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By Joanie Zisk
on Jan 20, 2020, Updated Apr 21, 2021
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We’ve gathered our most popular comfort food recipes that you’re sure to enjoy. Recipes include beef stew, tuna casserole, meatloaf, and many more!
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There’s something special about comfort foods that we seem to crave throughout the year. When it’s cold, a big bowl of something warm and wonderful feels right. If we’ve had a bad day, many of us crave a glorious carb filled meal. And on days when we’re feeling like we just want to curl up on a sofa in something comfortable and binge watch our favorite show, a hearty nostalgic dish seems to call out to us.
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Here we’ve gathered our favorite (and most popular!) comfort food recipes. Each recipe is designed to serve one person, possibly two if a side dish is also shared.
Within this list, you’re sure to find many hearty and delicious recipes you’re sure to enjoy.
Table of Contents
- Healthy Comfort Food Recipes
- Comfort Food Recipe Side Dishes
Healthy Comfort Food Recipes
Pork Tenderloin For One
4.92 from 24 votes
Discover how to make pork tenderloin with our simple, single serving recipe. Ideal for a quick, tasty dinner for one, without any leftovers.
Pork Tenderloin For One
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls For One
4.93 from 13 votes
Enjoy a single serving of unstuffed cabbage rolls in minutes! This easy recipe is perfect for those who are short on time but still want to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal. Made with simple ingredients, these unstuffed cabbage rolls are quick and easy to make, and they're sure to satisfy.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
Easy Ham Steak Recipe
4.94 from 33 votes
Enjoy a quick, delicious ham steak with brown sugar glaze ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
Ham Steak For One Recipe
Healthy Turkey Chili For One
4.80 from 10 votes
Single serve Turkey Chili recipe made with lean ground turkey, tomatoes, vegetables, and spices. A healthier alternative to beef chili, this flavor packed single serving meal can be ready in 30 minutes!
Turkey Chili For One Recipe
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup For One
5 from 4 votes
Creamy Instant Pot butternut squash soup is a healthy and hearty soup recipe made in a pressure cooker. Get the slow simmered flavor in half the time with this flavorful butternut squash soup recipe.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup For One
5 from 5 votes
Enjoy a quick & comforting single serving of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. Perfect for chilly days or a cozy pick-me-up with classic home flavors.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Italian Meatball For One
5 from 6 votes
Easy to make giant Italian meatball topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese. This homemade, oven baked meatball is juicy & filled with flavor!
Italian Meatball For One Recipe
Pork Stir Fry For One
4.86 from 35 votes
Make a quick and healthy single serving ground pork stir fry with our easy dinner for one recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for a delicious, nutritious, and fast dinner. Ideal for busy weeknights!
Pork Stir Fry For One Recipe
Chickpea Curry For One
4.95 from 20 votes
Quickly prepare a flavorful Chickpea Curry in 20 minutes! A delightful dish with rich spices, creamy coconut milk, and hearty chickpeas.
Chickpea Curry For One Recipe
Chicken Caprese For One
5 from 19 votes
Enjoy a single serving of Chicken Caprese, ready in 30 minutes. A classic Caprese blend with seasoned chicken, tomatoes, red onions, balsamic glaze, and melted mozzarella. Simple, elegant, and easy to clean up, it's the perfect mix of health and taste.
Chicken Caprese For One Recipe
Lemon Garlic Chicken For One
4.88 from 32 votes
Enjoy a single serve Lemon Garlic Chicken meal, ready in under 30 minutes. Cook it in the oven or on the grill, and serve with rice, pasta, or in a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option. Quick, versatile, and full of flavor.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Butter Chicken For One
4.73 from 22 votes
This is the easiest Butter Chicken recipe you'll find. Incredible flavors, quick and easy to make, this classic Indian dish will surely become a favorite.
Butter Chicken For One Recipe
French Onion Soup For One
4.93 from 27 votes
Indulge in a comforting bowl of French Onion Soup. Rich, savory, and topped with melted cheese, this easy soup recipe brings gourmet flavor to your kitchen.
French Onion Soup For One Recipe
Healthy Sloppy Joe For One
4.93 from 13 votes
A healthy Sloppy Joe made with lean ground turkey, chopped red bell peppers and sweetened with molasses. Lower in fat and calories than a traditional Sloppy Joe sandwich and even more delicious!
Sloppy Joe For One Recipe
Mini Zucchini Lasagna
4.85 from 13 votes
Healthy, low carb, cheesy zucchini lasagna made with all of the wonderful ingredients found in a traditional lasagna but without the noodles.
Mini Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby For One
4.88 from 16 votes
Make a Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby in under 30 minutes! Enjoy a buttery pancake with fluffy-crispy textures, savory ham, and melted cheese.
Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby Recipe
Nostalgic Southern Comfort Food Recipes
Salisbury Steak For One
4.77 from 30 votes
This Salisbury Steak Recipe For One is single serving comfort food at it's finest. Low in carbs and topped with a mushroom, onion gravy. Made with with pantry staples, this comforting meal can be ready in minutes.
Salisbury Steak For One Recipe
Slow Cooker Meatloaf For One
4.94 from 16 votes
This Mini Slow Cooker Meatloaf is tender and juicy and so easy to make! Made with onions, garlic, spices and topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. This simple recipe makes the perfect amount to serve one or two people. Included in the recipe are instructions for converting a Crockpot or Crockpot-style slow cooker into a single serving slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Meatloaf For One
Beef Stroganoff For One
4.92 from 34 votes
Make a delicious, quick, and easy single serve Beef Stroganoff with tender beef, creamy sauce, no canned soup, and cooks in 30 minutes. A satisfying meal!
Beef Stroganoff For One Recipe
Twice Baked Eggplant
4.85 from 53 votes
Indulge in this Twice Baked Eggplant, a creamy and cheesy dish that's both comforting and nutritious. Perfect for low carb and traditional diets alike.
Twice Baked Eggplant For One Recipe
French Bread Pizza
5 from 5 votes
Discover how to make delicious French Bread Pizza in minutes! An easy, customizable recipe perfect for a quick, cheesy meal.
French Bread Pizza Recipe
Tuna Casserole For One
4.90 from 37 votes
Enjoy a single serving tuna casserole crafted from one can of tuna, featuring a rich homemade creamy sauce, pasta, and a crisp, buttery topping.
Tuna Casserole For One Recipe
Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
4.67 from 24 votes
Savor a Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf, blending classic burger flavors in a homestyle meal for 1-2. Juicy beef, smoky bacon, and gooey cheese in every bite.
Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Taco Casserole For One
5 from 18 votes
Layers of seasoned ground beef and cheese between crispy tostadas and baked in the oven. Easy single servings recipe is absolutely delicious!
Taco Casserole For One Recipe
Beef Stew For One
4.87 from 23 votes
A hearty, classic Beef Stew filled with amazingly tender beef, onions, carrots, and gold potatoes. You'll love how easy this stew is to make and how rich and satisfying it tastes! This recipe makes the ideal amount for one person.
Beef Stew For One Recipe
Mini Lasagna
4.91 from 42 votes
Indulge in a delicious Mini Lasagna, perfect for serving one or two. This small lasagna recipe features classic flavors and bakes in just 30 minutes!
Mini Lasagna Recipe
Comfort Food Recipe Side Dishes
You might like to consider serving any of these single serving side dish recipes with any of the comfort food recipes listed:
Cornbread
Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Butternut Squash
Cucumber Salad
Irish Soda Bread
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