Serena Hawthorne joins me for a special episode discussing freezer meals! Whether you're a busy parent, a working professional, or simply looking to save time in the kitchen, freezer meals are a game-changer. In this episode, we explore freezer-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond, offering hot tips on the best containers to use, how long your favorite meals will last in the freezer, and a must-have kitchen item to make your freezer meal prep a breeze. We're so glad you're here!
Freezer Meal Ideas:
Breakfast -
Waffles - Out-of-this-world waffles: Chicken Shawarma (comeoverfordinner.com), Par-cooked waffles: easy freezer waffles – smitten kitchen
Sheet pan pancakes or regular
Breakfast burritos (raw tortillas, bacon or sausage, hashbrowns - Ore-Ida diced or Crispy Crowns are good, scrambled eggs, and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese)
Scones (See PDF below.)
French toast with brioche bread
Quiche
Bread - Any but this Peasant Bread is especially delicious: Steak and Potato Soup (comeoverfordinner.com)
Bacon - Oven bacon: Three Day French Toast (comeoverfordinner.com)
Sausage
Lunch/Dinner -
Pre cooked meats (Ground beef seasoned with taco or Italian seasoning, diced rotisserie chicken, Perfect Pulled Pork (comeoverfordinner.com), brisket)
Pot pie
Quesadillas
Soup
Chipotle type meal (burrito bowl)
Southwest burritos (tortillas filled with chicken, southwest frozen blend, and cheese)
Meatballs (can use 3 ways - meatballs with spaghetti, meatballs with Hawaiian sauce and rice, meatballs with bbq sauce and mashed potatoes)
Meat patties/mini meatloaves Dad's Meatloaf (comeoverfordinner.com)
Desserts -
Cookie dough balls - Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies: Italian Sausage and Tomato Soup (comeoverfordinner.com)
Cake layers - The best way to freeze a cake, frosting, or filling: Three Day French Toast (comeoverfordinner.com)
Other -
Fruits
Chopped onions
Broth homemade in crockpot or stockpot and frozen in ice cube trays
Recommended items:
Perfect for scooping cookie dough balls -
Perfect for scooping muffin batter into muffin cups -