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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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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.

1 Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Main Course Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.99 from 658 votes
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2 Easy Lasagna Recipe

Main Course Easy Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

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4.88 from 88 votes
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3 Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Main Course Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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5 from 31 votes
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4 Cheese Enchiladas

Main Course Cheese Enchiladas
Total Time: 47 minutes

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4.96 from 756 votes
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5 Easy Meatball Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Easy Meatball Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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5 from 204 votes
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6 Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Main Course Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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5 from 140 votes
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7 Taco Soup Recipe

Soup Taco Soup Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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5 from 29 votes
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8 Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

Main Course Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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5 from 30 votes
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9 Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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5 from 173 votes
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10 Pasta Bake Recipe

Main Course Pasta Bake Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 30 votes
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11 Burrito Recipe

Main Course Burrito Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 52 votes
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12 Strata Recipe

Breakfast Strata Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes

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4.96 from 75 votes
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13 Pulled Pork Recipe

Main Course Pulled Pork Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

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4.98 from 46 votes
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14 Sloppy Joe Recipe

Main Course Sloppy Joe Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 20 votes
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15 Turkey Tetrazzini

Main Course Turkey Tetrazzini
Total Time: 45 minutes

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4.99 from 405 votes
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16 Tamale Pie Recipe

Main Course Tamale Pie Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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5 from 13 votes
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17 Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Main Course Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 21 votes
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18 Hamburger Helper Recipe

Main Course Hamburger Helper Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.97 from 59 votes
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19 Goulash Recipe

Main Course Goulash Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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4.97 from 599 votes
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20 Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Main Course Mexican Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.95 from 53 votes
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21 Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Main Course Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

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5 from 38 votes
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22 Chicken Divan Recipe

Main Course Chicken Divan Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.94 from 33 votes
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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!

23 Mexican Casserole

Main Course Mexican Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour
5 from 38 votes
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24 Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Main Course Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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5 from 42 votes
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25 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

Side Dish Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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5 from 55 votes
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26 Hamburger Casserole Recipe

Main Course Hamburger Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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4.92 from 68 votes
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27 Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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5 from 13 votes
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28 Chicken Rice Bake

Main Course Chicken Rice Bake
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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29 Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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5 from 570 votes
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30 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Main Course Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 11 votes
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31 Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
4.98 from 46 votes
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32 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour

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5 from 85 votes
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33 Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe

Main Course Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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4.97 from 104 votes
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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.

34 Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe

Main Course, Soup Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 117 votes
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35 Chicken Tortilla Soup

Main Course, Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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5 from 383 votes
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36 Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe

Main Course, Soup Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.97 from 81 votes
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37 Chicken Tortilla Soup

Main Course, Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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5 from 383 votes
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38 Chicken Corn Soup Recipe

Soup Chicken Corn Soup Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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39 Chili Spaghetti Recipe

Main Course, Soup Chili Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
4.98 from 45 votes
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40 Chicken Rice Soup Recipe

Main Course, Soup Chicken Rice Soup Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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41 Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Soup Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 5 votes
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42 Ham and Potato Soup

Main Course, Soup Ham and Potato Soup
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.98 from 74 votes
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43 Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Soup Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

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5 from 98 votes
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44 Lasagna Soup Recipe

Main Course, Soup Lasagna Soup Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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4.96 from 24 votes
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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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