Winter is almost here, which means it’s time to treat yourself to an endless array of comfort foods to compensate for the cold weather (read: Hibernation mode). At Spoon, we’re over trying to eat healthier versions of our favorite comfort foods because we worked too hard cramming for finals, and it’s not like eating healthy ever worked anyway. We want the real thing — Ron Swanson style.
1. Candy-Stuffed Pancakes
Photo by Gaby Scelzo
Jut mix pancake mix and your favorite candy for this deliciousness. Find the recipe here.
2. Cream Cheese Pasta
Photo by Maris Rosenfeld
Ha, who needs a meal plan now? Make it here.
3. Southwestern Chicken Tomato Soup
Photo by Nicole Korolevich
Why decide between chicken soup and tomato soup when you can have both? Recipe here.
4. 11-Layer Pumpkin and Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
Photo by Julia Wilson
Eleven layers and you’ll still want s’more. Make it here.
5. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Photo by Bailey Culpepper
Pumpkin spice just got a lot less basic. Recipe here.
6. Sticky Maple Crescent Buns
Photo by Bailey Culpepper
When is mixing butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon a bad idea? Recipe here.
7. Mini Nutella Croissants
Photo by Adrianna Simeone
They’re mini so they’re healthy-ish, right? Make it here.
8. Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie
Photo by Alison Weissbrot
Look, mom. I’m an adult. Recipe here.
9. Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
Photo by Abigail Wilkins
Who needs thin mints when you have these? Recipe here.
10. Pizzadilla
Photo by Trissa Gurney
For those days when you really want a pizza, but you’re too lazy to use an oven. Make it here.
11. S’mores Krispie Treats
Photo by Amanda Raquel Rodriguez
These make a great portable breakfast. Learn how to make them here.
12. Nutella-Stuffed Hot Chocolate French Toast
Photo by Ethan Cappello
You just can’t say no to Nutella, especially when it’s on hot chocolate French toast. Recipe here.
13. Hassleback Baked Potatoes
Photo by Amanda Shulman
You’ll never go back to eating baked potatoes after trying this. Recipe here.
14. Bacon Mashed Potato Cheese Bombs
Photo by Amy Erikson
These bombs are the bomb dot com. Make them here.
15. Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls
Because it’s pumpkin spice season. Recipe here.
16. Chicken Meatballs
Photo by Becca Miller
You don’t need to drive to NYC to get delicious meatballs anymore. Make them here.
17. Bacon Mac and Cheese Jalapeño Poppers
Your tastebuds are going to explode from all this deliciousness. Recipe here.
18. White Wine Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce
Photo by Kelda Baljon
Nothing will ever be more comforting than pasta and butter. Recipe here.
19. Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Photo by Megan Yee
Taking bread and cheese to the next level. Make it here.
20. Pizza Bread Pudding
Photo by Alex Furuya
Yes, this heavenly creation actually exists. Make it here.
21. Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Risotto
Photo by Vedika Luthra
Fine dining. Recipe here.
22. Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Photo by Caroline Liu
There’s nothing more exciting than eating stuff off of a stick. Recipe here.
23. Cheesy Potato Nachos
The best way to have nachos. Plus, it’s toaster oven friendly. Recipe here.
24. Mashed Potatoes
Photo by Vernell Dunams
Add bacon and extra cheese for extra comfort. Recipe here.
25. Pizza Dip Fondue
Photo by Hannah Giardina
No fancy fondue equipment necessary. You can even make it in your dorm room. Recipe here.
26. Marshmallow Creme Fondue
Photo by Hannah Giardina
SO MANY DIPPING POSSIBILITIES: Strawberries, Girl Scout Cookies, Milanos, your fingers, etc. Make it here.
27. Salami and Provolone Hot Pocket
Photo by Amanda Guido
Forget the microwave stuff and make this instead. Recipe here.
28. French Hot Chocolate
Photo by Natsuko Mazany
Perfect for cold nights and Netflix. Recipe here.
29. Better Than Boxed Mac and Cheese
Photo by Patrick Domingo
Just follow the instructions on the box and spice it up with these additional steps.
30. Simple Chicken Pot Pie
Photo Courtesy of Peter Cheng
Easy and cheap to make. For the college student with no money and no time. Recipe here.
31. Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Photo by Meghan Walsh
Make this if you’re feeling like a mac and cheese snob. Recipe here.
32. 5-Ingredient Chili
Photo by Marissa Arnett
It’s even better when it’s 5-ingredient. Recipe here.
33. Portable Chicken Pot Pies
Photo by Xinyi Liu
If you’re looking for a portable version with a delicious flaky, buttery crust. Make it here.
34. Loaded Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Hey, if it happens to be healthy, we won’t complain. Recipe here.
35. Baked Apple Cider Donut Bites
Photo by Christian Stafford
It’s apple season. Make this recipe here.
36. French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Who needs soup when you can make a sandwich? Recipe here.
37. Cinnamon Rolls
Photo by Gaby Scelzo
These are like pillows of sweet, cinnamon-y goodness. Recipe here.
38. Beer Batter Waffle with Carne Asada
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Breakfast burritos have got some competition. Recipe here.
39. Chocolate Bacon Bark
Photo by Analiese Trimber
Chocolate and bacon is bae. Recipe here.
40. PB&J Stuffed French Toast
Photo by Alex Vu
All your childhood favorites in one sandwich. Make yours like this.
41. Upside-Down Grilled Cheese
Photo by Alexandra Wee
How do you make a grilled cheese sandwich better? More cheese. Find it here.