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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » 32 Easy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals To Make Before Baby Comes

    32 Easy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals To Make Before Baby Comes

    January 2, 2020 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

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    Easy make-ahead freezer meals and recipes are essential when welcoming a new bundle of joy.

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    These recipes are perfect for pregnant, expecting, adopting, or new parents that are looking to make cooking easier once the baby arrives.

    Photo Credit: ericasrecipes.com

    Rosemary Pot Roast

    Rosemary pot roast is a family favorite freezer-to-crockpot meal with tender beef, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and onions.

    It's slow-cooked with herbs and spices until the meat is pull-apart ready.

    The Best Instant Pot Spaghetti

    The best Instant Pot Spaghetti with a deliciously Italian seasoned tomato sauce with spaghetti noodles topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Photo Credit: www.swiftfit.net

    Peanut Butter + Jelly Fluffy French Toast

    This fluffy French toast can be made ahead for a quick breakfast that’s as good as the first time you made it!

    Photo Credit: ericasrecipes.com

    Honey-Dijon Chicken

    Honey-dijon chicken is a freezer-to-crockpot dinner that has slow-cooked chicken in a garlicky-honey-dijon-wine sauce.

    The chicken is so tender and full of flavor you'll be going for seconds!

    Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

    Homemade French Toast Sticks

    Classic homemade french toast sticks are made with sliced bread, cinnamon, and sugar then sautéed in butter until golden brown.

    They're easy to freeze and perfect for on-the-go families!

    Photo Credit: www.thriftyfrugalmom.com

    Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

    This simple breakfast of chocolate chip baked oatmeal will keep you full until lunchtime and it's perfect for making ahead and freezing!

    Photo Credit: fooddoodles.com

    Healthy Taco Soup

    This healthy taco soup is a mix of two family favorites - tacos and bean soup! It's easy to freeze and the whole family will enjoy it!

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    Mom's Best Classic Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Ziti

    This make-ahead vegan baked ziti is super easy, delicious, and baked in 20 minutes! Great as a freezer meal or for having leftovers throughout the week!

    Photo Credit: mygluten-freekitchen.com

    Gluten-free Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Here’s a family favorite freezer meal recipe for gluten-free chicken broccoli rice casserole. It's great to pull out of the freezer on a busy night!

    Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

    Freezer-Friendly Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

    These delicious croissant breakfast sandwiches are made with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and sliced ham piled between a soft butter croissant.

    These warm and delicious breakfast sandwiches are freezer-friendly and perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

    Vegan butternut squash macaroni and cheese is not only healthy, but it is gluten-free and allergy-free too!

    It's super easy, kid-friendly, and is a delicious side to make along with your weeknight dinner!

    Spicy Tater Tot Casserole

    Spicy tater tot casserole with ground beef, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, homemade cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, spicy seasoning, and jalapeños to give a nice kick to this family favorite dish.

    Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

    Chicken-Apple Sausage Breakfast Burritos (Freezable Make-Ahead!)

    Chicken-apple sausage breakfast burritos are a grab-and-go, make-ahead freezer breakfast you’ll actually look forward to eating!

    They're filled with sweet chicken-apple sausage and butternut squash, savory cheese and red peppers, and scrambled egg.

    Photo Credit: inthekitch.net

    Turkey Mushroom Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

    Turkey and mushroom meatballs with a herbaceous tomato sauce is a quick and easy freezer meal that can save you time on those busy evenings!

    Photo Credit: foodlove.com

    Baked Green Chile Chicken Taquitos

    Crispy baked green chile chicken taquitos with a creamy filling make a satisfying freezer meal. The entire family will love this dinner!

    Photo Credit: thecozycook.com

    Italian Wedding Soup

    This Italian Wedding Soup can be made on the stovetop, Crock-Pot, or the Instant Pot!

    Make it with homemade meatballs, or use frozen meatballs for a quick and easy dinner idea!

    Cheesy Leftover Ham and Potatoes

    Mix & Bake! Use your leftover ham and potatoes to create a delicious cheesy ham and potato casserole dish!

    Photo Credit: 24bite.com

    Homemade Pork Tamales

    Homemade Tamales is one of the most popular dishes from Latin America and is now one of the most requested in the United States as well.

    This step by step tamales recipe will show you how to make tamales for your next special occasion.

    Photo Credit: savingtalents.com

    Easy & Delicious Lasagna

    This delicious and easy lasagna is perfect for dinner with family, friends, or on your own!

    This lasagna recipe can also be frozen before baking, so it can be used as a make-ahead freezer meal for yourself or someone who needs dinner, like a new mom.

    Photo Credit: www.eatingonadime.com

    Pizza Casserole

    This easy pizza casserole recipe is a family pleaser!

    An easy casserole recipe. Plus this pizza pasta casserole is an easy freezer meal. Try it today!

    Photo Credit: www.themagicalslowcooker.com

    Easy Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Beef

    Easy slow-cooker teriyaki beef is easy to throw together in the crockpot and make into a tender delicious dinner. It's better than take-out!

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    Homemade chicken noodle soup has a deliciously seasoned broth with cuts of carrots and celery, chicken, and egg noodles. It's the perfect one-pot meal!

    Photo Credit: simplifylivelove.com

    Chicken Oreganato

    Chicken Oreganato is a delicious farm-to-table and freezer friendly. It’s a great way to use up extra vegetables including herbs, potatoes, and tomatoes.

    Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

    Instant Pot beef stroganoff made with tender cuts of beef and mushrooms served with a savory sauce over egg noodles. It's all cooked in one-pot!

    Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

    Applesauce Waffles (Dippable!)

    A little breakfast meal prep and you’ll always have an easy morning! These applesauce waffles are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and dippable!

    Photo Credit: www.savorywithsoul.com

    Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    So creamy and hearty, this creamy chicken and wild rice soup is what your family needs on chilly fall days or wintry cold evenings.

    Photo Credit: www.therisingspoon.com

    Beef & Chorizo Chili

    An easy recipe for beef & chorizo chili is made with ground beef, Mexican chorizo, peppers, tomatoes, beans, broth, spices, and chiles en adobe sauce. It's also gluten-free!

    Photo Credit: www.themagicalslowcooker.com

    Slow-Cooker Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf

    Slow-cooker onion soup mix meatloaf is full of flavor and so easy to throw together! It's perfect for freezing and heating later.

    Photo Credit: www.therisingspoon.com

    Make Ahead English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches

    An easy recipe for English muffin breakfast sandwiches that you can make ahead of time for yummy on-the-go breakfasts.

    Keep them in the fridge for fast & simple meals all week long or prep them a month in advance and store in the freezer for later.

    Photo Credit: www.thegayglobetrotter.com

    Easy Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon

    Slow cooker beef bourguignon features tender, melt in your mouth beef simmered in a beefy red wine sauce with bacon, carrots, and pearl onions.

    Serve it over mashed potatoes or as a stew for the perfect winter meal! 

    Photo Credit: thetoastykitchen.com

    Pesto Mozzarella Chicken

    Pesto Mozzarella Chicken is a quick and easy six-ingredient dinner.

    Chicken breasts are coated in pesto, smothered in mozzarella cheese, and roasted in the oven in just twenty minutes.

    Photo Credit: thecozycook.com

    Ham and Cheese Quiche

    This simple ham and cheese quiche can be made ahead of time and is totally freezer-friendly!

    A hint of caramelized onions along with savory ham and two kinds of cheese makes this an unbeatable flavor combination!

    Try these other great recipes!

    • Cheesy Potatoes
    • Garlic Bread Soup
    • Homemade Infant’s Goat Milk Formula
    • Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
    • Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
    • Meatloaf Marsala
    • Oreo Bottom Cupcakes
    • Quick & Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew
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