15 Make-ahead Dishes That Freeze Well
Perfect recipes to make-ahead and use when you're short-on-time
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili Recipe With Rice
Made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, this nutritious chilly is quick to make. The perfect meal to pull out of the freezer for a cold winter night. Make a fresh pot of rice to accompany. Get recipe here
Traditional Goulash
An easy to make, one-pot recipe. Made with tomato sauce, ground beef, tender noodles, and creamy Colby Jack Cheese. To freeze, cool, and store in an airtight container. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Get recipe here
Cornflake Crusted Cajun Popcorn Chicken
This hot and crispy chicken recipe can be prepped, then placed in the freezer. After breading, place on a baking sheet and let freeze individually. Transfer to freezer-safe bag, and bake for 25 minutes straight out of the freezer. Get recipe here
Weeknight Spinach Stuffed Shells
A hearty recipe, great for a weeknight family dinner, it makes enough to freeze or have as leftovers. To freeze, assemble then place in the freezer. Bake frozen for about 35-40 minutes, or until warm throughout. Get recipe here
Spiced Roast Parnsip and Garlic Soup
This is the perfect soup to make in a big batch and then freeze in containers or in small containers for individual portions. Pair this thick and creamy soup with some bread and cheese for a full meal. Get recipe here
Lemon Tarragon Chicken- One Pan Meal
An easy one-pan meal that freezes super well. Deeply flavorful, made with lemon, tarragon, basil, dijon mustard, white wine, and caper sauce. Serve with rice or bread. Get recipe here
Gameday Chili
This classic beef chili is loaded with beans and amazing flavors. Make ahead, then reheat in a crockpot for hands-off serving on game day or for a hearty weeknight dinner! Get recipe here
Balsamic Chicken With Fresh Roasted Tomatoes
Chicken, balsamic, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil all combine in the oven to make this wonderfully saucy dish. Defrosts quickly! Get recipe here
Pork and Pineapple Stir-Fry
This colorful dish is full of delicious sauce which tastes great even after defrosting. The sauce is sticky, complimenting the pork tenderloin, pineapple, and vegetables. Get recipe here
Simonetta's Lemon Meatballs
Pull these out of the freezer for a delicious meaty meal. Flavored with lemon zest, fresh parsley, garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, these meatballs are cooked with onions and lemon juice to create a mouthwatering caramelized onion sauce. Get recipe here
Butternut Squash Lasagna
This easy and cheesy butternut squash lasagna is made with roasted butternut squash, a creamy béchamel sauce, and lots of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. A great cheesy dinner to pull out of the freezer when you don't have the time to cook a fresh meal. Get recipe here
Blackened Tilapia
These tilapia fillets are rubbed with a blackening seasoning blend, then fried to create a flaky and flavorful seasoned fish. These will defrost quickly and are can be served in tacos or with a side dish of your choice. Get recipe here
Cheesy Barley With Chicken Sausage
This barley dish is high in fiber and calcium and contains fewer calories than brown rice and quinoa. Barley is soft and delicious and freezes well. Make a big batch of this using ay protein you want. Freeze in individual portions for a quick lunch-out-of-the-freezer. Get recipe here
Curry Chicken-Zucchini Meatballs
These super soft meatballs are perfect for freezing. Made with a coconut-curry sauce, the chicken balls are made soft by shredded zucchini and held together with almond flour. Get recipe here
Cauliflower Broccoli Bake With Alfredo
Packed with cauliflower rice, broccoli, alfredo sauce, and parmesan cheese, you can make this into a full meal by adding in chicken. Made with a jar of prepared alfredo sauce, you can put this together in no time and freeze for another day. Get recipe here
Creamy White Chicken Chili
Freeze this delicious chili for a filling weeknight dinner. After defrosting, top with shredded cheese and avocado. Get recipe here
