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Freezer meals make busy weeknights a breeze or can help a family in need. We’ve included our best-loved freezer-friendly recipes!

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We Love Easy!

Sometimes you need a quick dinner idea and simply heating a ready-made meal can save the day. Many meals can be heated from frozen for those days I forget to prep! Having freezer meals on hand is extremely handy and is not just for busy families. These dinners are perfect for sharing!

  • For freezer meal tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!

Best Freezer Meals

These freezer-friendly recipes not only include some of our favorite dinners, but they are some of the best for storing!

Make it ahead of time or freeze leftovers for quick weeknight dinners the whole family will love.

4.99 from 662 votes

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Our famous green chili chicken enchiladas are prepped in 20 minutes and packed with flavor – perfect for busy nights AND freezer-friendly!
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4.88 from 89 votes

Easy Lasagna Recipe

Our family's favorite lasagna recipe – not only because it's delicious but because it's so EASY! With beef, Italian sausage, three cheeses, and tons of seasonings, you know this recipe is going to be a hit!
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5 from 31 votes

Easy Meatloaf

The whole family will devour this easy meatloaf! It's super simple—making it perfect for all levels of cooks in the kitchen.
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4.96 from 760 votes

Cheese Enchiladas

These authentic red cheese enchiladas are a family-favorite recipe—deliciously cheesy, saucy, and loved by all!
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5 from 205 votes

Easy Meatball Recipe

This easy meatball recipe delivers juicy, flavorful perfection with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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5 from 140 votes

Spaghetti Casserole

Spaghetti casserole is a comfort-food classic turned cheesy baked pasta dish. It's a deliciously easy way to feed the family!
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5 from 29 votes

Taco Soup Recipe

Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
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5 from 30 votes

Homemade Pizza Dough

This homemade pizza dough is easy and delicious. Ditch delivery and have a pizza-making night with this simple and soft pizza dough.
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5 from 175 votes

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and broccoli casserole is loaded with veggies and cheesy flavor – a simple family favorite for generations!
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5 from 31 votes

Pasta Bake Recipe

Pasta Bake is a deliciously cheesy meal, perfect for any night, and one that the whole family will love and devour in no time!
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5 from 52 votes

Bean Burrito Recipe

This is Great Grandma's famous bean burrito recipe, filled with amped up creamy beans and on the table in 30 minutes!
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4.96 from 75 votes

Strata Recipe

This layered strata recipe preps in 10 minutes then chills overnight for a no-fuss brunch, holiday, or yummy family breakfast!!
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4.98 from 47 votes

Pulled Pork Recipe

This deliciously easy pulled pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea!
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5 from 20 votes

Sloppy Joe Recipe

This sloppy joe recipe is quick and easy, perfect for feeding a crowd! You'll make these meaty sandwiches from scratch every time. 
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4.99 from 407 votes

Turkey Tetrazzini

Simple turkey tetrazzini is a flavorful pasta casserole, perfect for using leftover holiday turkey, but tasty year round!
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5 from 13 votes

Tamale Pie Recipe

Tamale pie is bursting with spice and hearty meat with a fabulous crust of tamale goodness. It is a delicious easy-to-make one-pan meal!
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5 from 21 votes

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is simple and flavorful. Served with egg noodles, this creamy stroganoff made in the slow cooker is a classic Sunday dinner recipe and is perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
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4.97 from 60 votes

Hamburger Helper Recipe

Better than the box, Homemade Hamburger Helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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4.97 from 604 votes

Easy Goulash Recipe

This old-fashioned easy goulash recipe is a one-pot family favorite! It's the perfect go-to dinner recipe for any night of the week.
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4.95 from 53 votes

Mexican Lasagna

Ditch the noodles, embrace the spice! Quick prep Mexican lasagna layers tortillas and enchilada sauce for a cheesy south-of-the-border twist.
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5 from 38 votes

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

This easy chicken pot pie recipe is the definition of comfort food! It's warm, rich with flavor, and has the best flaky crust.
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4.94 from 33 votes

Chicken Divan Recipe

Easy Chicken Divan is loaded with chunks of tender chicken and broccoli and smothered in a cream sauce. It is perfect to freeze for later!
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Casserole Meals that Freeze well

Enjoy even more easy freezer meals with classic casseroles to feed the masses. These are also perfect for sharing!

5 from 38 votes

Mexican Casserole

Cheesy Mexican casserole is flavorful and filling, packed with layers of chicken, Spanish rice, and a creamy sauce!
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5 from 42 votes

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
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5 from 55 votes

Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

Twice Baked Potato Casserole – the classic potato dish in casserole form filled with red potatoes, cheese, sour cream, bacon and more. It’s the perfect side dish to any holiday meal or dinner.
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4.92 from 68 votes

Hamburger Casserole Recipe

Easy cheesy hamburger casserole is packed with flavor and kid approved! Loved by the entire family, it's a go-to in the monthly menu.
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5 from 13 votes

Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Chicken noodle casserole is filled with veggies and topped with a buttery cracker crust making it a flavorful family favorite.
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5 from 10 votes

Chicken Rice Bake

EASY Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake is a simple, deliciously homey dinner that is perfect for freezing and sharing!
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5 from 572 votes

Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe

Savory and filling chicken stuffing casserole is perfect for feeding a family and only takes 15 minutes of prep time!!
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5 from 11 votes

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken bacon ranch casserole is smothered in alfredo and on the table in under 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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4.98 from 46 votes

Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe

Creamy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a homey and comforting classic perfect for feeding the whole family!
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5 from 85 votes

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A simplified version of a family favorite, this chicken enchilada casserole preps in 10 minutes for an easy crowd-pleaser!
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4.97 from 104 votes

Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Casserole is a simple twist on a family favorite! It's an easy dinner, perfect any night of the week.
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Soups that Freeze Well

From summer soups to winter options, soups are great all year long! These must-makes are all perfect for making a double batch and freezing for later.

Soups also make great healthy freezer meals! Fill them with healthy veggies like carrots, onions, and peas to pack in those vitamins.

5 from 120 votes

Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe

Hamburger Macaroni Soup is packed with flavor and it only requires a handful of pantry staples. It's hearty and delicious!
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5 from 389 votes

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Enjoy the flavors of a taco in this easy chicken tortilla soup – preps in minutes and simmers all day for a comforting and easy dinner!
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4.97 from 81 votes

Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe

This simple, delicious chicken dumpling soup is filled with chunks of chicken and pieces of biscuit, along with your favorite veggies!
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5 from 389 votes

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Enjoy the flavors of a taco in this easy chicken tortilla soup – preps in minutes and simmers all day for a comforting and easy dinner!
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5 from 14 votes

Chicken Corn Soup Recipe

Homey chicken corn soup is savory & delicious. It is hearty, filling and only takes 10 minutes of prep time!!
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4.98 from 45 votes

Chili Spaghetti

Flavorful chili spaghetti is a midwestern twist on a classic bowl of chili. It is hearty with just the right amount of spice!!
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5 from 9 votes

Chicken Rice Soup Recipe

Creamy homemade Chicken and Rice Soup is hearty & flavorful. Best of all, it's on the table in just 30 minutes!
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5 from 5 votes

Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Easy ham and bean soup is perfect for using up leftover ham. It is warm, hearty, and full of savory flavors!
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4.98 from 74 votes

Ham and Potato Soup

Try this creamy, comforting ham and potato soup for a quick and easy soup that's on the table in only 30 minutes!
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5 from 99 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Hearty slow cooker beef stew is a family favorite that we've enjoyed for years!! Your crock pot does all the work!
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4.96 from 24 votes

Lasagna Soup Recipe

Lasagna soup is everything you love about lasagna minus the time! It's easy, filling, and beyond delicious!!
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FAQS

  • Dishes that freeze well should be ones that can do so without losing texture or flavor.
    • Do prepare. Most pasta, stews, chili, casseroles, soups, and Burrito Recipes make great freezer meals.
    • Avoid. Recipes that contain fruits or veggies with a high water content (cucumber, melon, and lettuce) raw potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs should be avoided. Many recipes with mayo, fresh whipping cream, or yogurt can also be tricky to freeze.
    • Partial prep. Instead of freezing a whole meal, you can keep partially prepared items in the freezer, which makes meal prep much easier on busy days. Since so many recipes call for them, I almost always have 1-2 cup portions of cooked Shredded Chicken and browned ground beef in the freezer.
  • Make a double batch of dinner and freeze the extra. Write the expiration date, name of the dish, and quick heating instructions on the container.
    • Once you have a list of recipes that do well in the freezer, and that your family loves, set aside time to make several batches and slowly build your freezer supply.
  • You’ll need freezable storage containers, a permanent marker, and the recipe ingredients.
    • Use plastic or glass freezer-safe airtight container with a lid.
    • Baking pan. I like to use disposable pans, but freezer-safe glass, ceramic, or metal baking dishes can be used. Wrap plastic wrap and heavy-duty aluminum foil around the pan before storing.
    • Resealable freezer bags are convenient and save space. Remove as much air from the freezer bag as possible before sealing it.
  • Freezer meals typically last 3-6 months if stored properly. Label the containers with the date of preparation to keep track of their freshness.
  • Do not put hot food in the freezer.
  • Get as much air out of the container as possible.
  • Keep track of the dates and use the soonest dates first.
  • Make sure the freezer stays at the right temperature.
  • Methods such as slow cooker, instant pot, and oven baking work well. Some foods can be heated straight out of the freezer while others need to thaw in the fridge.

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