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Comfort Foods

Creamy soups, casseroles, pies, and slow-cooked dishes give this comfort-food collection its familiar character. The recipes bring together substantial textures and preparations associated with home cooking, while allowing room for newer interpretations of those flavors. Find a dish that suits the kind of comforting meal you want to put on the table.

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  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/4…

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  • Parmesan-Herb Cornbread Pudding

    Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 10 cups Perfect Cornbread, at room temperature 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons…

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  • Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

    Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

    I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main course with your favorite bread or rolls. Ingredients…

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  • Fried Zucchini Straws

    If you’re looking for something different to do with your garden surplus of zucchini, one bite of these Fried Zucchini Straws and you’ll be hooked. Ingredients 2 cups…

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  • Peppery Hush Puppies

    Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 2/3…

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  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    The search for the perfect crunch is over! These classic Fried Green Tomatoes get it right with a cornmeal-and-flour crust. Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup…

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  • Noodle Pudding

    Ingredients 3 eggs separated 1/4 pound butter, melted 2 Tablespoons. sugar 1 pound creamed cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 pound freshly cooked noodles, drained 1/2 cup…

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  • King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    Recipe variations on this Texas-favorite chicken casserole abound simply because it’s delicious. 1 (4½- to 5-pound ) whole chicken 2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each 2…

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  • Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Casserole

    1 tablespoon butter 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms ½ cup chopped onion 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce ¼ cup milk 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2…

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  • Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce

    Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer 4 Tablespoons butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 ounces Pepper…

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