50+ Fall Comfort Food Recipes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shredded Chicken Tacos
These shredded chicken tacos are quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot. They’re also very healthy and tasty.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Pork Loin with Apples and Brandy
Pork loin with apples and brandy is easy enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for company.
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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!
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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!
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Creamy Carrot and Acorn Squash Soup
This acorn squash soup recipe is perfectly velvety and creamy. And it makes the ultimate seasonal comfort food.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Traditional Bolognese Sauce
This traditional Bolognese sauce starts with a base of tomatoes, onion, carrot, and celery. Brimming with Italian flavor, its super delicious
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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!
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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!
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Meatball Marinara Sub Recipe
Homemade meatballs, a zesty marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese transform into the ultimate meatball marinara sub.
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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.
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Authentic Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
This delicious and easy authentic chicken cacciatore recipe will have you and your family coming back for more.
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This list is a gold mine!! Thanks so much for including my recipes.
Thank you of sharing! 🙂
Thanks for including my soups!! Love all the inspiring recipes.
What an amazing collections of yumminess! I can’t wait to work my way through this list!
Thank you for including my recipe! Everything looks delicious! Pinning!
What a great collection! Thank you for including my Sweet Potato Soup recipe!
It’s definitely the season for warm & cozy soups. Thanks for including me!
Thank you for including me in this great collection of fall comfort foods! Pinned and tweeted!
What a source for comfort food! There’s something for everyone! Thanks for including my risotto alla Milanese! 🙂
Wow! So many recipes to choose! I’ll absolutely try these someday. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! 🙂