When I was pregnant and nearing the home stretch I got lots of advice from people who told me to make some freezer meals. I wasn’t going to want to cook once babe came, and even though takeouts can be a treat, having them all the time can get tiresome and expensive!
So I did, and everyone was right. It was perfect. We were able to pull something from the freezer, defrost and reheat. In some cases, it even got easier by throwing it in the slow cooker (crockpot). A definite savior in meal planning when I couldn’t even think straight sometimes.Â
Pregnant or not, these freezer meals are great to do even now.
I try and make doubles whenever I can. Saves a ridiculous amount of time during the week meal planning and these days with the minimal sleep I am getting, I am thankful for any extra time I can get.Â
Here’s are some of my favorite freezer meals. We also brought up this question in the Homestead subgroup, so a few Punky Mom members have added to this recipe list. Minimal on the casserole front. Praise!
- Chicken and Wild Rice Bake
- Jalapeno Chili
- Dijon Chicken
- Baked Mac and Cheese
- Chinese Beef and Broccoli
- Honey and Spice Pork Chops
- Vegetarian Lasagne
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Sauerkraut & Kielbasa
- French Onion Soup
- Lentil Sloppy Joes
- Mushroom and Onion Quiche
- Black Bean Burritos
- Baked Ziti
- Coconut Chicken Curry
Freezer meals are so so great to make ahead for baby’s arrival. A great pregnancy tip to take the stress off and do some meal planning with these easy recipes.
These are great not just pre-pregnancy but for all! I love prepping lots of freezer meals.
YES!!! I needed this post! I always want to do freezer meals but have no idea where to start! Thanks for sharing!!