50+ of the best freezer meals that are easy, quick and delicious! Plus, FREE printable freezer labels for easy organizing!
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Best Meals for Freezing
Freezer meals are always a huge life saver on hectic days. That’s why I love to meal prep a couple of them over the weekends to have on hand for busy weeknights. So convenient!
Freezer meals are so nice to have on hand for when you have a busy week ahead! Prep them on a weekend when you don’t have plans and you’ll be set for busy days where dinner seems impossible.
Making a freezer meal is also a great way to serve a new mom or someone in need. I’ve realized sometimes people have a hard time accepting help (me included), so it’s an easy thing to drop by and they can use whenever it’s needed.
Favorite Types of Packaging for Freezing Food
- Zip top freezer bags
- Aluminum foil
- Aluminum pans with lids
- Glass baking dish with lid
- Pyrex glass containers
- Leakproof glass storage set
- Baggy rack holder
FREE Printable Freezer Meal Labels
I absolutely LOVE these printable freezer meal labels! They are so easy to print out and stick on top of a zip top freezer bag. That way you can easily remember cooking instructions and the date you made the recipe. HERE are the labels that work best.
Italian
Baked Ziti Recipe
Easy baked ziti loaded with pasta, marinara, cheese and beef. A staple Italian dish that's always a big crowd pleaser with the family!
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Baked Spaghetti
Cheesy and creamy baked spaghetti coated in a delicious meat sauce. Less than 10 ingredients and only 45 minutes to make!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Baked Beef Ravioli
This baked beef ravioli is the perfect family friendly dinner any night of the week! Makes a great freezer meal and can be easily made in bulk. So cheesy, beefy and delicious!
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Caprese Pasta Bake
A delicious caprese pasta bake covered in creamy tomato sauce and bubbly mozzarella. This easy 30-minute meal is the perfect way to use up fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Turkey Tetrazzini recipe
Turkey tetrazzini is a delicious pasta dish with a creamy sauce and cheese melted on top. This classic comfort meal is easy to make with less than 10 ingredients!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Lasagna Roll Ups
Tender lasagna noodles filled with a creamy ricotta cheese filling and a flavorful meat sauce. These lasagna roll ups are an easy dinner idea that your family will request again and again.
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with creamy ricotta and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese. These ricotta stuffed shells are an easy make-ahead dish that's family and freezer friendly!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Best Lasagna Recipe
This lasagna recipe will become an instant hit with your family! Filled with delicious layers of noodles, a creamy ricotta cheese filling and a flavorful beef tomato sauce.
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy Meatball Recipe
These are the best oven baked meatballs! So easy to make, juicy and flavorful. They’re perfect for appetizers, meatballs subs or on top of spaghetti.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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White Chicken Lasagna
This white chicken lasagna with pesto is layered with a creamy white sauce, chicken, spinach and melty cheese then baked until golden and bubbly. It's the perfect spin on a classic dinner recipe that the whole family will love!
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
My family claims this is the BEST homemade spaghetti sauce! It's easy to make, super flavorful and takes only 10 minutes to prep. Plus it's freezer-friendly and can be easily doubled!
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Mexican
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
These green chile chicken enchiladas are creamy, cheesy and full of flavor! This recipe is absolutely to die for…better than a Mexican restaurant!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Taco Meat Recipe
The best taco meat that is easy to make with only 4 ingredients including a homemade taco seasoning and ready in only 15 minutes! Use the flavorful ground beef for tacos and all types of favorite Mexican dishes.
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This cheesy chicken enchilada casserole is the perfect dish for busy weeknights. Only takes 5 ingredients to make, 15 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake. It doesn't get easier than that!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Chicken Taquitos
These baked chicken taquitos are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and full of fabulous flavor. An easy and delicious dinner recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Mexican Stuffed Shells
Easy Mexican stuffed shells filled with a cheesy beef mixture full of spice and flavor. A fun twist on the traditional recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
This Mexican chicken casserole is an easy weeknight meal that's made in one dish in just 30 minutes! Creamy, cheesy and baked to perfection.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Mexican Lasagna
Easy Mexican lasagna with delicious layers of crispy tortillas, seasoned hamburger, beans, corn and melted cheese. The perfect weeknight dinner that's full of flavor!
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Beef Enchilada Recipe
A crowd pleasing Mexican favorite these beef enchiladas are loaded with a delicious filling made with seasoned beef, cheese and veggies then smothered in homemade enchilada sauce. It is an easy, cheesy dinner idea that your whole family will love!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Chicken Enchiladas
These creamy chicken enchiladas are a family-favorite meal that's warm, gooey and oh-so-delicious! Packed with flavor and ready in less than an hour!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Chicken stuffed peppers made with 5 simple ingredients in just 30 minutes! A flavorful family-favorite that's perfect for busy weeknights!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Chicken Burritos
Crispy flour tortillas filled with shredded honey lime chicken, cilantro lime rice, pinto beans and melted cheese. Then topped with a creamy salsa verde sauce. This chicken burrito recipe is an easy authentic Mexican dish that you'll reach for again and again.
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Comfort Food
Swedish Meatball Recipe
Moist and tender Swedish meatballs covered in a creamy gravy sauce. These flavorful meatballs make a delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe
An easy dinner idea that is the perfect "all in one" meal that's great for busy weeknights. This chicken broccoli casserole is a staple dish at our house!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Shepherd’s Pie
This easy shepherd's pie is a quick twist on the classic recipe that's hearty, comforting and delicious! Makes a great weeknight dish that will become an instant favorite!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
This homemade chicken pot pie is the best comfort food! With a flaky pie crust, tender chicken, savory vegetables and an easy creamy sauce.
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Meatloaf Recipe
This easy meatloaf recipe is tender, juicy and topped with a sweet glaze. Simple to make and ready in less than an hour!
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Turkey Meatball Recipe
Easy, healthy and full of flavor. Low in carbs and fat and high in protein. This turkey meatball recipe makes the perfect weeknight dinner!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Turkey Pot Pie
Use leftovers from Thanksgiving to make this easy homemade turkey pot pie. The ultimate comfort food that's made with a flaky pie crust and a creamy pot pie filling.
Total Time: 1 hour
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Meatloaf Muffins
Juicy and tender mini meatloaf muffins coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. An easy, kid-friendly dinner idea that's on the table in just 35 minutes!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Porcupine Meatballs
These easy porcupine meatballs are made with a delicious mixture of ground beef and rice cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Tender, moist and super flavorful!
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Soups
Taco Soup Recipe
This easy taco soup recipe is hearty with the best Mexican-inspired taco flavors! Simple to prep in one pot in only 10 minutes.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
This homemade vegetable beef soup is easy to make with ground beef and nutritious veggies simmered in a flavorful tomato based broth. It's hearty, healthy, and the perfect comfort food to enjoy during winter!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
All the flavors that you love about chicken pot pie, but saves you time and calories! This chicken pot pie soup is creamy, hearty and super delicious.
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Healthy Turkey Chili
This healthy turkey chili recipe is hearty and delicious with plenty of flavor, plus it is easily made on the stove top or slow cooker. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Total Time: 1 hour
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Minestrone Soup
A hearty and flavorful minestrone soup packed full of fresh veggies. This healthy soup recipe is easily made in one pot in just 30 minutes!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Hamburger Soup
Easy hamburger soup made in just one pot in 30 quick minutes! It's loaded with lean ground beef, mixed vegetables, tomatoes and seasonings and is budget-friendly, hearty and satisfying.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ham and Bean Soup
Use your leftover holiday ham to make this easy ham and bean soup! Packed full with onions, celery, carrots, ham, beans and corn. This soup is hearty, comforting and done in just 30 minutes!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Chicken Taco Soup
Easy chicken taco soup made in just one pot in 30 quick minutes. Our favorite hearty and flavorful soup recipe to enjoy during the fall season.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Homemade Chili
A hearty homemade chili recipe made in one pot, making dinner a breeze! Perfectly seasoned and full of delicious flavor.
Total Time: 1 hour
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Crockpot Cabbage Soup
This crockpot cabbage soup is not only delicious and flavorful but chock full of vegetables with lots of fiber and is very satisfying. All you need to do is dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you!
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken vegetable soup is a hearty, one-pot meal that is slow-cooked and ready for you at the end of a long day. Fall apart chicken, tender vegetables, and a flavorful broth is filling and satisfying comfort soup at its best!
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Crockpot + Instant Pot
Instant Pot Kalua Pork
Perfectly tender and juicy instant pot kalua pork with the best smoky Hawaiian flavor. So easy to make with only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow cooker honey garlic chicken is one of my favorite crockpot chicken recipes that's quick, flavorful and absolutely delicious. It comes out perfectly tender every time!
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe
Easy shredded chicken made in the crockpot or instant pot. One of the most simple, versatile and tasty recipes out there. Perfect to put on salads, tacos, nachos…you name it!
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Shredded Beef Tacos
These shredded beef tacos are a great meal for busy school nights. They are so simple – the slow cooker does all the work for you. The whole family will love them!
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
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BBQ Pulled Chicken
This crockpot BBQ chicken is only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes prep! Tender, flavorful and juicy shredded BBQ chicken that's perfect for sandwiches, salads, tacos, pizza and more.
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Ranch Chicken Tacos
A tried and true family favorite recipe that takes just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep! Quick, easy and healthy. These ranch chicken tacos are so juicy, tender and full of flavor!
Total Time: 6 hours
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Salsa Chicken Recipe
This crockpot salsa chicken takes just 2 simple ingredients and is one of the easiest recipes ever! Perfect on salads, bowls, tacos, burritos and more.
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
Flavorful and juicy salsa verde chicken made in the crockpot or instant pot. Takes only 7 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken
Easy instant pot buffalo chicken made in 30 quick minutes! Perfectly tender, juicy and packs a punch of tangy buffalo flavor. Use it to make salads, wraps, pizza, tacos and more.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Quick and easy Instant Pot teriyaki chicken is tender pull apart chicken coated in a thick, sweet, and sour sticky sauce and is exactly the restaurant-style meal your whole family will love!
Total Time: 27 minutes
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Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Flavorful and easy teriyaki chicken made in the crockpot! Only 5 minutes of prep and an instant family favorite!
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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Pulled Pork Recipe
This easy BBQ pulled pork takes just 5 minutes to prep with 5 simple ingredients. It's perfectly juicy and tender, with delicious BBQ flavor. Make it in the crockpot OR instant pot!
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast Burrito
These easy breakfast burritos are super delicious and easy to throw together! The perfect make-ahead breakfast option that's great for grab and go.
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Breakfast Cookies
These naturally sweetened, flourless no-bake breakfast cookies are easy to make, healthy, hearty and simply delicious. They can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes, stored for up to two weeks and are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Mini Egg Frittatas
These mini egg frittata muffins are full of protein and veggies and are less than 100 calories each! They're great for Whole30, 21-Day Fix or Paleo diets. So easy and delicious!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Buttermilk Pancake Recipe
These are the absolute BEST buttermilk pancakes! Perfectly soft, fluffy and moist. Taste amazing topped with butter, syrup and fresh berries!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Breakfast Yogurt Popsicle Recipe
Popsicles for breakfast! Yes, you heard right. These easy breakfast yogurt popsicles are not only delicious but are also packed with summer fruits and topped with a crunchy granola.
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This blueberry baked oatmeal is easily prepped in one bowl in less than 10 minutes. It makes a great breakfast or snack and is super customizable!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Easy Muffin Recipe
Made with only a few ingredients and use just one bowl and spoon! Once you make this easy muffin recipe, it'll become your new favorite easy breakfast!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This overnight breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, potatoes and cheese is easy to assemble the night before and bake in the morning! Perfect for a holiday breakfast.
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Belgian Waffles
Perfectly crispy, soft, light and fluffy Belgian waffles. Made with common pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Egg White Muffins Recipe
These egg white muffins are full of protein and veggies. They are great for Whole30, 21-Day Fix or Paleo diets. Less than 50 calories.
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Freezer Snacks
Almond Joy Energy Bites
These almond joy no-bake energy bites are the perfect pre-workout fuel, afternoon snack or late night treat. Much healthier than an almond joy and SO tasty!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Banana Bread Muffins
Only one bowl and 30 minutes to make! Incredibly soft and moist with the perfect amount of sweetness. These are the BEST banana bread muffins!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Lemon coconut energy balls filled with dates, nuts, coconut, chia seeds and lemon juice. The perfect healthy snack that has no added sugar and is paleo and Whole30 approved!
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Yogurt Bites
Frozen berry yogurt bites are a simple and kid-friendly snack made with only 2 ingredients. Healthy, refreshing and SO easy! These froyo bites are perfect for Summer!
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Energy Balls Recipe
These no-bake energy balls make the perfect breakfast, snack or even dessert. So delicious and only take 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to make!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Homemade Granola Bars
Favorite no-bake homemade granola bars made with only 5 ingredients! A super easy customizable recipe that is so much better than store-bought!
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These chocolate peanut butter protein balls taste like no bake cookies but healthier! These make the perfect pre-work out snack, breakfast or dessert!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Kodiak Cakes Protein Balls
These easy Kodiak Cakes protein balls take just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. Packed full of protein, fiber and healthy fats. The perfect grab-and-go snack idea that will keep you fuller for longer!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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So, which one are you going to try first? Comment below!
Categorized as: Crockpot, Dinner, Freezer-Friendly, Freezer-Friendly, Recipe Roundup
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
Where are the printable labels? I only see a link to buy the labels.
Here’s the link to the download: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cookie-mix-printable.jpg
Love everyone of this freezer ideas. I need to pre make more meals and freeze.
I love having all these laid out!! Freezer meals are the best!! Thanks for sharing!
These are so great! It’s always good to have a couple of meals on hand as we get busy with school and activities starting.
So many great freezer meals! Definitely pinning this so I can use it all year long.
Thanks you for so many wonderful recipes!! and I LOVE the labels too!!