Unboxed: Cozy up with these 12 frozen comfort foodsUnboxed: Cozy up with these 12 frozen comfort foods

They soothe us during times of stress. They remind us of positive memories. They elevate our mood. As the year approaches the holiday season, grocery shoppers have comfort foods on their minds.

While heavy, caloric ingredients such as cheese, cream and carbohydrates are hallmarks of comfort foods, they can take many forms, from carefully crafted spaghetti and plant-based meatballs to healthful slow-simmered curries and sauces. Thankfully, new frozen products provide delicious, globally inspired comfort foods that take just a few minutes to prepare.

The market is hungry for these novel brands. A 2024 Arizton study reports the U.S. frozen food market was valued at $76 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.41% to $92.94 billion by 2029.

Here, explore the pioneering products fueling consumer zeal for frozen foods.

Correction: Arizton's name was misspelled when this story was posted. It was corrected on Oct. 30, 2024.