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    Home » Main Dish Recipes

    14 Family Friendly Comfort Foods Your Family Will Love

    Published: Oct 8, 2018 · Modified: Oct 23, 2020 by Deanne Frieders · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Do you need family friendly comfort foods your family will love? I know it can be tricky to feed picky eaters and families with a variety of food likes and dislikes. So I've searched high and low to find some "healthy-ish" recipes your family will enjoy!

    So how did I pick these family friendly comfort foods? Well, first of all they had to be easy for you to prep.

    No fussy techniques and no weird ingredients you have to hunt down.

    I also made sure to include some crock pot recipes, because this small appliance is one of my best friends in the kitchen.

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    Family Friendly Comfort Foods

    Photo Credit: www.tammileetips.com

    Crock Pot Mashed Cauliflower loaded with garlic and cheese

    Don't run away when I say this vegetable in the spotlight....it's cauliflower!  If you haven't tried this cruciferous vegetable as a potato replacement, you've got to give it a try. The best way to do this is to try it along with pals bacon & cheddar cheese!

    Photo Credit: thesaltymarshmallow.com

    Crockpot Chili Frito Pie

    Our family loves this Crockpot Frito Chili Pie from the Salty Marshmallow, so much so that I make it frequently! Warm, hearty chili and crunchy frito chips - what's not to love????

    Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

    The taste of pumpkin pie in your morning oatmeal is comfort food at its best! Add a drizzle of real maple syrup and you're set up for a banner day!

    Photo Credit: www.primaverakitchen.com

    Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe

    You know I have to sneak some healthy stuff in here, like this Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet from Primavera Kitchen. It's chocked full of lean meat, flavorful spices and yummy sweet potatoes.

    Even better, it's a one pan meal which means less dish washing for all of us. Hooray!

    Photo Credit: damndelicious.net

    Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

    Here's a tip for all of you with picky eaters. Don't say the word "quinoa" when they ask what's for dinner and all will be fine. I mean, I didn't know how to pronounce it for two years, but I do know how to cook it now.

    Go ahead and make Broccoli Quinoa Casserole from Damn Delicious. For one, it's healthy. It's also cheesy and ready in 30 minutes

    Chicken Nugget Hack: Easy Chicken Nugget Burritos

    They're chicken nuggets IN a burrito. Need I say more? I promise your family will love this one!!

    Photo Credit: cafedelites.com

    Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

    Another comfort food recipe with a healthier spin!

    Photo Credit: carlsbadcravings.com

    25 Minute Garlic Mozzarella Margherita Pasta 

    Tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozzarella - it's the pizza in pasta form. And ready in 25 minutes.

    Photo Credit: lilluna.com

    Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

    My Mom used to make us Chicken Tetrazzini when we were growing up, so it's a warm fuzzy in my heart. This recipe from Lil Luna has a creamy sauce that looks divine!

    One Pan Chili Mac and Cheese

    One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a ground beef skillet meal the whole family enjoys! Even better, this easy chili mac skillet recipe is ready in 30 minutes.

    Photo Credit: www.savorytooth.com

    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Soup - Savory Tooth

    It's easy to assemble, simple to make and has the creamy comfort of cream cheese to make you feel all warm & cozy!

    Photo Credit: soupaddict.com

    Cold-Fighting Couscous Chicken Soup

    It has ginger, turmeric, and garlic that promote a healthy system but honestly, I'd just make it because it's good!

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    1. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids

      October 08, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      These all look so good! Love comfort foods, especially in the fall and winter 🙂

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      • Deanne

        October 13, 2018 at 10:17 am

        Yes! It's my favorite part of the cold weather!

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