Hot Brown Burgers

A grilled burger patty served open-faced on a slice of toasted bread with bacon, tomato, and cheesy Mornay sauce broiled until bubbling.

McDonald's Hash Brown Potato Gratin

This fast food take on Kenji's Hasselback potato gratin layers McDonald's hash browns in a rich, cheesy sauce—a combination of heavy cream with Gruyère and Parmesan, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and a hefty dose of black pepper. It's the perfect bath for the hash browns to soak in as their tops crisp up in the oven.

Bacon, Bourbon, and Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Forget wussy crumbled bacon on top. For this one, we emulsify bacon fat right into the drink. If you like Nutella and you like bacon, this spiked hot chocolate is the one for you.

Turkey and Stuffing Waffle Croque-Madame Sandwich

Slices of turkey on top of a crisp stuffing waffle, all covered with a cheesy gravy sauce that gets broiled until browned and bubbly before being topped off with a fried egg. This is the stuff morning-after-Thanksgiving dreams are made of.

Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey Tetrazzini is an easy way to turn leftover holiday turkey into a cozy comfort food dinner. You can make it with rotisserie chicken, ham, or seafood, too!

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, and Turkey Hash

We're already thinking about what to make the morning after Turkey Day. How about using the leftover meat and roasted potatoes in this breakfast hash?

Welsh Rarebit with Roasted Tomatoes

Rarebit makes a fantastic light supper or hearty snack to have at a pub after a few pints of beer. A simple mixture of sharp cheddar cheese, beer, cayenne, and mustard served hot on crisp toast can be topped with an egg if you're in the mood for a runny yolk.

Cheesy Grits With Sautéed Ham and Kale

Cheesy grits may be delicious as a side dish, but top them with kale that's been simmered in chicken stock with smoky ham and they become a flavorful, hearty meal. A dash of vinegary hot sauce, and you may never want to eat them on their own again.

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Blue cheese, shredded chicken, and Frank's RedHot are straddled by two melted layers of Monterey Jack—all the spicy, meaty, funky, cheesy flavors of a bar food classic, translated into the ultimate comfort food.

Pancakes With Bourbon Maple Sauce and Toasted Pecans

After a few bites you'll feel warm and ready to tackle the cold. But because it's late in the day and the sauce is spiked, you can skip the chopping wood part, and instead plop down on the couch and fall asleep early.