41 Epic Comfort Foods To Give You Some Extra Padding This Winter

Food is the only thing you need during cuffing season.

Original post by Lily Lou for Spoon University.

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. Everything Bagel Donuts

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The hybrid of a lifetime. Recipe here.

2. 15-Minute Candy-Stuffed Pancakes

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Jut mix pancake mix and your favorite candy for this deliciousness. Find the recipe here.

3. Mini S'mores Dip

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No campfire required. Recipe here.

4. Momofuku Crack Pie

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Momofuk'yaaaa. Watch how here.

5. 11-Layer Pumpkin and Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

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Eleven layers and you’ll still want s’more. Make it here.

6. Mini Nutella Croissants

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They’re mini so they’re healthy-ish, right? Make it here.

7. Double Chocolate Mint Cookies

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Who needs thin mints when you have these? Recipe here.

8. Pizza Quesadilla

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For those days when you really want a pizza, but you’re too lazy to use an oven. Make it here.

9. S’mores Krispie Treats

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These make a great portable breakfast. Learn how to make them here.

10. Nutella-Stuffed Hot Chocolate French Toast

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You just can’t say no to Nutella, especially when it’s on hot chocolate French toast. Recipe here.

11. Bacon Mashed Potato Cheese Bombs

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These bombs are the bomb dot com. Make them here.

12. Pizza Bread Pudding

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Yes, this heavenly creation actually exists. Make it here.

13. Baked Mac 'N' Cheese

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Ooey gooey goodness. Recipe here.

14. Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls

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Because it’s pumpkin spice season. Recipe here.

15. Chicken Meatballs

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You don’t need to drive to NYC to get delicious meatballs anymore. Make them here.

16. Loaded Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Hey, if it happens to be healthy, we won’t complain. Recipe here.

17. Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups

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Sandwiches are so 2002. Watch how here.

18. Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

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Taking bread and cheese to the next level. Make it here.

19. Cheesy Potato Nachos

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The best way to have nachos. Plus, it’s toaster oven friendly. Recipe here.

20. Five-Ingredient Chili

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It’s even better when it’s only five ingredient. Recipe here.

21. Sticky Maple Crescent Buns

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When is mixing butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon a bad idea? Recipe here.

22. French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese

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Who needs soup when you can make a sandwich? Recipe here.

23. Chocolate Bacon Bark

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Chocolate and bacon is bae. Recipe here.

24. Cheese-Encrusted Grilled Cheese

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Freakin' genius. Here's how.

25. Pizza Mac 'N' Cheese

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The best of both worlds. Here's how.

26. 30-Minute Mini Pork Buns

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Skip the trip to Chinatown and whip these up instead. Here's how.

27. Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread

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Sweet goodness. Learn how here.

28. Hassleback Baked Potatoes

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You’ll never go back to eating baked potatoes after trying this. Recipe here.

29. Bacon Fat Biscuits

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Can this get more American? Make 'em like this.

30. Cheesy Bacon, Sausage, and Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

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Start your morning off right. Learn how here.

31. Waffle-Battered Chicken Wings

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Chicken and waffles has never been better. Full recipe here.

32. Grilled Cheese Croutons

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Tomato soup will never be the same. Watch how here.

33. 10-Minute Bacon, Egg and Cheese Pasta

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Carbs will keep you warm this winter. Watch how here.

34. Goldfish-Crusted Buffalo Mozz Sticks

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Cheese on cheese on cheese. Full recipe here.

35. Grilled S'mores Sandwich

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I've got 99 problems, but a bonfire ain't one. Decadent recipe right here.

36. Southwestern Chicken Tomato Soup

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Why decide between chicken soup and tomato soup when you can have both? Recipe here.

37. Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Risotto

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Fine dining. Recipe here.

38. Extra Large Salami and Provolone Hot Pocket

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Forget the microwave stuff and make this instead. Recipe here.

39. Portable Chicken Pot Pies

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If you’re looking for a portable version with a delicious flaky, buttery crust. Make it here.

40. Bacon Mac and Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

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Your tastebuds are going to explode from all this deliciousness. Recipe here.

41. White Wine Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce

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Nothing will ever be more comforting than pasta and butter. Recipe here.

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