35 Cozy Sunday Dinner Ideas

A classic Sunday roast like your favorite pub version, only better! Prepared in a Dutch Oven, this cozy pot roast is braised in a delicious garlic, mushroom and herb wine sauce.

Sundays and roasts belong together, and this is one pork roast recipe you won’t want to miss! This tender and juicy pork loin is prepped with a sauce made from 3 favorite kinds of mustard, for a bold & tasty kick.

Loads of spices and the addition of brown ale bring all the flavor to this incredible beer-braised roast! Cooked with carrots and onions, this cozy one-pot dish is perfect for an easy Sunday.

An effortless Sunday pot roast that’s ready in a flash! Tender, fall-apart beef makes this comforting roast delicious, and cooking it along with carrots and potatoes in the Instant Pot makes it an easy one-pot recipe, too!

Cozy should never mean complicated! Prepare a favorite Sunday dinner all on one pan with this rustic recipe for roast chicken and potatoes.

Meatloaf is such a quintessential retro comfort food, and this recipe for a rich and healthier version with ground beef and roasted vegetables definitely lives up to the hype!

A new spin on a classic pot pie recipe, inspired by a hearty bacon cheeseburger! Kids love this beefy and cheesy, easy Sunday night dinner that’s the very definition of comfort food.

A classic St. Patrick’s Day meal that makes a perfect comfort food on any given Sunday, too! A combination of sausages and mashed potatoes are topped with a rich homemade Guinness gravy that’s too delicious to resist.

An easy recipe for juicy French dip sandwiches that’s perfect to whip up on a Sunday evening. Succulent roast beef is packed between fluffy rolls, dipped in au jus in this cozy, tasty and kid-friendly meal idea.

A classic French recipe, coq-au-vin is the ultimate rustic comfort food. Made from simple ingredients while packing in tons of flavor, you’ll love dishing up this cozy meal of chicken and veg cooked in a delicious wine broth.

There’s nothing better than setting your crockpot to cook first thing on a Sunday morning, to end up with a savory and delicious stew in time for dinner! Especially one that’s brimming with healthy veggies and juicy, tender cooked beef.

Quick, easy, and made in an Instant Pot, this is a filling and warming tomato soup recipe made with delicious ground beef. The perfect all-in-one meal to enjoy savory Mexican flavors for Sunday dinner!

This Southwest-style take on a traditional corn chowder is sure to warm the cockles at the end of the week. Potatoes, poblano peppers, smoky bacon and coconut milk mingle together in an easy and flavorful dinner.

For something unique, try a rustic Puerto Rican beef stew filled with all the the vibrancy of the Caribbean! This recipe for Puerto Rican sancocho is made with a medley of beef, authentic vegetables and starches, and is truly bursting with flavor.

Chicken, beans and spices meld together in this easy crockpot chili recipe. Bringing a zesty and hearty blend of Mexican-style flavors to your cozy Sunday dinner!

The whole family will love these delicious, classic stuffed shells! Tasty, saucy shells filled with sausage and three kinds of cheese are an easy family dinner that everyone can get behind.

Take Sunday dinner up a notch with this effortlessly gourmet homemade lobster ravioli in a decadent white wine cream sauce. Cozy and luxurious, perfect for winding down the weekend!

Melty cheese, silky béchamel sauce, and a sweet and savory butternut squash puree form the layers of this impressive and easy homemade lasagna. Exactly what a cozy Sunday dinner calls for!

Tuck into this cheese-filled tortellini with ripe roasted cherry tomatoes tossed in a simple garlic and olive oil sauce. This comforting dish is a feast for the senses and tastes delicious!

A cozy, 5-ingredient vegan pasta bake that’s ready in under an hour and ideal for Sunday dinner. Ziti pasta, creamy vegan ricotta and mozarella cheeses are tossed together with plant based “meat sauce” in this easy, delicious baked ziti casserole!

Dig into a bowl of wholesome goodness with healthy and hearty quinoa! Roasted veggies and chicken bring a layer of coziness to these easy quinoa bowls.

These mini potatoes are crispy, they’re garlicky, and they’re easy to make in the oven. What more does a cozy side dish need?

A classic starter, tomato soup really is the perfect side! Warming and filled with flavor, this easy soup recipe is the best cozy compliment to all kinds of meals.

Tender carrots are coated with honey and roasted in this easy vegetable side dish. Give your Sunday dinner a boost of delicious veggies!

This is roasted butternut squash like you’ve never had it before! Complete your Sunday dinner spread with this hasselback potato-inspired side dish made with butternut and bacon.

Another quick and easy veggie side dish, roasted radishes are perfect to serve alongside carrots and bread pudding with your Sunday roast.

A Brussels sprouts salad made for cooler months that will bring all the flavor to Sunday dinner! Prepared with chunks of butternut squash and a sweet and tangy maple dijon dressing.

Asparagus is such a versatile side when it comes to cozy meal ideas! Tender spears of roasted asparagus have all the bold, earthy flavors to hold their own next to richer, heartier mains.

Garlicky, savory cauliflower mash is a lighter version of classic mashed potatoes that still keeps things nice and cozy.

These tender potatoes are roasted in ranch seasoning and then topped with cheese, bacon, and chives. Like a fully loaded baked potato, maybe even better!

Is there any dish more synonymous with “cozy” than a warm, hearty bowl of soup? Serve up a bowl of this Chicken Pot Pie-inspired soup with creamy chunks of chicken and veggies as a comforting starter at the end of the week.

Step up your mashed potatoes game with garlic, sage, and browned butter! This insanely delicious flavor combination really makes this a side dish you’ll want to invite to dinner on Sunday.

Relive the nostalgia of a classic comfort food with this easy recipe for stovetop mac and cheese. The kids will love it as a sie dish, and you can dress it up for adults!

As a starter, side dish, appetizer, or main, you can never go wrong with pizza! This version is perfect for accompanying your favorite Sunday dinners, prepared on toasted slices of garlic bread.

Give your cozy Sunday dinner a south-of-the-border twist and pair any of the Mexican-inspired mains above with this easy chicken and rice recipe!