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25 Favorite Freezer-Friendly Recipes

Soccer, homework, late meetings getting you down? Stock your freezer with a few of these great dishes and your family can enjoy home-cooked meals all week long.

Lasagna Cupcakes

"Surprised how easy these were to put together, since I've never used wonton wrappers before. Made some extra and froze them for a quick go-to snack."

-GES 2009

Lemon-Shrimp Pasta

"Absolutely a hit with the kids! It was quick and easy enough for my daughter to make mostly on her own."

-hanny1217

Pizza Bagel Bites

"These were great. My family didn't let them stay in the freezer for very long."

-Lolliegirl

Grilled Mahi Mahi in Soy Ginger Marinade

"This was wonderful! I marinaded the Mahi Mahi overnight and baked it rather than grilled. I definitely plan to make it again."

amela02

Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets

"Definitely worth experimenting with different flavors of chips. Without a doubt, they're a kid pleaser and new finger food favorite!"

-It's Good to be Queen

Vegetarian Empanadas

"My family loves these and they are excellent with guacamole and sour cream. I keep them frozen and throw them in the oven on nights that I don't feel like cooking."

-Zelly Bell

Detweiler Sloppy Joe Mix

"Every time I make sloppy joes, I search for a new recipe. This one's a keeper! My favorite by far!"

-BeLindabb

Chicken Mushroom Quesadilla

"This is a great quesadilla! I didn't have the green chilies, so I used some green pepper. Served it with a dollop of sour cream for dipping and just loved it."

-Loof

Browned Beef Stew

"LOVED this stew! Really delicious recipe. I added garlic, diced tomatoes and red wine in the first steps and finished it off with mushrooms and frozen peas."

-Lisa in Acworth, GA

Indian Butter Chicken

"We make this at least every other week. I add in peas for color and bulk since I'm feeding 6. It's a favorite!"

-nicolern03

Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops

My first time trying a marinade for pork. It's delicious and really tenderizes the meat."

-Pancakes

Salsa Meatloaf

"This was so tasty! What a great change of pace from plain meatloaf. Kids loved the salsa sauce, so we had no problem with leftovers."

-rhondalynne

Shepherd's Pie

"Very yummy and super easy! Since there's only 2 of us, I usually mix up/cook 4 casseroles worth and then freeze into 8 bags. It heats up great in a bread pan."

-Picaflora

Bacon & Cheese Cocktail Swirls

"These are delicious and so simple to put together. I make these ahead of time and pop them in the freezer until baking."

-Bev

Magic Soup

"The best chicken soup I've ever had! I have even used store-bought stock and rotisserie chicken on nights when I have little time."

-Wydlemoon

Poverty Meal

"Yummy and filling. I used Morningstar Meal Starter Crumbles to make it vegetarian and topped it with shredded mozzarella."

-Rae912

Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin

"Absolutely delicious! I used Kerrygold Reserve Cheddar. Made this to go with our Sunday roast and it was perfect."

-PearTree

Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches

"So easy and convenient having these little gems in the freezer for those rushed mornings."

-kyrandia

Moroccan Meatballs (Tagine Kefta)

"These were so good. I actually made them and put them in hoagie buns with some cheese and made meatball sandwiches, my family loved it."

-mommyoffour

Apple-Pecan Pancakes

"Wow! These were great. I made them dairy-free substituting rice milk for the milk and coconut milk beverage for the heavy cream."

-KWM_SA

Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken

"I used chicken breasts and cooked them on the stove top. It tasted a bit like sweet and sour chicken with a Mexican flair."

-Krista Roes

Belly Buster

"This is definitely becoming a family favorite. I made the incorrect assumption that there would be enough left over for me to bring some to work for lunch today."

-Amber Dawn

Egg Rolls

"They are so crispy and good out of the oven. But be sure to make a lot, because you will not be able to stop eating them!"

-Loves2Teach

Sausage Breakfast Muffins

"Love, love, loved these. They are similar to a sausage cheese puff recipe I make, but with the added corn meal they make a great grab and go breakfast muffin."

-01stacey

Beef Taquitos

"I hate store-bought taquitos and my husband loves them, but these are delicious right out of the frying pan and they reheat well in the oven."

-Aubribanana

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