Baked goods recipes

Cajun crab and rice casserole baked with tomatoes, green pepper, Worcestershire, and a Parmesan crust. Bayou comfort food that feeds four in about an hour.

Fish pie: flaky poached haddock and hard-boiled eggs folded with peas in a creamy parsley sauce, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked golden. A classic British comfort-food bake.

Cheesy Mexican chicken casserole layers corn chips, cooked chicken, Rotel-spiked cream soups, onions, and sharp cheddar into a Tex-Mex weeknight bake. Freezer-friendly comfort food.

A creamy Cajun oyster pie with shucked oysters in a buttery béchamel sauce seasoned with filé powder, hot sauce, and pimientos, baked under a golden pie crust. Old-school Louisiana comfort food.

Hot sandwiches stuffed with SPAM, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables get wrapped in foil and baked until steaming for easy lunch boxes, camping trips, or retro comfort food.

Fluffy whipped Jello cake with raspberry gelatin, crushed pineapple, and Cool Whip layered over angel food cake. A retro no-bake dessert that's light, fruity, and church-potluck approved.

Tater tot casserole with seasoned ground meat, golden mushroom soup, onions, and red bell pepper baked under a crispy layer of tater tots. Easy weeknight comfort food.

Crispy Goldfish cracker coating transforms plain chicken tenders into crunchy kid-approved finger food. Baked, not fried, ready in 30 minutes.

Rustic whole wheat bannock bread with rolled oats and raisins bakes up golden in just 30 minutes. This hearty, no-yeast flatbread is a cozy, simple comfort food staple that needs only basic pantry ingredients.

Classic Italian-American chicken parmesan baked instead of fried for lighter comfort food. Dijon-kissed breasts get a parmesan breadcrumb crust, then nestle into homemade tomato-basil sauce for pure weeknight magic.

Low-carb spaghetti squash lasagna layered with a garlic-basil tomato sauce, black olives, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan, baked right in the squash shells. Vegetarian comfort food without the pasta.

Slow cooker salmon bake made with canned salmon, croutons, cheddar cheese, and beaten eggs. Hands-off comfort food that turns pantry staples into a savory, casserole-style supper with no oven required.

Classic shrimp divan with tender broccoli, plump shrimp, and a cheesy cream of celery sauce baked under buttery golden crumbs. This retro casserole is comfort food at its finest, ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of hands-on work.

Cheddar butter blended with hot sauce for a sharp, spicy compound butter. Four ingredients, one food processor, and ten minutes. Spread on bread, corn, or baked potatoes.

Creamy chicken tetrazzini baked with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and bell peppers over buttery noodles. A classic comfort food casserole ready in 45 minutes.

Five-ingredient bacon and Velveeta casserole with stewed tomatoes and elbow macaroni, baked until bubbly with melted cheese on top. Comfort food in an hour.