13 Comfort Food Mashup Recipes We Love

Cheesesteak Nachos

Don’t be surprised if your kids start inviting friends over for dinner when this mouthwatering mashup is on the menu. This cheesesteak and nacho mashup takes thinly sliced steak, peppers, onions, and white Cheddar to complete hearty nachos that can tame even teenager-sized appetites. 

Samosa Quesadillas with Mint Sauce

Take a trip to India by way of Mexico with plant-powered quesadillas that pack way more flavor than the average. These “samosadillas” combine a warmly spiced potato and pea filling inspired by samosas with the cheesy flavors of quesadillas we love inside griddled tortillas served with a refreshing homemade mint sauce for dipping.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

You don’t have to wait for game day to enjoy this satisfying riff on Buffalo chicken dip combined with a delicious pasta bake. A bottle of your favorite wing sauce brings the heat to rigatoni noodles tossed with chicken and two kinds of cheese, served hot and bubbly from the oven. 

Shepherd’s Pie Soup

When there’s a nip in the air and hunger pangs in your belly, whip up a batch of this stick-to-your-ribs soup inspired by British comfort food. Store-bought gnocchi replaces mashed potatoes in this spoonable version of shepherd’s pie loaded with beef and veggies.

Easy Taco Pasta 

This family-friendly taco and pasta mashup relies mostly on kitchen staples and comes together effortlessly. Ground beef, pasta, taco seasoning, jarred salsa, and pepper Jack cheese deliver the taste of Taco Tuesday any night of the week in this kid-friendly feast.

Enchilada Ravioli Skillet

This meal-in-one skillet, inspired by Italian ravioli and Mexican enchiladas, is ready to satisfy with just five ingredients. Frozen beef ravioli is the unexpected stand-in for tortillas that gives this twist on enchiladas its meaty flavor, amped up with your favorite store-bought sauce.

Chicken Pot Pie Baked Potatoes

This chicken pot pie and baked potato mashup is perfect for when you crave homemade pot pie, but don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. Warm baked potatoes straight from the oven are the tasty vehicle for a classic pot pie filling made with chicken and peas in a creamy, savory sauce. 

Pancake Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime in between, this savory-sweet comfort food mashup is ready to hit the spot with five minutes of easy prep. Turkey sausage, eggs, and cheddar get the taco treatment folded inside store-bought buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup for dunking.

Tuna Melt Nachos

This quick and easy, meal-worthy snack starts with a stop at the deli counter. Tuna salad skips the sandwich and is the unexpected star of melty sheet pan nachos loaded with cheese, veggies, and your favorite salsa.

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

This rich, cheesy mashup recipe will transport your taste buds to a French bistro. The flavors of classic French onion soup—caramelized onions, beef broth, white wine, and Swiss cheese—shapeshift into a hearty pasta dish served over orecchiette noodles.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac and Cheese

The slow cooker does most of the work for this mashup of chili and mac and cheese that comes together with five minutes of prep. Reduced-fat cream cheese and shredded cheddar make up the creamy sauce for mac and cheese, bulked up with frozen veggies and two kinds of beans.

Spinach-Artichoke French Bread Pizza

Enjoy this five-ingredient mashup as a low-lift dinner or cut it into bite-sized pieces for a killer appetizer or game day snack. Store-bought chive and onion dip, frozen spinach, and canned artichoke hearts combine into a creamy spread over lightly toasted French bread smothered in melted mozzarella.

Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

This easy weeknight dinner combines meaty sloppy Joe filling with gooey grilled cheese for a dish reminiscent of your childhood. You only need six ingredients, and you’ll turn to this 30-minute family-friendly recipe  time and time again.