14 Make-Ahead Freezer Dinners That Will Taste Just as Fresh as the Day You Made Them
We all know life gets busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice delicious meals. These 14 make-ahead freezer dinners are here to save the day, offering meals that taste just as fresh as the moment you first prepared them. From hearty casseroles to savory soups, these freezer-friendly recipes are perfect for when you’re craving homemade comfort without the time commitment. Get ready to stock your freezer with meals that deliver on both convenience and flavor!
Easy Baked Spaghetti
My family begs me to make this baked spaghetti casserole every time they visit because it’s so delicious. Full of hearty homemade meat sauce, filled with creamy ricotta cheese, and topped off with melty cheese. What’s not to love?!
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Full of tender shredded potatoes, tons of cheese, and chunks of crispy bacon this Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is absolutely delicious! Serve at breakfast with fluffy scrambled eggs, as a cheesy side dish, or bring to your next potluck.
Pepperoni Casserole (Pizza Bake Recipe)
Stretchy cheese, al dente pasta, and your favorite pizza toppings make this easy Pizza Casserole recipe a guaranteed winner with the family for a simple weeknight dinner. Serve it with a green salad and some French bread for a freezer-friendly meal that is sure to please!
Baked Ziti with Ricotta & Italian Sausage
My tasty baked ziti with ricotta & Italian sausage is the perfect all-in-one casserole dinner that combines pasta, sausage, cheese, and tomato sauce. This freezer-friendly meal can be prepared in advance or made the day of. Either way, your family will love this delicious twist on classic lasagna.
Instant Pot Ginger Chicken & Rice Soup
This Instant Pot Ginger Chicken & Rice Soup is a cozy, freezer-friendly meal that’s perfect for cooler nights! It’s packed with fresh ginger, garlic, plenty of vegetables and brown rice for a well-rounded, seriously delicious soup.
Crockpot Pork Chops
Dinner is served! This EASY Crock Pot Pork Chops recipe is perfect for Sunday dinners with the family, freezer friendly and can be prepped ahead of time. Tender pork chops slow cooking in a delicious sauce with a 4 hour cook time.
Southwest White Chicken Chili
Skip the bland, water versions–this White Chicken Chili is creamy, packed with flavor, and ready in just 25 minutes. It’s the perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights, easy on the budget, and freezer friendly too. This is the white chicken chili you’ll come back to every time!
Ground Beef Fried Rice
Ground Beef Fried Rice is a simple and super flavorful dinner made in 30 minutes! This mouthwatering meal will please the whole family, and it’s freezer friendly!
Creamy White Chicken Lasagna
This easy White Chicken Lasagna is loaded with layers of tender lasagna noodles, chunks of rotisserie chicken, savory mushrooms, earthy spinach, a homemade creamy white sauce and cheese! It’s freezer-friendly, homey and delicious with all the vibes of a classic lasagna but made with white sauce, chicken, and vegetables instead.
Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
Funeral Potatoes, also known as “party potatoes” or “cheesy potato casserole,” are a classic side dish perfect for any event. From holiday dinners to family gatherings and special occasions, funeral potatoes have been a mainstay of the dinner table for a long time.
Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe
Salisbury Steak is a one pan meal the entire family will love! Tender ground beef patties with a savory beef and mushroom gravy made easily in under 1 hour.
Smothered Beef Burritos
One of our favorite weeknight meals are smothered burritos. Regardless of what you put in them, they are easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, are freezer friendly and allow for lots of vegetables.
Easy Cheesy Refried Bean Burritos
Looking for a no fuss easy meatless meal that everyone will like? Look no further! This Refried Bean Burrito Recipeis not only quick and easy to make but is freezer friendly! With simple ingredients and easy instructions this is a recipe you are going to want to bookmark!
Skillet Cilantro Chicken
Enjoy flavorful Marinated Lebanese Cilantro Chicken with garlic and lemon. Perfect for quick dinners, and freezer and meal prep friendly!
