Cosy Family-Friendly Dinner Bakes

These are my absolutely favourite dinner bakes that are a must-try for every busy family who is looking for cozy and comforting dinner recipes to feed everyone. Even the fussiest eaters will give these dishes a go, they are hearty and warming, and full of big flavours.

With the cold season upon us, we are again in search of filling dishes that do not compromise on taste and quality, but can see us through the Winter. But the good thing about these dishes is that they can fully be enjoyed all year round too.

They cater for all lifestyles and ages, and there is a bit for everyone to enjoy: vegetarian, chicken, beef or ham dishes that are simply delicious. Do give them a go!

• Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake - this is one of all-time favourite pasta bakes that absolutely the whole family enjoys. It's a creamy and cheesy dish of heavenly comfort food that goes down well every single time.

• Beef and Gnocchi Bake - a hearty meal that brings the whole family together around the table, tis beef and gnocchi bake is incredibly satisfying and easy to make, and even the fussiest eaters will enjoy a helping or two.

• Cheesy Chicken Potato Bake - a fabulous casserole with a garlic kick, this chicken and potato bake ticks all the boxes when it comes to a cosy family dinner. A complete meal for all to enjoy, chicken and potato is the best food combo.

• Leftover Roast Beef Cottage Pie - if you want to make the most of your Sunday roast leftovers, or indeed from any other feast throughout the year, this leftover beef cottage pie is the answer. It uses leftover roast beef, leftover gravy, mashed and veggies to create a brand new dish that is comforting and delicious.

• Cheesy Leftover Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole - a hearty and satisfying dinner recipe that screams comfort food, this rice casserole makes the most of the leftover chicken to create a dish that goes down well with everyone. It's cheesy, filling, what a dish!

• Creamy Baked Tortellini - take the shop-bought tortellini to the next level with this comforting dinner bake. Choose any tortellini you like, add some delicious tomato sauce to it, top it with lots of cheese, then bake until bubbling hot and yummy.

• Creamy Sausage Pasta Bake - pasta bakes are comfort food taken to the very next level, and this creamy sausage bake does just that, hugs you when you need it the most. Delicious sausages, tomato sauce, and melting cheese, what's not to love!?

• Aubergine Parmigiana - this might be a vegetarian dish, but you really won't miss the meat here. It's a hearty and comforting bake made with baked aubergine slices, tomato sauce, a good helping of parmesan and mozzarella cheese and basil.

• Cheesy Ham and Pea Pasta Bake - comfort food knows no season, and this comforting ham and pea pasta bake is creamy, rich and so easy to put together. If you have any leftover ham / gammon, even better, but it can also be made with deli ham. A family-favourite dinnner recipe!

• Fish Pie with Mashed Potato Topping - a quintessential British dinner recipe, this fish pie is as cozy as can be. A creamy salmon and veggie filling topped with cheesy mash, and baked until golden and bubbling hot, this is what comfort food looks like.

• Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs - a delicious dinner bake made with turkey mince and mozzarella cheese, this dish is comforting and heart-warming, but very easy to make. A great bake-to-school dinner too.

• Turkey Cottage Pie - a dish that sums up what comfort food is all about, this cottage pie is made with turkey thigh mince, veggies and a creamy mash to create a family-favourite dinner. Hearty and easy to make, this recipe is the perfect example that homemade food is the very best.

• Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake - a delicious frugal dinner, this tuna pasta bake has lots of cheese and peasfor added goodness. It's quick and easy to make, and it's guaranteed to go down very well with all ages.

• Baked Mac and Cheese - this is not any mac and cheese, but the very best mac and cheese! It is topped with buttery bread crumbs for added texture and it uses 3 types of cheese for the ultimate cheesy goodness.

• Ham and Broccoli Casserole - if you happen to have any leftover ham, you really maust give this casserole a go. It's healthy and scrumptious, and packed with incredible flavours.

• Chicken and Brussel Sprout Casserole - A warming dish for a cosy dinner, this chicken and brussel sprout casserole with walnuts and bechamel sauce is a great family-friendly recipe. It’s very easy to make, and a great alternative to the goold old boiled brussels sprouts.