Freezer meals

maynard1978

I'd like to get a few meals made next month before the little guy comes so that we have 'em to pop in the oven or whatever when we have absolutely no time to cook.  My issue - not a ton of freezer space.  What are some of your favs that might not take up a lot of room?  I'll probably do a few casseroles, but I was thinking of stuff I can put in a bag, maybe soups, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc.?

iheartcutepuppies

My blog has an enchilada and a turkey chili recipe that both will hold well. One can go in a 13x9 pyrex (unless you cook it before hand, it won't sit well in a bag, will get mushy), and the other can go in a freezer safe bowl.

You could also pre make beef or turkey meatballs and toss them in a bag with some sauce

Chicken Matzo Ball Soup (yum) also on my blog.

Lasagna

 

 

 

msmarsh

Hey Heather! I know this question is asked a bunch over on WC. You might want to scroll back through a few pages and check out some of the ladies' blogs. Jolene is one who I know has a bunch!

justrachet

I had some meals that were meat, rice, and veggies, which I put into small single-serving containers, one for each of us. I don't have divided containers, but that would work well for meals like that. I also put raw meat with marinade in freezer baggies, so we'd just have to thaw and broil it. We don't have a big freezer, either, so I didn't have huge meals in there, just two portions of a few different things.

amethyst1220

msmarsh:

Hey Heather! I know this question is asked a bunch over on WC. You might want to scroll back through a few pages and check out some of the ladies' blogs. Jolene is one who I know has a bunch!

oh, i'll have to check that out, too. thanks, meg!

heather, things like hamburger/pork/turkey bbq, beef stroganoff, taco meat, soups, chils, etc. can be put in those round containers from the deli. i think the large ones are 2 lbs? they take up less freezer space than casserole dishes.