Snowy days call for hearty comfort foods that warm you up from the inside out. We don’t make the rules—it’s just a fact. Next time you’re snowed in at home, turn to this cozy collection of casseroles, soups, crowd-pleasing treats, and more for irresistible recipe inspiration.
Homemade Mac and Cheese
Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
“This homemade mac and cheese is topped with buttered bread crumbs for pure comfort food. It’s easy to make the cheese sauce from scratch, starting with a roux and adding milk, Cheddar, and Parmesan to make a rich, decadent sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the noodles.” —Judy
The Best Baked Ziti
“Simply the best baked ziti recipe. I am half Italian, was raised eating the finest Italian-American cuisine, and have filmed almost 2,000 recipe videos, so when you consider all of those facts, it seems incredible that I have never posted a video for baked ziti. Hopefully I make up for that long wait by posting what I think is the best version of it.” —Chef John
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This chicken Cordon Bleu casserole has all the creamy and wonderful flavor of the traditional dish with a little of the fat and hassle removed.” —Felicia
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This Sloppy Joe casserole is a great comfort food recipe that I love to make on a cold winter day. It’s always a hit at potluck dinners.” —Theresa Harnar
Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling: Sue Mitchell
“This super easy dump and bake meatball casserole made with frozen meatballs and prepared marinara sauce comes together in minutes and then just needs to bake in the oven. Perfect family staple on weeknights.” —Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD
Neiman Marcus Cake
Peyton Beckwith
“Looking for a cake recipe that will give you something like the ooey, gooey butter cake you had at Neiman Marcus? Try this one!” —MaryCatherine Bailey
Best Taco Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This taco casserole with ground beef and tortilla chips is easy to make and very tasty. I often substitute with ground turkey and low-fat dairy products, and it’s still delicious! Serve this casserole with chips, salsa, and green salad.” —ANDREALF63
Sheet Pan Buttermilk Pancakes
“Sheet pan pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast hacks for busy mornings or breakfast meal prep. The buttermilk makes these baked pancakes light, fluffy, and oh-so-delicious! This sheet pan pancake recipe can be easily customized by adding your favorite fruit or other pancake toppings on top of the batter before cooking.” —fabeveryday
Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
“This is a simple and easy recipe for making Sloppy Joes for 24 or more people. Yes, I know, what kind of good Sloppy Joe recipe uses Manwich? In this case it’s used as a base (like ketchup) to make a really tasty dish. I used the best ideas of several Sloppy Joe recipes on the Allrecipes website, added my own twist, and expanded it for a crowd.” —Mr Belvidere
Potato Salad for a Crowd
lutzflcat
“This potato salad for a crowd is moist, eggy, and chunky, and it contains no pickles! It makes 40 servings.” —Allrecipes Cook
Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake (Crowd Size)
Allrecipes / Karen Hibbard
“Served to a dozen friends—all gave 5 stars!” —KeenTart8821
White Bean Soup for a Crowd
“This hearty, easy soup is a filling and economical solution to feeding a crowd for supper. Serve it with a salad and cornbread or crusty whole grain bread for a delicious meal.” —Zonya Gingrich
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
“I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a potluck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it’s always been a family favorite.” —katiefbenham
Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This boilermaker chili is the one the gang eats at Purdue Boilermaker football games. Cooking this chili low and slow helps flavors meld and intensify. I always prep and cook the chili the night before, and reheat it the next day. This is a combination of many different tomato-based chili recipes.” —MIGHTYPURDUE22
Pitcher Perfect Margaritas
“I created this margarita pitcher recipe after tweaking several other margarita recipes to get that classic taste in a pitcher-size for parties.” —TATTOOMAMA
Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Sammy Mila / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
“This slow cooker white chicken chili is very quick and easy to prep, and never fails to please. My family and friends just love it! Serve with corn chips, diced onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese.” —Kevin and Tammy P
Jamie’s Minestrone Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I made this homemade minestrone soup after becoming tired of the excess salt and lack of veggies in canned ones. I based this recipe off of the delicious, vegetable-rich minestrone served at Sheepherder’s Inn in Sacramento, California.” —Jamie
Hot Buttered Rum in a Slow Cooker
“A 50/50 mix of hot water and dark rum, a little butter, and a sprinkle of brown sugar, all spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. It’s smooth, sweet, and salty, with a slight bite from the rum. Economy party-sized.” —Meyersgold
Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
Dotdash Meredith Food Stuidos
“These baked ham and cheese sliders are the most delicious sandwiches and perfect for any party. They are so good that even the pickiest of eaters will eat these!” —LisaT
Seven-Layer Taco Dip
AllRecipes / Julia Hartbeck
“This taco dip recipe is an easy appetizer to prep with layers of refried beans, lettuce, salsa, veggies, and cheese. It’s always a big hit at parties and family get-togethers — people gather around the platter until it’s gone!” —SUE CASE
Absolute Mexican Cornbread
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This Mexican cornbread has got to be the tastiest and the most moist cornbread I have ever made. It is the most requested thing I cook, so I am sharing it. Don’t let the ingredients fool you. It’s unbelievable.” —Judy Spence
Cheesy Ham Potato Bake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“An easy ham, cheese, and potato casserole. I have been told by several people that this could possibly be the best thing they ever tasted. Cheese, ham, and hash browns make this a dish even your pickiest eater will like. A delicious recipe your kids will beg you to make!” —Heather Gray
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This Buffalo chicken tater tot casserole tastes just like a Buffalo chicken dip, but better! The tater tots make this a filling dish and eliminate the need for a side—great for a Superbowl party.” —Keaton Larson
Old-Fashioned Snow Cream
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
“My dad always said we had to wait until there was at least 2 ½ feet of snow on the ground, with more coming steadily because then we knew the snow was clean. I can count on one hand the number of times the snow was clean enough to make old-fashioned snow ice cream. It’s almost worth moving to a part of the country with more snow because this recipe is good stuff!” —SUZYL
Brookies (Brownie Cookies)
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This brookie recipe was inspired by a co-worker who couldn’t decide if she wanted brownies or chocolate chip cookies for her birthday treat. Since she said I should just pick one, I thought this up on the way home. I couldn’t find a recipe like it on Allrecipes, so I created it. These brookies go quickly; I usually make a double batch in a jelly roll pan.” —Melanie B