50 Easy Recipes to Make When You Need Comfort Food Quick

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50 Easy Recipes to Make When You Need Comfort Food Quick2/50 Beef with Ramen Noodles 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made up this recipe when I was looking for good Chinese food in beautiful Oregon. Each time I make this, I change something slightly. Leftovers heat easily in the microwave or fry pan. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 601 calories, 28g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 2086mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 40g protein. 3/50 Great Garlic Bread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty garlic bread topped with flavor makes a great side for any pasta dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 283 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 4/50 Two-Minute Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 101 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g

My mother always made this skillet while we were growing up

protein. 5/50 Turkey Biscuit Skillet 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother always made this skillet while we were growing up. Now I make it for my husband and kids. I use the small-size biscuits because the larger ones don’t seem to brown up as nicely on the top. —Keri Boffeli, Monticello, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 319 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 6/50 Tuna Patty 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

My husband likes his topped with melted Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard

Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty change-of-pace sandwich is as quick to prepare as your favorite hamburger. My husband likes his topped with melted Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard. Salmon can be substituted for a more ‘elegant’ burger. —Joann Brasington, Sumter, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 363 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 7/50 Easy Beef Soup 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go

Even my husband, who admits he’s no cook, makes it on occasion

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful, easy beef soup comes together in minutes. Even my husband, who admits he’s no cook, makes it on occasion. —Agnes Bierbaum, Gainesville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 142 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 8/50 The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on

With the temperature in the 90’s every day, I didn’t want to turn on the oven

the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor of butter one expects on a grilled cheese sandwich.—Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 659 calories, 49g fat (27g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 9/50 Skillet Pizza 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe during a hot spell one summer. With the temperature in the 90’s every day, I didn’t want to turn on the oven.

So I decided to make our favorite family pizza in a skillet instead!

So I decided to make our favorite family pizza in a skillet instead! Anyone who likes pizza, has kids or just wants a quick and simple meal would likely enjoy Skillet Pizza. It’s great to take along to get-togethers, too – you can prepare it at home, then just plug in the skillet when you arrive. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 298 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 10/50 School-Night Sausage Stroganoff 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved School-Night Sausage Stroganoff Recipe photo by

It’s a savory, creamy dish that’s quick to fix on a busy school night

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe in an old church cookbook about 25 years ago and tweaked it to fit my family’s tastes. It’s a savory, creamy dish that’s quick to fix on a busy school night. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups sausage mixture with 1-1/2 cups noodles: 675 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 1204mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 11/50 Skillet Mac and Cheese 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Mac and Cheese

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy!

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids really go for the rich cheese flavor, but I’ve never met an adult who didn’t love it just as much. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 600 calories, 37g fat (23g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 12/50 Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2

Everyone will want this recipe

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. —Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 175 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 13/50 Chicken and Dumplings 103 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe

It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again

From the Recipe Creator: Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch hearken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 14/50 Homemade Corn Dogs 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe

Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog batter

From the Recipe Creator: Prepare corn dogs at home just like you’d get at the fair. Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog batter. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 corn dog: 316 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 15/50 Swedish Meatballs 59 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Swedish Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family

dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings

dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s mouth starts watering. —Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas Nutrition Facts: 6 meatballs with 1-3/4 cups noodles and about 1/3 cup gravy: 834 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1711mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 50g protein. 16/50 Mango Avocado Salsa 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved CHRISTINE MA FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When serving a crowd, double or quadruple this

The onion, tomato and mango can be chopped in advance

guacamole. The onion, tomato and mango can be chopped in advance. Add avocado just before serving. —Diana Nienberg, McComb, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 67 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/50 Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies 73 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “Hey, these are good!” is the surprised remark I hear when I

bake these for the family

bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. —Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 157 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 18/50 Chicken & Cheese Tortilla Pie 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Cheese Tortilla Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trust me when I say this hearty dish can be

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