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When the temperatures drop and the first snow begins to fall, it's time to bundle up in your coziest sweaters and break out your tastiest winter dinner ideas! Luckily, we're here to help with lots of comfort food recipes, winter soups, and casserole dishes. And even after the thrill of Christmas cookie season passes, these winter dinner recipes will keep your family feeling warm and cozy up until the last few months of winter, which Ree Drummond calls an "unbearably brutal time." We'll keep things easy with sheet pan suppers, hearty one-pot stews, and slow cooker recipes, so you can get back to shoveling the snow.
Whether you're looking for chicken, short ribs, pork, or ground beef recipes, this list has options for everyone in the family. For that stick-to-your-ribs goodness, try Ree's perfect pot roast served with mashed potatoes or get creative with sloppy joe casserole—it's a fun twist on a childhood classic! Looking for a Super Bowl dinner idea that's quick to prepare? Try the buffalo chicken French bread pizzas or the creamy tortellini soup—it's ready in just 15 minutes! The only thing more comforting than these dinners is a cozy winter cocktail with holiday cheer—mulled wine, anyone?
Pierogi and Kielbasa Sheet Pan Dinner
For a fun twist on Polish pierogies, this sheet pan supper adds sausage, cabbage, and onions all on one baking tray. It's easy clean-up and a comforting meal—basically, a win-win!
Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto is a comforting slow-cooked rice dish, but add winter squash and it becomes a seasonal favorite! It's the perfect creamy side to roast chicken or pork.
Get Ree's Butternut Squash Risotto recipe.
Smothered Chicken
We don't know what's more comforting, the fact that the chicken is cooked in bacon drippings or the fact that it's covered in a creamy, dreamy gravy. Either way, you'll want to serve it up with mashed potatoes for the ultimate winter meal.
Get the Smothered Chicken recipe.
Salisbury Steak
This traditional dish is a fun way to make ground beef feel a little fancier than your average hamburger. The patties are covered in a mushroom gravy that's hearty, savory, and creamy.
Get the Salisbury Steak recipe.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
You'll get your veggies and meat all in one dish thanks to the handy-dandy slow cooker. The chuck roast gets meltingly tender and the potatoes and carrots soak up all that flavor!
Get the Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe.
Pasta alla Vodka
Pasta lovers, like Ree and Alex, will appreciate this classic sauce. It's creamy and cheesy with a hint of tomato. And all you need is a simple side salad to make the meal complete.
Get Ree's Pasta alla Vodka recipe.
Dumpling Soup
The key to making this soup quick and easy is using store-bought frozen dumplings! They get added to a creamy miso broth with veggies and hot sauce if you really want to heat things up.
Get the Dumpling Soup recipe.
Cheeseburger Casserole
This recipe is a comforting mash-up of two childhood favorites: mac and cheese and hamburgers! The crisp breadcrumb topping really takes the whole dish to another level.
Get the Cheeseburger Casserole recipe.
Air Fryer Salmon
Yes, you can have a lighter fish dish during the chilly days of winter. It's great for busy weeknights and can even be made cozier when served with fluffy rice or mashed potatoes.
Get the Air Fryer Salmon recipe.
Moussaka
If you've never had this traditional Greek dish, get ready for layers of comfort. Starting with roasted vegetables, followed by hearty meat sauce, and finally a creamy bechamel topping, it's one dish you won't ever forget.
Get the Moussaka recipe.
One-Pot French Onion Pasta
French onion soup meets baked pasta recipe in this popular dish that became a viral sensation! It even has the cheesy bread topping just like the original.
Get the One-Pot French Onion Pasta recipe.
Albóndigas
This traditional Mexican soup is chock-full of vegetables and seasoned beef meatballs. You can serve it over a scoop of cooked rice to make it even heartier.
Get the Albóndigas recipe.
Chicken Cacciatore
Break out your Dutch oven to make this stunning family dinner. The pot will be big enough to hold the chicken thighs, veggies, and white wine sauce. Then, serve it up over a pile of noodles!
Get Ree's Chicken Cacciatore recipe.
Hamburger Soup
It doesn't get easier than this hearty soup recipe that's ready in just about 15 minutes flat! You can serve it up with a slice of crusty bread for dipping or your favorite grilled cheese sandwich.
Get Ree's Hamburger Soup recipe.
Steakhouse Baked Potatoes
The only thing better than going out to a steakhouse is staying in and bringing the steakhouse home! Top each baked potato with tender steak, creamed spinach, and crispy fried onions for a restaurant-worthy meal.
Get Ree's Steakhouse Baked Potatoes recipe.
Beef and Noodles
This one-pot meal is loaded with hearty beef, thick egg noddles, and savory beef stock. It's the kind of dinner that warms you throughout.
Get the Beef and Noodles recipe.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
This casserole recipe is creamy and comforting thanks to tender shredded chicken, egg noodles, and cream of chicken soup. But our favorite part is the crunchy butter cracker topping.
Get the Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe.
Texas Chili
What makes Texas chili different from all other chilis? There are no beans allowed! This all-beef recipe does have plenty of flavor and spice, though.
Get the Texas Chili recipe.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is a winter vegetable that does double duty in this weeknight dinner. It's a comforting roasted veggie and an edible bowl!
Get the Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Soft, pillowy gnocchi are a comforting alternative to pasta in this chicken soup. They cook quickly, too!
Get the Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe.
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