Molly Yeh's Best Comfort Food Recipes

Add fun mix-ins like cut-up hot dogs, crispy bacon, peas or hot sauce to this ooey-gooey cheesy mac!

This decadent pie features an ooey-gooey cheesy crust, Molly's homemade pickle oil and plenty of irresistable toppings!

Molly bakes the eggs in a square pan to get perfectly shaped layers as she assembles these breakfast sandwiches.

This hearty soup is bursting with warm flavors and is sure to comfort you on a cold winter day.

Molly's crowd-pleasing hotdish is rich and comforting but not overly heavy thanks to all of the veggies!

A pile of bouncy, chewy noodles is mixed with a meaty, peanutty sauce with flavor for days. Molly's version includes some greenery with baby bok choy, and it’s based on a recipe her mom used to make.

Smoky pancetta adds a rich base to her decadent three-chess mac. Before baking in the oven, she tops the dish with toasted walnuts for a delicious crunch.

After a long day, nothing is more comforting than chicken soup. Molly combines her mother-in-law’s dumplings with warming chicken broth that she says will “heal your soul.”

These ooey-gooey cheesy pizza pillows are beyond easy! After mixing store-bought pesto, pre-cooked Italian sausage, parmesan and shredded mozzarella, Molly scoops her mix into wonton wrappers and fries them up.

For the most-comforting pasta dish of all time, Molly uses three different cheeses, Italian sausages deglazed in red wine and homemade pesto in her irresistible family supper.

If you’re looking to up your burger game, look no further! Juicy Lucies are delicious Minnesota-style burgers that have cheese on the INSIDE.

Fan Katie Burpo tried this recipe and raved: “​​This was unbelievable and super easy to make! The crust had an amazing texture. I was so impressed.”

Molly recommends using a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own to save some extra time on this already easy dish.

Reviewers can't get enough of these cheesy, salty tot-chos. One taster told us: "Wow, these tots are seriously addicting. The pickled onions are an easy, tasty touch. And the chili-lime cream is delicious beyond words. I love all Molly Yeh's recipes, but this is without a doubt my favorite."

Watch as Molly combines two of the most comforting dishes, cheeseburgers and potato soup, into a creamy masterpiece that will keep you feeling warm and cozy.

Breakfast doesn’t get better than this! Put those extra frozen potato tots in your freezer to good use in this delectable Mexican-inspired classic.

Fans are falling in love with this sandwich. One reviewer told us: “The cornflake panko is magical, light and crunchy.”

Whether you’re preparing a dish for the upcoming game or whipping up a snack for the kids, these pigs in blankets make quick and easy finger food.

This family-style dish is cheesy, spicy and ready in under an hour. Molly uses sweet potato waffle fries to add depth to the flavors.

This hearty breakfast comes with all the fixings: ooey-gooey sharp cheddar, crispy potato tots, salty ham AND tons of veggies!

A bowl of Molly's creamy, garlicky and cheesy soup is the perfect way to keep warm when the cold weather starts.

Cinnamon sugar, a dash of nutmeg and a sweet buttermilk glaze make these pancakes irresistible.

Cumin, turmeric, cardamom, and ginger add warm flavors to this cozy dish.

Molly adds creme fraiche and red pepper flakes to marinara sauce to create a creamy, tangy dip for these crispy mozzarella sticks.

Add a half slice of mozzarella into the biscuits before baking to give this dish a cheesy, ooey-gooey surprise.

These fluffy blintzes are filled with a cream cheese, ricotta, honey and lemon zest filling that is flavored with almond extract and cardamom. Top them off with Molly's blueberry sauce!

Molly adds her own twist to this classic sandwich by using pita bread instead of buns. She adds crumbled feta cheese for a bit of tanginess.

These handheld treats have all the warm, cozy flavors of an apple pie with the texture of a cakey brownie. Molly adds marzipan and her signature sprinkles on top for even more deliciousness!

Separate the eggs one at a time into a separate small bowl first, in case a yolk breaks. Even the tiniest bit of yolk will prevent whites from getting fluffy!

Pour the juices from the cooked ribs into the BBQ sauce to add even more bold flavors.

Have this easy-to-make creamy dish ready in just 45 minutes. Molly adds a few shakes of her favorite hot sauce for an added kick.

Say goodbye to buying noodle cup packs at the store! Molly's recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is full of fresh veggies and vibrant flavors. Make these ahead of time and add boiling water when ready to eat.

Molly's version of her grandma's traditional Chinese recipe is sweet, sour and addictive. Cut slits into the hard-boiled eggs and cook them in the leftover liquid from the pork so that its bold flavors get into the yolks.

Knoephla is a type of dumpling that is soft and chewy. Molly cooks them in the creamy soup and adds potatoes, carrots, warm spices and fresh herbs for the ultimate comfort food dish.

Molly adds cereal flakes to the batter for an added crunch!

Molly adds her own spin to this cozy dish by using fresh ginger, Chinese black vinegar and soy sauce to flavor the broth.

This no-fuss, kid-friendly dish is ready in under an hour and is sure to take your taco night to the next level. Use a bag of corn chips, such as Fritos, to replicate the crunch and flavors of a hard taco shell.

Molly uses white Cheddar, Parmesan and Labneh to take this classic cheesy sandwich to the next level. Labneh, a Middle Eastern yogurt cheese, adds creaminess and tangy flavors. Substitute with Greek yogurt if needed.

Ground cinnamon, paprika and cayenne pepper add bold and spicy flavors to this creamy soup.

These cheesy, spicy poppers are perfect for game day. Molly uses crushed buttery crackers for the crust to add rich, creamy flavors.

As an alternative to the slow cooker, cook everything in a covered baking dish or Dutch oven in a 325 degree F oven until very tender, 3 to 4 hours.

Molly seasons the panko breadcrumbs with paprika to add smoky flavors to the chicken. Serve with a lemon wedge to add brightness.

Use frozen puff pastry to cut prep time in half. Molly makes her own everything bagel seasoning using sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion and salt.

These breakfast treats can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, wrap loosely in a paper towel and microwave until heated through, about 40 seconds. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

The secret ingredient in these nachos is Molly's homemade barbecue sauce. She uses a mixture of ketchup, vinegar, sugar, smoked paprika, Worcestershire and ancho chile powder.

Cream cheese, butter and flour make this dish extra thick and creamy. Have this on the table in 40 minutes.

Molly bakes these donuts in a donut pan instead of frying them, making these sweet treats extra light and fluffy.

Molly uses a spice blend of cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to add warm flavors to this classic pie. Store this blend in a glass jar and keep on hand to add to your favorite desserts and beverages -- or just toast with butter!

Molly soaks the challah bread slices in an egg, ricotta, lemon zest and spice mixture overnight to infuse all of the warm and tangy flavors into the dish. Use day-old challah bread so that it won't get overly soggy.

Cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup add warm and sweet flavors to this creamy pudding.

To ensure the pizza dough cooks evenly, place a 14-inch cast-iron pan into the oven to preheat while you prepare your other ingredients.

To enhance the flavors from the almond and hazelnut flours, Molly adds almond and hazelnut extracts to the dough.

Soften the ice cream at room temperature while the blondies cool to make it easier to spread when you assemble the sandwiches.

Serve this creamy, cheesy and ooey-gooey Mac n Cheese with a bar of ingredients on the side for your guests to choose! Some of Molly's topping suggestions include kale chips, chopped cooked bacon, peas and everything bagel seasoning.

To make your own roasted red bell peppers for the dip, roast them at 500 degrees F until charred, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then peel and remove the seeds and charred skin.

These kid-friendly treats are filled with a rich white chocolate pistachio butter. Use refrigerated pie crusts to cut the prep time in half.

Molly adds a scallion and cream cheese mixture to the inside of this sandwich to make the melted mozzarella cheese extra creamy.

You'll never want to buy frozen potstickers again after trying out Molly's family recipe! The homemade dough is ready in as little as 10 minutes.