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Comfort Food Recipes They'll Be Begging You for Again and Again

10 Comfort Foods to Soothe You From the Inside Out

By , About.com Guide

Comfort food recipes are all about creating good food from good memories. Of course, everybody's definition of comfort food is different, but who doesn't find mac and cheese, pot pies, meatloaf and cookies comforting? Remember, these recipes aren't just about taste. They're about that feeling you got when you were a kid eating something good with people you love.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Baked Macaroni and CheeseJean-Francois Rivière/Getty Images

Creamy, cheesy and oh so satisfying, this recipe is perfect for busy moms, because you can make it in advance and just reheat when you're ready to serve. Better yet: It's better for the kids than anything that comes from a box and it tastes so much better, too.

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Chicken Pot PieJeff Shaffer/ Dawn Smith/Getty Images

Any time you can get away with serving pie for dinner, it's a good thing in my book. And this chicken pot pie recipe is truly comforting. Creamy and rich, this chicken pot pie is a great make-ahead recipe, too.

Sausage Lasagna Recipe

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This hearty sausage lasagna recipe fills the belly and the soul. And this recipe will feed a crowd. It's perfect for Sunday dinners. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Broccoli Cheddar SoupPaul Poplis/Getty Images

This rich and creamy soup is hearty enough to make a meal all by itself, and it certainly warms you from the inside out. Serve with a hunk of crusty French bread.

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Shepherds PiePaul Poplis/Getty Images

Shepherds pie is a classic comfort food in England. Though it's normally made with ground lamb, this recipe uses ground beef, because it's easier to get. Basically a casserole of beef, vegetables and mashed potatoes, this shepherds pie is a classic meal in one dish the whole family will enjoy.

King Ranch Chicken Recipe

King Ranch Chicken CasseroleStephanie Gallagher

If you live in the South, this casserole is a familiar recipe to you. If not, you owe it to yourself to try this recipe. The key is to use good-quality ingredients. It makes all the difference.

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Chicken Noodle SoupStephanie Gallagher
When things are tough, doesn't a bowl of chicken noodle soup make everything right in the world? I think so, and that's why this is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. Make a big batch and freeze half for later.

Hot Brown Recipe

Kentucky Hot Brown SandwichStephanie Gallagher
Made famous by the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, this is a soul-warming sandwich of turkey and bacon (and sometimes tomato) and a creamy cheese sauce. It's the perfect soother for cold days.

Recipe for Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potato MeatloafStephanie Gallagher

There's nothing that says home cooking more than meatloaf and mashed potatoes. And that's why this is one of my family's favorite meals. The mashed potatoes are spread on top of the meatloaf, so all you need to add is a side of green beans.

Creamy Slow Cooker Rice Pudding

Rice PuddingGetty Images/Photodisc

This easy slow cooker rice pudding takes only 10 minutes of active prep time, yet the flavor is as rich and creamy as if it were made on the stovetop.

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