Honestly, I wish I was more prepared before this whole crazy coronavirus struck us all down. I usually try to keep our freezer well stocked full of meals to use on our busy weeknights. But, of course I was slacking on that here lately and did not have much prepped and ready to go when all this craziness happened. That’s why today I am sharing with you all my top 3 homemade freezer meals!
These meals are so tasty and delicious and I love being able to pull something homemade out of my freezer for a quick weeknight meal. It just makes me feel super prepared and on top of things if I know my freezer has some good meals ready for us to eat inside!
While I am stuck at home, I’ve been busy prepping these meals and putting them away for the next time we may need them! If you’re like me and like to be prepared, then keep on reading for some tasty meals that you can stockpile in your freezer too!
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1. Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
This is hands down my favorite meal to make and to freeze. It is easy and delicious and you basically just throw everything in the crockpot for a few hours and you are done! How awesome is that?!
I don’t think it could get any better, but it does! This batch will make SO MUCH spaghetti sauce!
Once I am done cooking it and it has cooled completely, I just throw it into some freezer bags and stick them in my freezer. I usually put enough sauce in there for at least 2-3 meals worth.
That way when I thaw it out, I know we will also have enough for leftovers too! It really is one of the most perfect homemade freezer meals!
I got this recipe from The Pioneer Woman Cookbook and this cookbook is one of my favorites! She has a lot of other meals in there that are freezer friendly and I am even sharing another favorite recipe from her below too!
I was able to get enough for three big freezer bags full of spaghetti sauce from this run! Sometimes, I am even able to get a little more, but for this batch I did not have much meat for it.
It originally calls for 4.5 pounds of ground beef and again, because of the coronavirus craziness, I was not able to find ground beef and had to improvise with just one pack of ground turkey instead. But, it still tasted delicious and that’s all that matters, right??
2. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Now this recipe is a lot more work, but it is totally worth the outcome! It is the perfect comfort food- heaven in pie form, if you will! I absolutely love making this dish.
I have always loved chicken pot pie, but I stumbled upon this recipe a few years ago and have never made it any other way since. The homemade crust is to die for and my hubby loves this meal too.
I always like to make a pie to eat on for the week and then make another pie to freeze so we can enjoy it later. We can make one chicken pot pie last us for 4 nights of dinners!
I always love a meal that can stretch and this is the perfect time to make something like this since I am trying to avoid going to the grocery store as much as possible.
Now mind you, it is just my hubby and I so that’s why we can make it last so long. If we had kids, obviously it wouldn’t make it that far.
But still, it is definitely worth making because once you bite into it, your taste buds will sing! The homemade buttermilk crust is definitely what makes this meal stand out.
You can also freeze a whole pie like I did, or just wrap up individual pieces and freeze them that way as well.
So if I haven’t convinced you enough yet that this is definitely a staple meal you need to have in your freezer, then just take a look at how yummy it looks when it is completely done below! I also love to make a homemade cranberry sauce with this meal as well.
I asked a question on Instagram about what side dish people like with their chicken pot pies and some of the results were crazy to me.
Such as: pickled relish and apple butter! It’s always so funny to see what people enjoy from different areas with their meals! I say go for whatever makes you happy!
If you’re ready to make this delicious freezer ready meal, then click here for the original chicken pot pie recipe!
3. Homemade Meat Pies
This is another one of my favorite recipes from The Pioneer Woman Cookbook. I don’t think I have ever had a meat pie before trying this recipe, but I am so glad I took the risk and tried them out because they are so delicious!
Also, another perfect filling and comforting food choice!
Again, this one takes a little work too, but it’s not as time consuming as the chicken pot pie above. After you make your meat filling, you just place it into the dough and bake it and then you are done!
I like making these because they are handheld and the perfect size. You could also have one as a little snack too since they are smaller!
I can never find the brand of rolls that is recommended for this recipe in The Pioneer Woman’s Cookbook (I think she uses a brand called Rhodes), but I used Grands Crescent dough and it worked out just fine!
I just rolled out two crescents sheets together, then cut it in half (see below). So I think any kind of dinner roll dough would work just fine for this recipe.
I like serving a few for dinner with a side salad. You don’t need anything fancy to go with it because these are pretty filling themselves!
And since they are smaller, they don’t take up too much room in the freezer either which is another plus.
My meat pies aren’t as pretty as The Pioneer Woman’s of course, but they sure are tasty!
Well, I hope you guys enjoyed my list of my top three homemade freezer meals. I would love to know if y’all try one out and what you think about it!
I am super happy to have a freezer stock full of delicious meals now. And now I don’t have to worry about going to the grocery store so frequently during all this craziness too!
Stay safe my friends and thanks so much for stopping by!
That chicken pot pie looks amazing; will have to try it. I love making meals to freeze.
I do too! it makes it so much easier when you are in a pinch for dinner and don’t have much time!
The brand you mentioned that you have trouble finding, are in the frozen bread section. They are frozen dough balls about 1.5-2” in diameter. We use them all the time to make bubble bread. They would be great for these meat pies because you can roll them out like pizza dough. Hope that helps. Thank you for the recipes.
Respectfully,
Jimmie
Thank you so much! I looked in the frozen bread section, but I couldn’t find them. I will have to look again. Maybe my store was just out that day.
Chicken pot pie in the freezer! My mind is blown and I must try this!
Yes girl, you should! It’s so easy to just let it thaw out for dinner!
The chicken pie looks amaaaazing! I’m always freezing tomato sauces and vegi chillies to keep my freezer full of easy meals 🙂
Sarah x
Yes! I love having a freezer full of meals. Makes planning dinner much easier for sure!
These all sound so good! That chicken pot pie though – yum!! Can’t wait to make these later, thanks for the post!
No problem! The chicken pot pie is definitely fantastic! You should try it out for sure!
This is going to come in handy soooo much when I give birth in 3 weeks! Like I’m literally going to have my husband pick this stuff up for me! Thank you so much for sharing! The chicken pot pie looks so good!
Awe yay! I am so happy I could help girl! And congratulations, that is so exciting!!
This is such a useful post. Everything looks so delicious. I will definitely try everything! 😍❤️ Thank you so much for sharing 💕
Awe thank you so much! I appreciate it! I figured it was pretty useful to share during this time!
These are great ideas! Will definitely try these out 🙂
Thank you so much. You should! I definitely recommend them!
THANK YOU FOR THIS POST!!
What a lifesaver. I just froze all my leftovers from a pot roast to turn into a beef pot pie 😍
Oh yum! That sounds delicious too! Love being able to freeze things!
Wow, these are amazing tips for meals. I cook daily and weekdays are tough on me too, I will definitely try the chicken pie. It looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Darina
https://daramiblog.com
Yes you definitely should! It is so tasty. Definitely one of my all time favorite meals!
Oooh I love the different freezer meals! These are great so you don’t need to spend a lot of time preparing during the weekday or whenever. You can’t go wrong with the spaghetti sauce. Ooooh I am a fan of the pot pie!! The meat pie looks delicious as well. Thanks for sharing all of these recipes!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Thank you so much Nancy! They are all such delicious recipes! And yes, I love being able to pull something out of the freezer for a quick meal!
Oh, these are great recipes to have a go at and have again and again. Love to make a spaghetti sauce and freeze for another time; makes it so much easier doesn’t it? I will definitely be trying the two pie dishes, you can’t beat a good pie!
Thanks for sharing these!
Aimsy xoxo
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Yes! It makes it ten times easier! And I hope you enjoy the pie recipes! They are both delicious!
Oh my gosh all three sound delightful! I have never tried making my own pie before, but I would love to! xo
Makeup Muddle
You should definitely try it out. It’s so worth it!
This is great! I don’t tend to keep a lot in my freezer but I’m very thankful that I keep my pantry fully stocked most of the time so I have lots of beans, lentils and grains if things get tough and I’m struggling to get food. Glad you have recipes you can prep in bulk x
Sophie
Glad you have a lot in your pantry too! It’s getting hard to grocery shop here too!
We’ll be preparing some freezer meals tomorrow! This was a great post to come across 😀 We made our own pizza bases today so tomorrow we can get started on the sauce 🙂
Oh yum! That sounds like fun! Good luck getting your freezer meals ready!
I like how you improvised and made use of what’s available! All these look tasty! Always stay safe, Charity! 🙂
Thank you so much Hazel! I hope you and your family are staying safe too!
That chicken pot pie looks amazing-licious!!!!!!!!!! I would like to try that. Thank you for sharing.
No problem! You definitely should try it out because it is so delicious!
Everything looks delicious! Thanks for sharing 💕
Thank you so much. I appreciate it!
I’m just learning crockpot cooking so you’ve given me a new recipe to try. Thank you!
Yes you should definitely try it out! It is so delicious!
The chicken pot pie recipe looks delicious, I don’t know if I’m skilled enough to pull it off though! Some great tips you’ve given here. I’ve just started meal prepping and it definitely helps save time during the weeknights.
You should try it! You could always use store bought pie crust to make it even easier too if you wanted!
Yum! I wish I had some more room in my freezer right now for that chicken pie – I also have fond memories of my Nana having homemade Cornish pasties (UK meat pies) stowed away in the freezer.
Oh yum! And what a special memory! I love making family recipes handed down from generation to generation too!
The chicken pie looks lovely, not sure I’ve ever had one with that exact recipe.
You should definitely try it! It is so delicious!
Such a good time for some freezer meals! You’ve reminded me that we need to get our Crockpot back from my mother in law. I’m a big chicken pot pie fan so will definitely be adding that to my kitchen list!
Yes you should totally make it! It is so tasty! One of my favorite meals for sure.
Looks like you’ve got some great ideas here! Last year I did a big load of veggie sauce, and I should do that again! Especially with everything going on… It was great to have it close at hand like that.
Yes! Thats exactly what I was thinking. I feel better knowing my freezer is stock full of food during a crazy and scary time like this!
I always did love making things and freezing them up but when I moved into my current house I only have a tiny ice box and no space for much more than a few frozen veggies that I can still pre-prepare! I’m hopefully moving this summer and I can’t wait to get back on it. This chicken pie look DELISH!
Thank you so much Ellie, it really is! Our freezer is super tiny too. One day I would like to get a chest freezer and put it downstairs, that way I can freeze a lot more too!
Yum! They are look amazing. I’m pinning this for my next grocery trip. Now is the perfect time to make some freezer meals and stock up while we are all spending more time at home.
Thank you so much! That’s what I was thinking too! It really is the perfect time to do this.
All these look delicious! We just buy our own Spaghetti sauce but it would be cool and probably healthier if me and my fam could make our own. Thanks for sharing these, it’s really helpful because of today’s crisis. Keep safe!
—Athena Christy
https://athenachristy.wordpress.com/
I hope you keep safe as well! And yes, I love to make it homemade because you get so much more and it lasts much longer!
That spaghetti sauce looks AMAZING! I’m going to have to try it this week when I make spaghetti for the family. I’m going to have to try the meat pies as well. I love meat pies and these look super simple and yummy.
Yes they are both so delicious! I actually just had a meat pie for lunch. I love being able to just pop them in the oven for a few minutes. So convenient and easy!
That homemade spaghetti sauce looks absolutely amazing! Freezer meals are essential right now with lockdown as they last longer x
Yes! That’s exactly why I was making them. I wanted our freezer to be full during this uncertain time!
The chicken pot pie looks absolutely superb and the meat pies also look really good. The spaghetti sauce is such a good idea as well to make in bulk x
Thank you so much my friend! Yes, I love to have all of that on hand in my freezer for whenever I may need it!
My husband makes our spaghetti sauce and we can it. We use it for so many things! I’m going to have to try your meat pies. They look delicious 😋
Thank you so much! I love canning things too. That’s another great way to store food for the long term!
Very Enriching post <3