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Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan over low heat, stirring gently; add water if necessary.If you love utilizing your freeze, you have to check out our ultimate guide to freezing food.
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Broccoli Tuna Casserole
Freeze directions: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bake the casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the center to read 165°. 3 / 30
Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.Still hungry? Find over 100 freezer meal ideas in this collection.
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Roasted Vegetable Strata
Freeze directions: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the center to read 165°. 5 / 30
Sirloin Strips over Rice
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. 6 / 30
Quinoa Unstuffed Peppers
Freeze directions: Place cooled quinoa mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally. 7 / 30
Autumn Apple Chicken
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally. 8 / 30
Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. 9 / 30
Easy Chana Masala
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled garbanzo bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. 10 / 30
Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary. 11 / 30
Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary. 12 / 30
Chunky Chicken Cacciatore
Freeze directions: Place the first 6 ingredients in a freezer container and freeze. To use, place the container in the refrigerator 48 hours or until contents are completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed. 13 / 30
Chorizo and Chickpea Soup
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. 14 / 30
Italian Turkey Meatballs
Freeze directions: Omitting additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan. 15 / 30
Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. 16 / 30
Grilled Basil Chicken
Freeze directions: Freeze chicken with marinade in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill as directed. 17 / 30
Oven-Fried Fish Nuggets
Freeze directions: Cover and freeze unbaked fish nuggets on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, preheat oven to 375°. Bake nuggets on a rack on a greased baking sheet 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. 18 / 30
Harvesttime Chicken with Couscous
Freeze directions: Place cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently; add a little broth or water if necessary. 19 / 30
Presto Pizza Patties
Freeze directions: Place patties on waxed paper-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. Freeze remaining pizza sauce in an airtight container. To use, cook frozen patties and pizza sauce as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160° for patties and for the sauce to be heated through. 20 / 30
Maple Mustard Chicken
Freeze directions: Cool chicken in sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. 21 / 30
Chicken Florentine Meatballs
Freeze directions: Place individual portions of cooled meatballs and squash in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. 22 / 30
Butternut Squash and Barley Soup
Freeze directions: Transfer to three 1-qt. freezer containers; cool. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use frozen soup, thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan and heat through. 23 / 30
Tender Salsa Beef
Freeze directions: Freeze individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary. 24 / 30
Artichoke Chicken
Freeze directions: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the chicken to read 165°. 25 / 30
Lemony Chickpeas
Freeze directions: Do not prepare rice until later. Freeze cooled chickpea mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary. Serve with rice. 26 / 30
Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. 27 / 30
White Chicken Chili
Freeze directions: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. 28 / 30
Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
Freeze directions: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the center to read 165°. Top with cheese and chips as directed. 29 / 30
De-Lightful Tuna Casserole
Freeze directions: Cool unbaked casserole before topping with cornflakes; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Top casserole with cornflakes and bake as directed; increase time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the center to read 165°. 30 / 30
Savory Turkey Potpies
Freeze directions: Securely wrap baked and cooled potpies in plastic and foil; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 425°. Unwrap potpies; bake in the oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Cover top with foil to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Originally Published: April 06, 2020