34 Easy Comfort Food Recipes for When You’re Too Lazy to Cook
When life gets hectic or you're simply feeling a bit lazy, comfort food can be a perfect solution. These recipes are not only delicious but also require minimal effort and ingredients. Whether you’re looking for something quick and satisfying or just don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, these 34 easy comfort food recipes are here to save the day.
1. Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients:
Bread slices
Cheddar cheese slices
Butter
Instructions:
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Butter one side of each bread slice.
Place one slice, butter-side down, in the skillet.
Add cheese slices on top.
Cover with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, flipping once.
2. One-Pot Mac and Cheese
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large pot, combine macaroni, milk, water, and butter.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Reduce heat and stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
3. Microwave Mug Pizza
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons pizza sauce
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings of choice
Instructions:
In a microwave-safe mug, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add olive oil and water, stirring until smooth.
Spread pizza sauce on top of the dough.
Add cheese and toppings.
Microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
4. Easy Baked Ziti
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked ziti pasta
1 jar marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix cooked pasta with marinara sauce.
Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
5. Cheesy Potato Soup
Ingredients:
4 cups frozen hash browns
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large pot, combine hash browns and chicken broth.
Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
Stir in cheese and heavy cream.
Season with salt and pepper.
6. Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients:
Flour tortillas
Shredded chicken
Shredded cheese
Salsa (optional)
Instructions:
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and chicken.
Top with another tortilla and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
7. Pita Bread Pizzas
Ingredients:
Pita bread
Pizza sauce
Shredded cheese
Toppings of choice
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Spread pizza sauce on pita bread.
Add cheese and desired toppings.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
8. Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients:
Flour tortilla
2 eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheese
Salsa (optional)
Instructions:
Scramble eggs in a skillet over medium heat.
Place eggs in a tortilla, top with cheese.
Roll up and serve with salsa if desired.
9. Instant Pot Chili
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 can kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 packet chili seasoning
Instructions:
Brown ground beef in the Instant Pot.
Add beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning.
Stir and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
10. Lazy Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 package lasagna noodles
1 jar marinara sauce
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Cook noodles according to package instructions.
In a baking dish, layer noodles, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella.
Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
11. Creamy Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat tomato soup in a pot.
Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
12. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients:
8 ounces spaghetti
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Red pepper flakes
Parsley (optional)
Instructions:
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until golden.
Toss pasta with garlic oil and red pepper flakes.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
13. One-Pan Baked Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs
2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
14. Simple Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 can sloppy joe sauce
Hamburger buns
Instructions:
Brown ground beef in a skillet.
Stir in sloppy joe sauce and cook until heated through.
Serve on hamburger buns.
