Freezer Meals

Healthy frozen meals are absolute lifesavers on busy weeknights. I love having homecooked freezer meals on standby for easy reheating whenever a last-minute lunch or dinner is in order! These spinach lasagna roll-ups are make-ahead-friendly, convenient, and so satisfying. Likewise, my Salisbury steak meatballs are an easy freezer meal that’s always a hit with the family. For easy meal prep, try these to-go freezer breakfast burritos or my freezer-friendly Greek chicken rice bowls! Find these and tons more recipes below.

Popular Freezer-Friendly Recipes

Wondering what to make ahead and freeze this week? Try these reader-favorite freezer meals.

Picadillo is the most requested dish by my kids and it's so easy to make. We love it served over brown rice (or cauliflower rice) with this quick cabbage slaw or a salad on the side.

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Cuban Picadillo

35 mins

Everything you love about lasagna – all in one bowl of soup! Loaded with chicken sausage, lasagna noodles, marinara and cheese. It's easy, filling, hearty and perfect for a cold winter night.

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Lasagna Soup

1 hr

Chicken Divan with broccoli

5

Chicken Divan, Lightened Up

1 hr 15 mins

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies

30 mins

Low Carb Frozen Meals

Looking for freezable recipes that are healthy, high in protein, and low in carbs? Look no further! I’ve included some of my personal favorites below.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas or Mexican Pulled Pork is the best Mexican pork recipe whether you stuff it into a tortilla, taco or turn it into a burrito bowl!

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Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork)

8 hrs 40 mins

These low-carb Enchilada Chicken Roll-Ups give you authentic enchilada flavor without all the work, calories or fat. And you won’t even miss the tortillas!

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Enchilada Chicken Roll-Ups

55 mins

This Lighter Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. No breading, just eggplant, cheese and marinara.

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Lighter Eggplant Parmesan

1 hr 30 mins

Instant Pot Braised Beef

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Instant Pot Braised Beef

1 hr 40 mins

Latest Easy Freezer Meals

I love coming up with new make-ahead recipes to prepare, store, and freeze for easy reheating. Check out my best meals for the freezer below.

Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Peas

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Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas

30 mins

Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pork Chops

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Honey-Mustard Air Fryer Pork Chops

4 hrs 25 mins

Short Rib Soup

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Short Rib Soup (Instant Pot or Stove)

1 hr 35 mins

Wild Mushroom and Farro Soup

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Wild Mushroom and Farro Soup

1 hr 15 mins

Cabbage Soup with Chicken and Pork

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Cabbage Soup with Chicken and Pork

1 hr 10 mins

Chicken Divan with broccoli

5

Chicken Divan, Lightened Up

1 hr 15 mins

Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breasts

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Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breasts

45 mins

Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

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Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

35 mins

Pot of Yellow Rice and Black Beans

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Black Beans and Rice

50 mins

Chicken Stuffed Peppers

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Chicken Stuffed Peppers with White Beans

45 mins

French Onion Chicken

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Skillet French Onion Chicken

1 hr

Savory Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

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Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

2 hrs

Roasted Acorn Squash Soup

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Creamy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup (Vegan and Dairy Free)

1 hr 15 mins

Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage, Kale, Sweet Potato Soup

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Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Stove)

6 hrs 10 mins

Black Bean Soup

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Black Bean Soup (Freezer Friendly)

2 hrs 30 mins

Turkey Sweet Potato Meatloaf

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Sweet Potato Turkey Meatloaf

1 hr 15 mins

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Ragu

4 hrs 15 mins

Roasted sweet potato soup

5

Turmeric Roasted Sweet Potato and Macadamia Soup

1 hr 20 mins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

40 mins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are moist, delicious and perfectly spiced! A delicious fall breakfast treat made with canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice and a cream cheese swirl topping.

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

40 mins