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We’ve gathered our most popular comfort food recipes that you’re sure to enjoy. Recipes include beef stew, tuna casserole, meatloaf, and many more!
There’s something special about comfort foods that we seem to crave throughout the year. When it’s cold, a big bowl of something warm and wonderful feels right. If we’ve had a bad day, many of us crave a glorious carb filled meal. And on days when we’re feeling like we just want to curl up on a sofa in something comfortable and binge watch our favorite show, a hearty nostalgic dish seems to call out to us.
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Here we’ve gathered our favorite (and most popular!) comfort food recipes. Each recipe is designed to serve one person, possibly two if a side dish is also shared.
Within this list, you’re sure to find many hearty and delicious recipes you’re sure to enjoy.
Table of Contents
Healthy Comfort Food Recipes
Pork Tenderloin For One
This small pork tenderloin recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. Seasoned and roasted in a cast iron skillet, the pork is incredibly tender and juicy, topped with a buttery sauce for a simple, delicious meal.
Pork Tenderloin For One
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls For One
This unstuffed cabbage rolls recipe combines tender cabbage, seasoned pork, and a flavorful sauce for a quick and easy one-pan meal.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
Ham Steak For One
Cooking a ham steak is incredibly easy! In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a juicy and savory pan-fried ham steak with a brown sugar glaze.
Ham Steak For One Recipe
Turkey Chili For One
This single serving turkey chili is a hearty, flavorful dish made with ground turkey, beans, vegetables, and spices. Quick to prepare in one skillet, it’s a satisfying and customizable meal perfect for one.
Turkey Chili For One Recipe
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup For One
Creamy Instant Pot butternut squash soup is a healthy and hearty soup recipe made in a pressure cooker. Get the slow simmered flavor in half the time with this flavorful butternut squash soup recipe.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup For One
Enjoy a quick & comforting single serving of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. Perfect for chilly days or a cozy pick-me-up with classic home flavors.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Italian Meatball For One
Easy to make giant Italian meatball topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese. This homemade, oven baked meatball is juicy & filled with flavor!
Italian Meatball For One Recipe
Pork Stir Fry For One
Make a quick and healthy Ground Pork Stir Fry for one in just one pan and under 30 minutes. It’s a flavorful, nutritious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Pork Stir Fry For One Recipe
Chickpea Curry For One
Easily prepare single serve Chickpea Curry in one pan in less than 20 minutes! A delightful dish with rich spices, creamy coconut milk, and hearty chickpeas.
Chickpea Curry For One Recipe
Chicken Caprese For One
Enjoy a single serving of Chicken Caprese, ready in 30 minutes. A classic Caprese blend with seasoned chicken, tomatoes, red onions, balsamic glaze, and melted mozzarella. Simple, elegant, and easy to clean up, it's the perfect mix of health and taste.
Chicken Caprese For One Recipe
Lemon Chicken For One
Quick and flavorful Lemon Chicken for one! Marinated in a zesty lemon garlic sauce and baked to perfection.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Butter Chicken For One
This is the easiest Butter Chicken recipe you'll find. Incredible flavors, quick and easy to make, this classic Indian dish will surely become a favorite.
Butter Chicken For One Recipe
French Onion Soup For One
This single serving French Onion Soup features sweet caramelized onions in a savory broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyere cheese. Rich, classic flavor without the leftovers.
French Onion Soup For One Recipe
Healthy Sloppy Joe For One
A healthy Sloppy Joe made with lean ground turkey, chopped red bell peppers and sweetened with molasses. Lower in fat and calories than a traditional Sloppy Joe sandwich and even more delicious!
Sloppy Joe For One Recipe
Mini Zucchini Lasagna
Healthy, low carb, cheesy zucchini lasagna made with all of the wonderful ingredients found in a traditional lasagna but without the noodles.
Mini Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby For One
Make a Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby in under 30 minutes! Enjoy a buttery pancake with fluffy-crispy textures, savory ham, and melted cheese.
Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby Recipe
Nostalgic Southern Comfort Food Recipes
Salisbury Steak For One
This Salisbury Steak Recipe For One is single serving comfort food at it's finest. Low in carbs and topped with a mushroom, onion gravy. Made with with pantry staples, this comforting meal can be ready in minutes.
Salisbury Steak For One Recipe
Slow Cooker Meatloaf For One
This Mini Slow Cooker Meatloaf is tender and juicy and so easy to make! Made with onions, garlic, spices and topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. This simple recipe makes the perfect amount to serve one or two people. Included in the recipe are instructions for converting a Crockpot or Crockpot-style slow cooker into a single serving slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Meatloaf For One
Beef Stroganoff For One
Make a delicious, quick, and easy single serve Beef Stroganoff with tender beef, creamy sauce, no canned soup, and cooks in 30 minutes. A satisfying meal!
Beef Stroganoff For One Recipe
Twice Baked Eggplant
Indulge in this Twice Baked Eggplant, a creamy and cheesy dish that's both comforting and nutritious. Perfect for low carb and traditional diets alike.
Twice Baked Eggplant For One Recipe
French Bread Pizza
Discover how to make delicious French Bread Pizza in minutes! An easy, customizable recipe perfect for a quick, cheesy meal.
French Bread Pizza Recipe
Tuna Casserole For One
Enjoy a single serving tuna casserole crafted from one can of tuna, featuring a rich homemade creamy sauce, pasta, and a crisp, buttery topping.
Tuna Casserole For One Recipe
Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
This mini bacon cheeseburger meatloaf combines ground beef, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese, topped with a tangy ketchup and mustard glaze. Perfectly sized for one or two servings!
Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Taco Casserole For One
Layers of seasoned ground beef and cheese between crispy tostadas and baked in the oven. Easy single servings recipe is absolutely delicious!
Taco Casserole For One Recipe
Beef Stew For One
One pot beef stew for one. Small Beef Stew recipe with tender beef, onions, carrots, and golden potatoes. Enjoy a cozy meal for one without the hassle.
Beef Stew For One Recipe
Mini Lasagna
This mini lasagna is a perfectly portioned, hearty dish made with layers of noodles, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella cheese. Ideal for one or two servings!
Mini Lasagna Recipe
Comfort Food Recipe Side Dishes
You might like to consider serving any of these single serving side dish recipes with any of the comfort food recipes listed:
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I’ve added Boston Cream Pie to our list of recipes to work on and share this year. Thank you for the suggestion – I happen to love this pie so working on the recipe will be a fun project.
Take care,
Joanie
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Hi Brenda,
I am so happy you are enjoying the recipes. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!
Joanie
I am a new member. I lost my husband 2 years ago, came across this network a few days ago and i am really enjoy the recipes. Love the meatloaf, and others..Thanks..
Hi Jean,
Welcome! Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your husband. I’m so glad you found our site and hope you find many new recipes to try here.
Have a wonderful week.
Joanie