Hearty and rich recipes are perfect for winter warming, as cooks look for sauces, soups, and casseroles that can keep the warm and well-fed during the coldest period of the year. Calorie counts, carb levels, and summer transformations often make way for comfortable, tasty dishes that are good for the tummy and the soul!
While there are all manner of delicious creamy options, the nine recipes below offer great tasting, simple, and/or quick meals loaded with familiar flavors. As the days shorten and the nights get brisker, making these creamy recipes will help you enjoy your time in the kitchen and look forward to a bowlful (or two) of yummy, indulgent comfort food.
1. Cream Cheese Corn Casserole
I’m a sucker for an indulgent side dish that adds cheese to more cheese. This delicious recipe for Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a great balance between sweet and savory, and is lick-your-spoon delicious. It is the perfect winter complement to roasted meat, or steaks thrown on the grill, which comes together easily with just a few tasty ingredients. This means you don’t need much motivation to get it going in the oven!
2. Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Skillet
You’ve got to love a one pan meal that oozes a mix of creamy decadence and bright flavor. In around half an hour you can have this Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Skillet on the table for the family. Juicy chicken filets paired with the boldness from spinach and artichokes, is then mixed in a garlic and butter sauce, made smooth and indulgent by the combination of cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Throw away the healthy meal plan, this one is the tasty comfort food for busy weeknight cooks!
