7 Comfort Food Recipes for Every Night of the Week

Cooling weather calls for hearty comfort food recipes that warm you up from the inside out. You’ll find some of our newest and most delicious comfort food dinners for every night of the week in this bookmark-worthy collection, from stick-to-your-bones soups to crowd-pleasing and cozy casseroles you’ll never get tired of.

Monday: Pork Chops Italiano

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“Tender pork chops, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes—this main dish is loaded with Italian flavor. Great served over noodles.” —lutzflcat

Tuesday: The Best Swamp Soup

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“The best swamp soup is made with beans, greens, tomatoes with green chiles, and savory Southern smoked sausage. It’s a hearty soup, and it’s delicious with cornbread!” —Nicole McLaughlin

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup

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“Use your slow cooker for this comforting Italian sausage soup with ziti pasta and sausage in tomato sauce topped with cheese.” —Juliana Hale

Thursday: Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

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“This eggplant casserole was thrown together in a hurry when I made it for my husband. I am not real big on eggplant but it turned out to be delicious. I even ate the leftovers!” —Renee’ Levins

Friday: Creamy Tomato Chicken and White Beans

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“This one-pot tomato chicken and white beans dish is reminiscent of Tuscan white beans. Crispy, tender chicken thighs sit on top of creamy white beans and cherry tomatoes in a flavorful white wine sauce.” —Juliana Hale

Saturday: Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits

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“Use your slow cooker to make chicken pot pie with biscuits on top to sop up the sauce. All the flavors of chicken pot pie but without the fuzz of making a crust. A delicious comfort dish for fall or winter.” —Juliana Hale

Sunday: Classic Swiss Steak

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“This classic Swiss steak, round or rump steak slowly braised with tomatoes and vegetables, is best served over rice. This comforting dish is also easy on the budget.” —Nicole McLaughlin