From make ahead freezer meals to crockpot freezer recipes, there are plenty of cheap and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that will save you time and money.
Skip the frozen foods section at the grocery store and try these homemade freezer-friendly recipes instead. You will find easy, make ahead recipes for sandwiches, soups, casseroles and much more. These budget-friendly recipes are a great idea for new moms, meal prep for the week and an easy weeknight meal. There are chicken breast recipes, ground beef recipes, vegetarian recipes and more.
Plus, many of these freezer meal prep recipes are very easy to thaw (just pop them in the fridge) and don’t require much prep or cleanup. Whether you are looking for instant pot recipes or slow cooker meals, there are easy meal ideas for everyone that help you whip up a big batch of meals for the week! You will even find some healthy freezer meals too.
Buy some gallon ZipLoc freezer bags on Amazon to start prepping these delicious meal ideas today.
Breakfast Freezer Meals
- Freezer Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches from Damn Delicious
- Freezer Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches from Diary of a Real Housewife
- DIY Frozen Breakfast Burritos from Making Life Blissful
- Breakfast Burritos from Mom On Timeout
- Muffin Egg Cups from Today’s Creative Life
- Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos from Frugality Gal
- Freezer English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches from Frugality Gal
- Fake-Out Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches from Thriving Home
- Freezable Country Breakfast Bowls from Budget Bytes
- Freezer Pancakes from Home Cooking Memories
- Homemade Eggo Waffles from Thrifty DIY Divas
- Freezer Ready French Toast Sticks from Mom Saves Money
- Freezer Smoothie Packs from Dessert Now, Dinner Later
- Ham and Egg Casserole from Pocket Change Gourmet
- Freezer Oatmeal Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Ham Egg and Cheese Muffins from Mommy’s Menu
- Freezer-Friendly Bagel Bombs from Host the Toast
- Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal from Thriving Home
Lunch Freezer Meals
- Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos from Graceful Little Honey Bee
- Homemade Freezable Uncrustables from Working Mom Magic
- Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets from Sallys Baking Addiction
- Freezer Chicken Taquitos from Happy Money Saver
- On-the-Go Chicken Burritos from Thriving Home
- Microwavable Pasta Lunch Packets from Frugality Gal
- Homemade Hot Pockets from Happy Money Saver
- Chicken Pot Pie Pockets from Chef in Training
- Chicken Quesadillas (for the freezer) from A Time to Freeze
- Baked Chicken, Bean and Cheese Taquitos from Isabel Eats
- Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken from Food, Fam, Crafts, Fun
- Homemade Frozen Pizzas from Intentional by Grace
- Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs from Thriving Home
- Freezer Stromboli Kit from Frugally Blonde
Soup Freezer Meals
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Momables
- Taco Chili from Grace and Good Eats
- Black Bean Taco Soup from Six Sisters’ Stuff
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili from Eating Well
- Fresh Tomato Soup with Basil from Neighborhood Food
- One Pot Chicken Soup from Created by Diane
- Cheesy Vegetable Chowder from Six Sisters’ Stuff
- Shortcut Chicken and Dumplings from Community Table
- Freezer Prep Hearty Vegetable Soup from Tasty
- Wendy’s Chili Copycat from The Slow Roasted Italian
- Beef Barley Stew from Happy Money Saver
- Slow Cooker Corn and Potato Chowder from Slow Cooker Gourmet
- 5 Ingredient Black Bean Soup from Gimme Some Oven
- Bacon Double Cheeseburger Beer Cheese Soup from The Slow Roasted Italian
Dinner Freezer Meals
Chicken
- Lemon Pesto Chicken Freezer Meal from Frugal Living Mom
- Freezer-to-Crockpot Chicken Fajitas from The Humbled Homemaker
- Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken from Six Sisters’ Stuff
- Easy Make-Ahead Chicken Enchiladas from Make and Takes
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole from Buns in My Oven
- Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken from Who Needs A Cape
- Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole from Money Saving Mom
- Sour Cream Cheese Enchiladas from Eating on a Dime
- Ranch Parmesan Chicken from Food, Fam, Crafts, Fun
- Favorite Chicken Tetrazzini from Family Savvy
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole from Thriving Home
- Crispy Cheddar Chicken Breasts from Mommy Savers
- Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs from Over the Big Moon
- Chicken, Broccoli, Bacon & Potato Bake from Kylee Cooks
- Crockpot Chicken Tacos from Who Needs A Cape
- Homemade Chicken Pot Pie from Meal Planning Magic
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Caserole from Eating on a Dime
- 20 Minute Tuscan Pasta (Freezer Meal) from Six Sisters’ Stuff
- Chicken Spaghetti from The Pioneer Woman
- Slow Cooker Garlic Lemon Chicken Freezer Meal from Stockpiling Moms
- Baked Chicken Pesto Alfredo Freezer Meal from Happy Money Saver
- Stuffed Mexican Chicken Shells from Six Sisters’ Stuff
- Honey Sesame Chicken from Fabulessly Frugal
Beef
- Crock-Pot Western Beef Casserole from Crock Pot Ladies
- Taco Rice Casserole from Eating on a Dime
- Cheddar Ranch Burger from Fabulessly Frugal
- Low Carb Meatballs from Make-Ahead Meal Mom
- Simple Meat Loaf Freezer Meal from One Hundred Dollars A Month
- Shepherd’s Pie Freezer Meal from Wheel N Deal Momma
- Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole from Joyful Momma’s Kitchen
- French Dip Sandwiches from Happy Money Saver
- Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta from Plain Chicken
- Beef Enchiladas from One Hundred Dollars A Month
- Easy Freezer Meal Meatballs from One Hundred Dollars A Month
- Tater Tot Casserole from Raining Hot Coupons
- Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Sidetracked Sarah
- Crockpot Beef Tips & Gravy from Who Needs A Cape
- Sloppy Joes from One Hundred Dollars A Month
- Pizza Casserole from Once A Month Meals
- Freezer Baked Ziti from Macheesmo
- Burrito Pie from Thriving Home
- Beef Stroganoff (Freezer to Crockpot Meal) from Sidetracked Sarah
- Muffin Tin Meatloaf from Some The Wiser
Meatless
- 4 Ingredient Make Ahead Ravioli Lasagna from Neat New Organizing
- Easy Freezer Mac & Cheese from Passion for Savings
- Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese from The Comfort of Cooking
- Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos from Allrecipes
- Vegetable Enchiladas from Martha Stewart
Pork, Turkey and Seafood
- Crockpot Honey Mustard Pork Chops and Potatoes from Stockpiling Moms
- Ham & Cheese Potato Casserole from Taste of Home
- Crockpot Easy Pulled Pork from Who Needs A Cape
- Shrimp Stir Fry from The Schmidty Wife
- Freezer Friendly Moroccan Style Pork Tenderloin from Meal Plan Addict
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Sweet Potatoes from Stockpiling Moms
- Italian Pork Chops from Fabulessly Frugal
- Delicious Turkey Burgers from Allrecipes
- Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal from Happy Money Saver
- Mediterranean Tuna-Noodle Casserole from Martha Stewart
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jayme says
Thanks for the link to the French Toast Sticks — they ARE awesome! My boys, in particular, love them! Hope other people enjoy them as well.
Theresa Gray says
Your food sounds delicious. Can’t wait to feel good enough to cook!
prudentpennypincher.com says
Thanks 🙂 Hope you feel better soon!
Sorina says
Great list, thanks!
Mandi Fox says
I would love to do this for my family but hate the idea of something getting freezer burnt…how do I avoid that?
prudentpennypincher.com says
Hi Mandi,
That’s a good question!
The most important tip for preventing freezer burn is proper food storage. For soups, put them in a plastic container with some room on top and then put some plastic wrap or foil over the surface of the soup. For casseroles, add plastic wrap, foil or wax paper on top and then cover with lid. For other items, use thick freezer bags (making sure to remove as much air as you can) or vacuum-sealed bags to store food.
Also, never put hot food in the freezer, always let it cool off before you put it in and try to make sure the temperature in the freezer never fluctuates by not leaving it open too long, etc.
Hope this helps,
Stephy
Mandi Fox says
Thank you! Going to give it a try 🙂
Ali says
Hello! Any tips on cooking the meals before and simply reheating in the microwave?