Make weekday or any day easy with these simple tricks frozen meal recipes.
Use the space in your freezer and stock up on meals for nights you’re on the go, for when guests arrive unannounced, or when we want dinner to make itself!
The following recipe list contains our favorite tried and true dishes to make life a little easier!
How to store meals in the freezer
There are several ways to store frozen meals. First of all, remember to store food as airtight as possible.
For breakfast, wraps and sandwiches, It’s best to wrap them individually in aluminum foil and then place them in a zippered bag. This makes it easy to prepare a take-away breakfast ready to enjoy.
For soups and stews, freeze them in zip-top bags (once they’ve cooled), then lay them flat to freeze. These can be reheated in a pot on the stove or in the crock pot when ready to enjoy.
For the casseroles, It’s easiest to freeze them in the container they’ll be cooked in, like a casserole dish or aluminum baking dish. Remember to cover with aluminum foil and mark the freezing date. Sometimes it helps to use tape and write the cooking time and defrosting instructions.
For more tips, try reading this article on how to freeze a casserole dish (and how to reheat it!).
Summary
Easy to freeze meals
These dishes are a meal in one. They are so easy to make, make ahead and have on hand for any night of the week.
Nothing beats the creamy filling and flaky pastry of this delicious dish.
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Made without the hassle of stuffing, this simple dish still has the same flavors as stuffed peppers but easier.
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Make such creamy and cheesy mac and cheese at home. The secret ingredient here is Velveeta cheese.
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Juicy, tender meatloaf with a simple glaze is a flavorful, filling meal.
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Made with plenty of sausage and creamy, flavorful ricotta, this dish tastes like what the cook has been cooking all day!
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Breakfast meals in the freezer
Frozen meals aren’t just for dinner. They can also be prepped and ready for the morning! These are great choices for when guests are staying over, for Sunday brunch, or for quick grab-and-go breakfasts.
Filled with cheese, meat and eggs and packed with flavor, they’re best made ahead and frozen.
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Making light, fluffy pancakes from scratch is super easy and they’re best for freezing.
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Feed a crowd with these rich, velvety eggs.
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Cool and refreshing, smoothies like this are the best healthy fix for your morning routine.
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Bacon, onions, whipped eggs, are topped with golden brown, hard-to-resist melted cheese. It’s easy to prepare for a crowd.
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Frozen Casserole Meals
These casseroles are one-dish meals that are easy to freeze. Prepare them and freeze them in the casserole dish, then thaw them in the refrigerator and they are ready to be cooked or reheated in the oven.
For this recipe you don’t even need to brown the ground beef. Rice, seasonings, and ground meat make this simple casserole freezer-friendly.
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Tagliatelle mixed with a spicy meat sauce, topped with cheese that is cooked until the topping is hot, golden and hard to resist.
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Minced meat and cheese are covered in crispy potato croquettes and cooked to perfection in the oven.
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This layered version of chicken enchiladas has all the great flavors of chicken enchiladas but without all the rolling and filling.
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Savory meatballs are cooked in a spicy tomato sauce with penne.
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Ground beef or lamb is topped with a generous, creamy layer of mashed potatoes for a stew everyone will love!
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Freezer-friendly soups and stews
These soups and stews are great candidates for freezing. Simply reheat it in a pot on the stove and a comforting soup or stew is ready to serve.
Chicken, potatoes and other vegetables are simmered in a creamy, flavorful broth. Remember to replace the cornstarch with flour for freezing.
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With its thick, creamy texture and delicate flavors, this split pea soup is the perfect choice for freezing.
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A cozy pot of soup filled with vegetables and a rich broth is the perfect comfort food for cold days.
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This soup has all the flavors of Mexico simmered in a tomato broth. Serve with a dollop of sour cream for the finishing touch.
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Nothing beats tender morsels of meat simmered in a sauce like broth with plenty of potatoes and carrots.
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Leave a comment below and let us know what your favorite frozen meal is!
