Fall Comfort Meals & Easy Weeknight Wins
When fall is in full swing, cool weather and busy schedules call for cozy Southern comfort foods, easy sheet pan dinners, and kid-approved meals. If you’ve got time to braise and simmer during homework sessions or need to make a quick meal for a hungry crew walking in the door, these fall favorites not only taste like home – they make the kitchen into the best room in the house.
Creole Braised Chicken
Chicken braised in a creamy Creole sauce is home-style cooking that makes weeknights special. Serve with pasta or rice and the flavorful braising liquid.
Creamiest Ever Macaroni and Cheese
Our extra creamy and cheesy mac ‘n cheese uses a super simple hack – replacing the flour, milk and butter mixture (the Bechamel sauce) with Blue Plate Mayo. It’s easy, delicious and kid-approved!
Hot Honey Butter Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
This delicious sheet pan meal is Southern comfort food to the last delicious bite. Marinate the chicken ahead of time, then cook everything together on one large sheet pan for easy cleanup.
Chili Cornbread Casserole
This hearty casserole features spicy Texas-style chili topped with golden cornbread made with Blue Plate Mayo, which keeps the cornbread topping firm and tender.
Perfect Grilled Cheese
Golden brown on the outside with gooey melted cheese on the inside, this classic grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe uses a Blue Plate Mayo hack that makes the sandwich extra flavorful, golden and crispy.
Crispy Baked Chicken Strips with Pink Fry Sauce
Serve up these crispy baked chicken fingers for the family with our tangy Pink Fry Sauce made with Blue Plate – That’s the good stuff! They’re a kid-approved classic that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
