Top Michigan Comfort Foods of 2020

I am guilty! I have been eating more comfort food the last 12 months then anytime in my life. With COVID-19, I think many of us have been. It is so easy to fall into that trap when you are spending more time at home. If you break down all of Americans’ favorite comfort foods by state, this is what you have according to huff.com. This is based on recipes with the highest Google search volume in 2020.

Michigan's favorite is chicken noodle soup. And why not? There is nothing better on a cold day in the mitten. Grilled cheese was the most popular comfort food overall and picked at the top of list in six states including California, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia.

Here is the complete list of top American comfort foods:

1. Grilled Cheese
2. Fried Chicken
3. Chicken and waffles
4. Chili
5. Pot Roast
6. Baked Potato Soup
7. Chicken and Dumplings
8. Mashed Potatos
9. Strawberry Shortcake
10. Stuffing

You can visit the e-conolight website for the full report, including other comfort food breakdowns such as the most-searched main dishes, sides and desserts in each state.

Funny thing is I find myself cooking more now, but if I make grilled chicken which is healthy, I want to make stuffing to go with it. That leads to apple pie for dessert and me saying to myself "well I deserve it, it has been a rough year."

What's your favorite winter comfort food?