40+ Easy Freezer Recipes That Reheat Beautifully

Recipe: Smoked-Pork-Stuffed Pasta Shells

This hearty recipe calls for a pound of flavorful smoked pork, making the freezer-friendly pasta dish incredibly filling.

Recipe: Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup

Ingredients from the frozen food aisle make this delicious soup recipe incredibly easy to prepare. Serve it in a bread bowl for an extra touch.

Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

This Cajun-inspired dish is sure to be a hit with everyone in your family. It's hearty, flavorful, and oh-so comforting.

Recipe: Curried Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is a Southern favorite. Be sure to let this dish thaw in the refrigerator before baking.

Recipe: Green Chile-Chicken Stew

Packed with tasty ingredients like ground cumin, dried thyme, and poblano chiles, this soup is sure to keep you coming back for more.

Recipe: Eggplant Rollups

This tasty lasagna-like dish is an excellent low-carb option for satisfying your Italian food craving.

Recipe: Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Pimiento cheese takes this Southern mac and cheese recipe to the next level. It's easy to make and perfect for a make-ahead meal.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

Let the slow cooker do the work. Freezing creamy corn chowder is a great way to preserve summer's fresh corn.

Recipe: Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and dumplings are a Southern classic. Make an extra batch ahead of time and freeze it for a ready-to-eat weeknight meal.

Recipe: Deb Wise’s Tamale Pie Mix-Up

This recipe takes a modern twist on a classic tamale pie. Have it ready to go in your freezer for an impromptu fiesta night.

Recipe: Tomato, Cheddar, and Bacon Pie

The bacon-filled crust on this Southern tomato pie makes it a mouthwateringly delicious dish.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Taco Tuesday just got an upgrade with this pork-filled Mexican dish. We recommend serving them with fresh avocado and a margarita.

Recipe: Spicy Sausage and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Oil

If you're searching for a recipe with a kick, this spicy sausage and chickpea soup is the one for you. It's topped off with garlic oil for the perfect finishing touch.

Recipe: Greek Baked Ziti

This classic pasta dish creates one well-rounded meal complete with two cheeses, flavorful seasoning, and grocery-store favorite ground beef.

Recipe: Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

This praiseworthy casserole has some of our favorite Southern ingredients: pasta, chicken, and Parmesan cheese. It doesn't get better than that.

Recipe: New Tuna Casserole

Tuna noodle casserole has been a Southern-favorite for years. 

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

Double this recipe so your family can enjoy one loaf now and one later with little additional effort. 

Recipe: Tex-Mex Meatballs in Red Chile Sauce

These zesty meatballs are a true taste of the Southwest, with poblano peppers, corn chips, lime juice, and red chile enchilada sauce. 

Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups

These lasagna rolls are the perfect meal to freeze individually and thaw according to your dinnertime head count.

Recipe: Sausage-and-Grits Quiche

Thaw food in the refrigerator. The science behind a slow, even thaw preserves flavor and texture. You'll be impressed by this clever, simple spin on a traditional quiche.

Recipe: Meatball Pasta Bake

Orange juice is the surprising ingredient that gives this pasta dish a bright flavor. 

Recipe: Extra Easy Lasagna

Freeze the whole pan or just the leftovers for a hearty meal straight from your freezer. 

Recipe: Tangy Slow-Cooker Pork Shoulder

Keep this pork shoulder in the freezer so you'll be ready for an impromptu backyard BBQ at any time. 

Recipe: Baked Ziti with Sausage

Combine homemade meat sauce with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan for the cheesy casserole of your dreams. 

Recipe: Bacon-And-Cheddar Grits Quiche

Keep this quiche in the freezer for an easy breakfast or dinner in the future. All you'll have to do is thaw it in the fridge and reheat before serving. 

Recipe: Quick Beef Chili

We recommend serving with green onions, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese.

Recipe: Turkey Meatballs

Keep meatballs on hand to serve over pasta, on a sandwich, or alongside a Caesar salad. 

Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

This casserole has all of the components of a full meal—protein, veggies, and carbs—all in one freezable dish. Reserve the cheese, crackers, and pecans until just before serving. 

Recipe: Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

Swap it up from the usual ground beef lasagna with this cheesy, chicken version.

Recipe: Chili Cheese Enchiladas

Although the original recipe doesn't call for meat, you can easily add ground beef or shredded chicken to the cheese filling to make a heartier meal. 

Recipe: Vegetable Beef Soup

Freeze meal-size portions of soup in zip-top freezer bags and you'll thank yourself later. 

Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Prepare this casserole for your freezer so you can instantly enjoy the flavor of buffalo wings when you're craving them. 

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

After reheating this creamy casserole, top with paprika and basil for a comforting dish the whole family will love. 

Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Save time (and dirty dishes) with lidded bakeware that goes from oven to freezer to fridge with ease.

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

All the flavors of a favorite casserole come together in the comfort of mac and cheese. 

Recipe: Spiced Beef Kabobs with Herbed Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This recipe is all about how to take premium ground beef, flavor it with subtle herbs and spices, and create a delicious dish. These Spiced Beef Kabobs are delicately seasoned with cumin, coriander, allspice, parsley, and cilantro, then hand-formed on skewers. 

Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas

This Tex-Mex one-dish meal is a family-friendly favorite. It's an easy make-ahead meal that can be frozen for up to one month. Think about these enchiladas when time is tight.

Recipe: "Big Easy" Gumbo

Adding flour to hot oil creates a fast and flavorful roux. Serve this freezer-friendly favorite with scoops of Hoppin' John and a fresh green salad tossed with your favorite vinaigrette.

Recipe: Hearty Italian Soup with Parmesan-Pepper Cornbread Biscotti

Small plastic freezer jars are perfect for stocks, gravies, cranberry sauces, or individual portions of soups and stews. Liquids expand when frozen, so leave 1/2 inch of headspace below the rim of the container.

Recipe: Queso-Broccoli Potato Chowder

Refrigerators and freezers cannot cool soups quickly enough to be food safe. Speed up the cooling process by placing the pot of soup in a bath of ice water in the sink. Stir soup often to help release the heat. Even your kids won't be able to resist this broccoli chowder. Sautéed ham and creamy Cheddar cheese create a savory base.

Recipe: Curried Chicken Chowder

To preserve the textures of meat and vegetables in soup, it's important to cool hot soups completely before freezing. To quickly reduce the temperature, transfer to large, shallow containers (13×9-inch baking dishes). Refrigerate uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cool.

Recipe: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Stock your freezer with this classic Southern dish. Use empty cereal boxes to save space. Line an upright box with a zip-top bag (like lining a trash can). Fill, then seal the bag and freeze flat while still in the box. Once frozen, remove the bag from the box and stack.