11:20 pm

What an amazing collections of yumminess! I can’t wait to work my way through this list!

Iryna says

October 15, 2018 at 10:18 am

Thank you for including my recipe! Everything looks delicious! Pinning!

Raquel says

October 16, 2018 at 5:33 pm

What a great collection! Thank you for including my Sweet Potato Soup recipe!

Cadry says

October 19, 2018 at 9:17 am

It’s definitely the season for warm & cozy soups. Thanks for including me!

Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

October 20, 2018 at 4:51 pm

Thank you for including me in this great collection of fall comfort foods! Pinned and tweeted!

Christina | Christina's Cucina says

April 13, 2019 at 5:37 pm

What a source for comfort food! There’s something for everyone! Thanks for including my risotto alla Milanese! 🙂

Fitoru keto says

November 27, 2019 at 7:02 am

Wow! So many recipes to choose! I’ll absolutely try these someday. Thanks for sharing!

- Mary Beth says
  
  December 4, 2019 at 10:03 am
  
  Thank you! 🙂

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