Twenty easy meals you can prep ahead of time for those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to cook!

1. Stuffed Peppers Freezer Meal – Cheesy Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers

These mini peppers are the perfect bite-sized dinner or snack—savory, cheesy, and full of taco flavor. Make a batch now and freeze the extras for an easy meal later!

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LINK–> Cheesy Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers

Serve Suggestion: 3 Ingredient Mexican Rice and refried beans.

2. Stuffed Shells Freezer Meal

Cheesy comfort food that will be a crowd favorite on your dinner table.  This stuffed shells recipe is make-ahead and freezer-friendly, can be baked directly from the freezer, and leftovers reheat really well.

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LINK–> Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Ricotta, and Mozzarella Freezer Meal

Serving Suggestion: A side salad

3. Meatloaf Freezer Meal | Sweet and Sour Meatloaf Muffins

Mix together 2lbs of ground beef or turkey with a few other ingredients to make these adorable sweet and sour meatloaf muffins. Meatloaf muffins can be frozen and then you can pull out as many as you need for lunch or dinner. Just thaw, reheat in the microwave, make a side dish, and you’re ready to go!

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LINK—> Sweet and Sour Meatloaf Muffins

Serving suggestion: Your favorite potato side dish and frozen green veggies like broccoli, garlic green beans or green peas.

4. Taco Casserole Freezer Meal

Taco-seasoned ground beef and black beans topped with a delicious cornbread topping and cheese.

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LINK–> Easy Taco Casserole Bake with Cornbread Topping

Serving suggestion: This is a one-dish meal – You can top the cornbread taco bake with any of your favorite taco toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, jalapeno, sliced green onions, or hot sauce.

5. Marinara Sauce Freezer Recipe

Here’s an easy and delicious Tomato Sauce Freezer Recipe you’ll want to keep on hand!

Make a batch of my Homemade Marinara Sauce, eat half that night, and freeze half for a quick dinner down the road. It’s perfect over pasta with meatballs, or use it to make a shortcut chicken parmesan—just spoon the sauce over frozen breaded chicken, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake until hot and bubbly. Dinner doesn’t get much easier (or more comforting) than that!

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LINK–> How to Make Homemade Marinara Sauce

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side salad

6. Cilantro Lime Chicken Freezer Meal

Fresh cilantro and tangy lime marinate the chicken while it thaws in your fridge. Then it’s ready to grill or cook in a skillet.

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LINK–> Cilantro Lime Chicken Freezer Meal

Serving Suggestions: Serve with 3 Ingredient Mexican Rice or slice and serve on a taco salad with all of your favorite taco toppings.

7. Freezer Burrito Recipe – Cheesy bean and rice burrito recipe

Make-Your-Own Freezer Burritos!
If you’re on a budget, this is the freezer meal for you! This is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover rice, beans, salsa, and even left-over taco meat—it makes feeding my hungry family so much easier. It can be a quick snack, lunch, or dinner.

Just spoon your fillings into a tortilla, roll it up snugly, and place the burritos in a large zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, you’ve got options:

• Microwave straight from the freezer for 1–2 minutes until hot.
• Or for a crispier finish (our favorite!), warm a little oil in a cast iron skillet and grill the frozen burrito over low heat until golden brown on the outside and hot in the center. You can also microwave the burrito for 1 minute first to get the inside warm, then finish it in the skillet for that perfect toasted texture.
  
  Another great way to do this is to spray the burrito with a little oil and crisp it in the air-fryer at 400 degrees until crispy and warmed through.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with your favorite fresh burrito fillings with sour cream, avocado, jalapeño, or salsa. Serve with 3-Ingredient Mexican Rice

8. Pesto tortellini bake freezer meal

An easy and flavorful pasta bake with tortellini, spinach, sundried tomatoes, and pesto.

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LINK–> Pesto Tortellini Bake | An Easy Freezer Meal Recipe

Serving Suggestions: Side salad or sliced tomatoes drizzled with good olive oil, balsamic glaze and topped with flaky sea salt.

9. Chicken Soup Freezer Meal

How to Freeze Chicken Soup with Pastina

I go over this in more detail in the FAQ section of my Chicken Pastina Soup recipe, but here’s the quick version: To freeze chicken soup, make the full recipe—just skip the pasta. Once the soup has cooled, transfer it to a freezer-safe container, label it, and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw the soup in the fridge, reheat it gently on the stove over low heat, and cook the pasta separately according to the package directions. Then just combine the two, give it a stir, and serve. This method keeps the pasta from getting mushy and helps the soup taste freshly made!

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LINK–> Chicken Pastina Soup with Homemade Broth

Serving Suggestions: Your favorite bread with butter or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.

10. Chicken Alfredo Freezer Meal

This recipe is easy and everyone will love it!

Cook 1 lb. penne pasta a bit less than al dente, and mix it with cooked, shredded chicken, slightly steamed broccoli, and jarred alfredo sauce…we love Raos. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 degrees F until the cheese starts to melt and turns lightly brown.

Serving suggestions: This is a great all-in-one recipe, but you could serve it with a side salad, garlic bread, or sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil, balsamic glaze, and sprinkled with salt to round out the meal.

11. Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Bake

It’s the ultimate winter comfort food, and you can have it in the freezer ready to serve at any time!

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LINK–> Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Bake

Serving Suggestions: Serve this with a warm cup of coffee or tea for a delicious breakfast or snack.

12. One-Pot Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, is a beloved Indian dish known for its rich, creamy, and spiced sauce. This one-pot recipe for butter chicken can be made on the stovetop or the Instant Pot.

Once cooked, it is very Freezer-Friendly: Butter chicken freezes beautifully. Just portion it into airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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LINK–> One Pot Butter Chicken Recipe 

Serving Suggestion: Serve with basmati rice or your favorite frozen naan or paratha. Or check out this post for some ideas: What to Serve With Butter Chicken

13. Freezer Muffins

Almost any muffin freezes beautifully after baking. It’s a great pre-ahead breakfast or snack. All you have to do is thaw and serve!

Here are a few of my favorite recipes to have on hand:
The Best Homemade Blueberry Muffins
Healthy Zucchini Carrot Muffins with Cinnamon
Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar

14. Turkey Burgers With Avocado

Freeze the burger patties before you cook them, and they are ready for a quick and easy dinner! Yep it may sound a little strange, but they cook up beautifully for a fast and healthy lunch or dinner.

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After the uncooked patties are thawed, they can be cooked according to the recipe’s instructions in a skillet for a quick meal that no one will believe came from your freezer!

LINK–> Turkey Burgers With Avocado | Whole30 Paleo Gluten-free Dairy-Free Recipe

Serving Suggestions: These burgers can be served on any bun or bread you like with a side of veggie sticks or chips. You could also serve the burger on a bed of greens for a healthier option.

15. Freezer Quiche Recipe

My favorite quiche recipe is my Savory Quiche Florentine with Cheddar and Green Onion. This recipe freezes beautifully.

I like to prep this quiche as a freezer meal—it’s such an easy way to have a homemade breakfast or dinner ready to go. To do this, assemble the quiche as directed in the recipe using a disposable pie plate. Place the unbaked quiche flat in your freezer. Once it’s fully frozen, wrap it tightly in a layer of plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil. Label it with the date and contents, and store it in the freezer for up to 4 months.

To bake from frozen: Remove the plastic wrap and foil, and bake the quiche directly from frozen—no need to thaw!

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LINK–> Savory Quiche Florentine with Cheddar and Green Onion

Serving Suggestions: For lunch or dinner -serve with a side salad. For breakfast – serve with a side of bacon or fruit.

16. Lemon Basil Chicken Freezer Recipe

Lemon Basil Chicken is perfect to cook on the grill or in a cast-iron skillet.

For my Lemon Basil Chicken, I like to prep the marinade right in a large freezer bag labeled with the date and recipe name. Add the chicken breasts to the bag, seal it carefully, and press out as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Store flat in the freezer for up to 6 months.

When you’re ready to cook, simply transfer the bag from the freezer to the fridge and let it thaw overnight. It’s a super-easy way to get a flavorful meal on the table with almost no prep at dinnertime.

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LINK–> Lemon Basil Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet

Serving Suggestions: Serve with your favorite rice or potato side dish, or garlic mashed cauliflower and your favorite vegetable like broccoli or green beans.

17. Breakfast Burritos for the Freezer

Simply roll up the following in a flour tortilla: scrambled eggs, your favorite cheese, and one (or more) of these meats — sausage, bacon, bacon bits, ham, or Italian sausage.

To Freeze:
Wrap each burrito tightly, then place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Label and date. Freeze for up to 2 months.

To Reheat (from frozen)

• Remove any foil or parchment.
• Wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel. – This helps to
  • Retain moisture (so the tortilla doesn’t dry out or get tough)
  • Ensure even reheating
  • Prevent cracking or hard edges
• Microwave on a microwave-safe plate for 1–2 minutes, flip, then heat another 1–2 minutes until heated through.
• Optional: Crisp it up in a skillet or toaster oven for 2–3 minutes per side after microwaving.

Let it rest for a minute before eating — the heat will finish distributing.

Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep days!

18. Freezer Pesto Recipe

I have a whole post on this freezer pesto recipe. It’s a great way to preserve garden basil for the winter months! Link Below–

LINK–> Classico Pesto Recipe | Traditional Basil Pasta Sauce

Serving Suggestion: Use as a sauce for pasta or a topping for PIZZA

19. Freezer Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Any combination will do. A favorite at our house is sausage and cheese breakfast sandwiches on an English muffin. A few other favorites include ham and egg with cheddar cheese and bacon, egg, and Colby jack, or sausage and American cheese (no egg!)…Anything will do!

These sandwiches freeze beautifully, making them perfect for quick, no-fuss meals. To prep, assemble the sandwiches ahead of time, then wrap each one individually in foil and place them all in a large zip-top freezer bag. Store in the freezer for easy grab-and-go options.

To reheat:
– For a crispier sandwich, pop the foil-wrapped sandwich into a 350°F oven or toaster oven and heat until warmed through.
– For a quicker option, remove the foil, wrap the sandwich in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 1–2 minutes, or until hot.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side a fruit or a smoothie for a well-rounded breakfast.

20. Freezer Hummus

Yes, you can freeze hummus! Did you know that? Just thaw in the fridge overnight and start snacking!

Below is the link to my Homemade Hummus Recipe, which freezes beautifully in a quart-sized freezer bag for 2-3 months.

How to Serve Homemade Hummus

Homemade hummus is incredibly versatile, and there are so many delicious ways to enjoy it:

• As a Dip: The classic way! Spoon it into a bowl, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika or freshly chopped parsley for a simple, flavorful presentation.
• In Hummus Wraps: Spread hummus inside a tortilla or flatbread and layer with your favorite veggies, greens, and a protein like grilled chicken or falafel for an easy, satisfying lunch.
• Hummus Bowls: Start with a base of 1 cup of rice, quinoa, salad greens, or a mix. Add ¼ cup scoop of hummus, chopped cucumber, diced tomato, fresh parsley, crumbled feta or goat cheese, and a sprinkle of pine nuts for crunch. It’s fresh, filling, and packed with flavor.

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LINK–> Homemade Hummus RECIPE

*BONUS RECIPE*

This isn’t a meal, but it’s an awesome hack to have homemade cookie dough in your freezer!

How to Store Cookies in the Freezer

You can bake the cookies and freeze them in a ziploc bag for about 1 month, OR you can freeze individual balls of cookie dough and then bake them from frozen for a sweet treat. Just add about 3-6 minutes to your baking time.

Try it with these cookie recipes:

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The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
GIANT Oatmeal Cookies with Sea Salt
Pretty Pink Cookies

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