Whether you’re headed to a last-minute potluck or funeral, or you’re too busy to cook, it’s always helpful to have meals that you can make ahead of time and store in the freezer.
That’s why we wanted to share some recipes that, as Annelle Dupuy-DeSoto of Steel Magnolias says, “freeze beautifully.” The next time you need something quick, whether it’s a casserole, dessert, or side dish, you’ll find it here. Of course, if you have a cookbook that includes a section on “Freezing Beautifully,” that’s a good place to look.
Check out the recipe below.
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beef enchilada
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Beef enchilada (easy frozen food)
Beef enchiladas always sound like a good idea, and with this recipe from Easy Freezer Meals, you can make them ahead and have them ready to eat whenever you want. In this Tex-Mex dish, we’ll show you how to make beef picadillo, a combination of beef and potatoes, how to achieve the perfect taste, what toppings to use, and when to freeze for hassle-free eating. I will explain about it. Dinner is ready when you need it (not to mention delicious).
pesto chicken penne casserole
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How to make Pesto Chicken Penne Casserole | Chicken Recipes | Allrecipes.com
Want to have a comfort meal ready to go the next time you need it? Check out all kinds of cheesy, creamy, and saucy Pesto Chicken Penne Casserole popular recipes from the Allrecipes YouTube page try it. Listed as one of the top four frozen casseroles, it features chicken, an Italian cheese blend, fresh spinach, tomatoes, Alfredo sauce, and a seasoned breadcrumb topping that provides the perfect amount of crunch.
Lasagna
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My favorite way to freeze homemade lasagna that’s easy to make ahead
Of course, you can buy store-made frozen lasagna, but making homemade lasagna ahead of time and freezing it for later (dare I say it?) is also an option. This guide by Great Lakes Country will take you step-by-step through making and freezing lasagna from scratch so you don’t have to skimp on quality and flavor the next time you need lasagna. I don’t have time for dinner.
pizza
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Make pizza in the freezer
Frozen pizza from the supermarket doesn’t always have the best reputation, but know that that doesn’t apply to frozen pizza you make at home. With this recipe from Little Village Homestead’s YouTube page, you’ll learn how to make your own pizza with all your favorite toppings, right down to the crust. When you store pizza in the freezer, it becomes a delicious meal that makes you say, “What?” DiGiorno again? ”
broccoli chicken casserole
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How to make this delicious frozen meal – Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Southerners love a good broccoli chicken casserole, and we love quick and easy recipes that we can pull out whenever we need them, so naturally we had to include this recipe by Debbie FoodPrepping that does both. In the video, she guides you through the cooking process and tells you when to put it in the freezer if you want to save it for a rainy day.
corned beef and cabbage soup
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Corned beef and cabbage soup – easy frozen food
If you have leftovers that you don’t want to go to waste, we recommend using them in recipes and freezing them for later use. This corned beef and cabbage soup recipe by Easy Freezer Meals is a great example of that. Even if you don’t have corned beef on hand, it’s worth picking up just for this flavorful, freezer-friendly soup that heats up in just 10 minutes.
meatball
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Make frozen meatballs ahead of time
It may be helpful to make the ingredients in advance and store them in the freezer so you can add them to different dishes as needed. The pre-made frozen meatballs on the Our Silver Moments YouTube page are just that. You can eat it as is or mix it with other dishes. Either way, keeping it in the freezer is a quick and easy way to get a delicious meal on the table.
Brownie
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Make frozen desserts in advance | Big Batch Brownie
Dessert isn’t always on hand when you’re craving something sweet, but you can make it ahead and keep frozen brownies on hand. Created by Little Village Homestead, this recipe makes a batch of brownies from scratch, glazes them, tops them with walnuts, and indulges them whenever your sweet tooth strikes.
breakfast sandwich
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How to make freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches | Meal Prep
Everyone wants to eat something delicious in the morning, but no one wants to spend a lot of time (or, for that matter, has a lot of time) to make it. With Natasha’s Kitchen’s easy breakfast sandwiches, you can keep them in the freezer and heat them up anytime to eat on the go. Best of all, these sandwiches are customizable, so you can swap out the ingredients to make it just how you like it.
herb roast potatoes
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Herb Roasted Potatoes | Make frozen food in advance
Sometimes we get so focused on the main dish that we forget about the side dishes, which can be an entire process in and of themselves. But that’s not a problem with this easy freezer recipe for herb roasted potatoes from the Little Village Homestead YouTube page. These are the perfect side dish that goes with everything and is ready to go whenever you need something quick and easy.
