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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    28 Comforting Meals to Make When the Temperature Drops

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 30, 2025, updated January 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    As the temperature drops, there's nothing quite like a warm, comforting meal to make you feel cozy and satisfied. From hearty soups to rich casseroles, these 28 meals are perfect for chilly days and will warm you from the inside out. Whether you're cooking for yourself or sharing with loved ones, these dishes are sure to bring comfort and joy during the colder months.

    Spaghetti Pie

    Spaghetti Pie.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    Spaghetti Pie is a great meal for the family that’s simple to prepare and full of protein. It’s hearty and satisfying, making it ideal for chilly evenings.

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    Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a warm and hearty meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. This classic dish brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese for a comforting dinner.

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    Traditional Bucatini Carbonara with Guanciale

    Bucatini carbonara on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Casual Epicure.

    Pasta Carbonara with Guanciale is a traditional Roman dish that features crispy guanciale mixed with pasta in a rich, creamy sauce made from eggs and Parmigiano Reggiano. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for chilly evenings.

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    Peruvian Beef Noodle Soup

    Peruvian Beef Noodle Soup.
    Photo Credit: Beyond Mere Sustenance.

    A warm bowl of soup is perfect for chilly days. This Sopa Criolla features lean beef, angel hair pasta, fresh vegetables, and a hint of ají panca, offering a comforting meal that's ready in just thirty minutes.

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    One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    30 Minute One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken tortilla soup is a simple and quick meal perfect for chilly evenings. With a flavorful broth packed with beans, corn, tomatoes, and shredded chicken, it all comes together in one pot in about 30 minutes.

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    Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup

    Minestrone Soup (Copycat Olive Garden).
    Photo Credit: Belly Rules the Mind.

    This minestrone soup is a comforting dish that captures the flavors of the Olive Garden version right in your kitchen. It's hearty, packed with vegetables, and can be made easily using an Instant Pot or a large pot.

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    Authentic Slow Cooker Birria

    Authentic Slow Cooker Birria.
    Photo Credit: Muy Bueno Blog.

    Birria de Res is a flavorful dish that's perfect for chilly evenings. This authentic Mexican recipe can be enjoyed as delicious tacos or a hearty stew.

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    Kimchi Mac and Cheese

    Kimchi Mac and Cheese.
    Photo credit: Mikha Eats.

    This mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, with a crunchy topping that adds a nice texture. The addition of kimchi gives it a fresh kick that balances out the richness, making it a perfect dish for chilly evenings.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles.
    Photo Credit: Gluesticks.

    Creamy slow cooker chicken and noodles are perfect for chilly evenings. It's simple to prepare with everyday ingredients and tastes great.

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    Zuppa Toscana

    Zuppa Toscana.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    This Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with vegetables, Parmesan, bacon, and Italian sausage, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare.

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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: Swirls of Flavor.,

    This recipe creates a flavorful sauce while it cooks in the slow cooker. It's a simple dish that's perfect for chilly evenings.

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    Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

    Chicken broccoli alfredo with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

    This one-pot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is simple to prepare and great for family dinners. With chicken and broccoli, this pasta dish is a complete meal.

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    Potato Ground Beef Casserole

    Ground Beef Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This ground beef casserole is a family favorite that's perfect for chilly evenings. It features seasoned beef in a tasty tomato sauce, layered with filling potatoes and topped with melted cheese.

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    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

    A scoop of Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: Flavorful Eats.

    This dish features soft Italian chicken meatballs smothered in marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for warming you up on chilly nights. Enjoy these cheesy meatballs over pasta or in a sub for a hearty meal.

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    Easy Vegan Mushroom Noodle Soup

    Easy Vegan Mushroom Noodle Soup
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    This mushroom noodle soup is perfect for chilly evenings. It features fresh microgreens and a drizzle of ginger-shallot oil for added flavor.

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    One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup

    A bowl of macaroni cheese burger soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cheeseburger soup is a quick and simple meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes using only one pot. It's a cheesy and comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    King ranch chicken casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    This Southern dish is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly night. With gooey cheese, chicken, and southwest flavors, this easy casserole is packed with taste and requires very little effort.

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    Beer Cheese Potato Soup with Sausage

    Beer Cheese Potato Soup with Sausage.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This filling beer cheese potato soup brings together the classic tastes of sausage and potatoes with the rich flavor of Wisconsin beer cheese. It's perfect for warming up on chilly days.

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    Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole

    Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole.
    Photo Credit: All in the Family Recipes.

    This Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole is a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. With a rich broth, homemade meatballs, and fresh veggies, it’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

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    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta served on a skillet.
    Photo Credit: Savory Cipolla.

    This creamy vegetarian pasta features sun-dried tomato pesto and is packed with delicious garlic, basil, and cheese flavors. It's easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Hamburger Rice Casserole

    Hamburger Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    This hamburger rice casserole is a simple and tasty dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. With ground beef and steamed broccoli, it’s perfect for cozy dinners on chilly nights.

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    Chicken and Chickpea Soup

    Chicken and Chickpea Soup
    Photo Credit: tried and true recipe.

    This chicken and chickpea soup is a simple and satisfying dinner option. With just a few ingredients and some time to let it cook, you’ll have a warm meal ready to enjoy.

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Cheesy Tortellini Bake is quick and easy, taking just about 20 minutes to prepare with only a handful of ingredients. It's a simple one-pan meal that's perfect for chilly evenings.

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    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole

    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cooking Up Memories.

    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole is a cozy dish that mixes leftover BBQ chicken with pasta, corn, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese. Topped with BBQ sauce, green onions, and cilantro, this is a great meal for chilly evenings.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    A bowl of fried spaghetti with green curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Thai curry and spaghetti come together in a dish that's sure to become a weekly favorite. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for chilly evenings.

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    Vegan White Bean Chili

    Vegan White Bean Chili.
    Photo Credit: Ooh Lal La It's Vegan.

    This black garlic chili is packed with hearty flavors from cannellini beans, fresh veggies, and seasonal spices. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for chilly evenings.

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    Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

    Slow Cooker French Onion Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker French Onion Soup is a cozy dish perfect for chilly evenings. It features a flavorful onion broth topped with crunchy croutons and melted cheese.

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    Cauliflower Beef Taco Skillet

    Cauliflower beef taco skillet on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

    This easy Cauliflower Beef Taco Skillet is a flavorful, low-carb way to satisfy your cravings for Mexican food. An easy, busy weeknight meal that takes about 30 minutes to make!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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