- Lasagna
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Sloppy Joes
- Chicken Pockets
- Hamburger Soup
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Meatloaf
- Chicken Divan
- Spanish Rice Casserole
- Mexican Chicken
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
List of Meals with shopping list and recipes
10 Easy Freezer Meals
Directions and Hints
- Cook all hamburger and chicken before you start compiling meals.
- Label and date all meals.
- Fill freezer bags and flatten on a cookie sheet. Freeze so they are thin and save space in your freezer.
- These recipes will feed a family of 6. I personally divided each meal into two bags for my small family -leaving me with 20 meals when all was said and done.
Shopping List for the Ten Freezer Meals
Dairy Products
- 2 lbs. low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 1/3 lb. Cheddar cheese
- 1 lb. Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1 pint low-fat sour cream
- 10 flour tortillas
- 8 0z. pkg lite cream cheese
- 2 pkgs. crescent rolls
Meat
- 6 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
- 15 chicken breasts
- Bacon
Canned Foods
- 12 oz. jar chili sauce
- 4 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 20 oz. pineapple tidbits
- 1 30 oz. spaghetti sauce
- 1 17 oz. corn packed in water
- 5 cream of chicken soup
- 2 cream of celery soup
- 1 32 oz. can tomato juice
- 3 4 oz. cans mushroom pieces
- 2 4 oz. cans green chilies
- 1 can french fried onions
- Mayonnaise
- 8 oz. tomato juice
Dry Foods
- 8 oz. lasagna noodles
- Rice
- Bay leaf
- Bread crumbs
- Hamburger buns
- Freezer Bags
- Parmesan cheese
- Oats (quick or regular)
- Chicken bullion or canned chicken broth
Produce
- 5 medium onions
- 2 green peppers
- small bag of carrots
- 1 bunch green onions
Frozen Foods
- 16 oz. pkg broccoli pieces
***This list does not include things you should already have in your cupboard, i.e. spices, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, eggs, milk.
***DO NOT FORGET FREEZER BAGS
Chicken Pockets
1 8 oz. Pkg. cream cheese (softened)
1/4 Cup chopped green onions
3 Cups chicken pieces
1 Can cream of chicken soup
Bread Crumbs
2 Cans Refrigerator crescent rolls
Combine chicken, cream cheese, and onions. Pinch together two rolls and a spoonful of chicken mixture. Seal edges tightly. Brush with melted margarine and roll in bread crumbs. Put into bag and freeze.
When thawed, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (until golden brown). Heat cream of chicken soup and enough milk for desired consistency for gravy. Pour gravy over each roll.
1/4 Cup chopped green onions
3 Cups chicken pieces
1 Can cream of chicken soup
Bread Crumbs
2 Cans Refrigerator crescent rolls
Combine chicken, cream cheese, and onions. Pinch together two rolls and a spoonful of chicken mixture. Seal edges tightly. Brush with melted margarine and roll in bread crumbs. Put into bag and freeze.
When thawed, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (until golden brown). Heat cream of chicken soup and enough milk for desired consistency for gravy. Pour gravy over each roll.
Sloppy Joes
4 1/2 Cup cooked ground beef
1 Cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 jar (12 oz.) chili sauce
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 TBSP vinegar
2 TBSP mustard
2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into labeled and dated freezer bag and freeze. When thawed, heat through and simmer 10-15 minutes. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
1 Cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 jar (12 oz.) chili sauce
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 TBSP vinegar
2 TBSP mustard
2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into labeled and dated freezer bag and freeze. When thawed, heat through and simmer 10-15 minutes. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
3 Cups chicken pieces
1/2 Cup cider vinegar
1/4 Cup ketchup
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 TBSP cornstarch
1 1/2 Cup chopped green pepper
1 20 oz. drained pineapple tidbits
In about 2 tsp. vegetable oil, saute green pepper until tender crisp. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add to green peppers and bring mixture to a boil. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in pineapple and chicken. Bag and freeze. When thawed, heat through and serve over rice. This is also yummy served with fresh tomatoes.
1/2 Cup cider vinegar
1/4 Cup ketchup
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 TBSP cornstarch
1 1/2 Cup chopped green pepper
1 20 oz. drained pineapple tidbits
In about 2 tsp. vegetable oil, saute green pepper until tender crisp. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add to green peppers and bring mixture to a boil. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in pineapple and chicken. Bag and freeze. When thawed, heat through and serve over rice. This is also yummy served with fresh tomatoes.
Lasagna
4 1/2 Cups hamburger
1/2 Cup sauteed onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lb. carton low-fat cottage cheese
30 oz. bottle spaghetti sauce
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
2 Cups Monterrey or Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
8 oz. package Lasagna noodles (dry)
Mix spaghetti sauce with ground beef, onion, and garlic. Spread 1/2 of sauce with meat on bottom of disposable 9 x 13 pan. Layer with dry noodles. Then spread 1/2 cottage cheese, followed by 1/2 Cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese. Repeat whole process. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. When thawed, bake 1 hour at 400 degrees (uncovered first 20 minutes, covered last 40 minutes).
1/2 Cup sauteed onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lb. carton low-fat cottage cheese
30 oz. bottle spaghetti sauce
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
2 Cups Monterrey or Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
8 oz. package Lasagna noodles (dry)
Mix spaghetti sauce with ground beef, onion, and garlic. Spread 1/2 of sauce with meat on bottom of disposable 9 x 13 pan. Layer with dry noodles. Then spread 1/2 cottage cheese, followed by 1/2 Cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese. Repeat whole process. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. When thawed, bake 1 hour at 400 degrees (uncovered first 20 minutes, covered last 40 minutes).
Chicken Enchiladas
2 Cans cream of chicken soup
1 pint low-fat sour cream
(Mix together to form sauce)
Mix together with 1/2 cup sauce to form filling:
2 Cups chicken pieces
2 4 0z. cans mushrooms (drained)
1 4 oz. can green chilies (drained)
1 Cup chopped onion (sauteed)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
10 Flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Spread the tortillas with filling. Roll up and place in a freezer bag. Pour the remainder of sauce over enchiladas in bag and sprinkle with cheese. When thawed, put in 9 x 13 pan and bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes or until heated through. Do not cover.
1 pint low-fat sour cream
(Mix together to form sauce)
Mix together with 1/2 cup sauce to form filling:
2 Cups chicken pieces
2 4 0z. cans mushrooms (drained)
1 4 oz. can green chilies (drained)
1 Cup chopped onion (sauteed)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
10 Flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Spread the tortillas with filling. Roll up and place in a freezer bag. Pour the remainder of sauce over enchiladas in bag and sprinkle with cheese. When thawed, put in 9 x 13 pan and bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes or until heated through. Do not cover.
Hamburger Soup
3 Cups ground beef
1/2 Cup chopped onion
1 32 oz. Can tomato juice
1 TBS sugar
4 Cup grated carrots
1 Cup Water
2 Cans cream of celery soup
1/4 tsp Pepper
Combine all ingredients and pour into bag and freeze. When thawed, heat through by simmering on stove for about 30 minutes.
1/2 Cup chopped onion
1 32 oz. Can tomato juice
1 TBS sugar
4 Cup grated carrots
1 Cup Water
2 Cans cream of celery soup
1/4 tsp Pepper
Combine all ingredients and pour into bag and freeze. When thawed, heat through by simmering on stove for about 30 minutes.
Chicken Divan
1 Pkg. 16 oz frozen chopped broccoli
3 Cups chicken pieces
1 Can cream of chicken soup
1/2 Cup grated Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp Curry
1 4 oz. Can mushrooms (drained)
1 Can French Fried Onions
Combine all ingredients except French Fried Onions. Pour into bag and freeze. When thawed, bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Top with French Fried Onions an bake an additional 5 minutes. Do not cover.
3 Cups chicken pieces
1 Can cream of chicken soup
1/2 Cup grated Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp Curry
1 4 oz. Can mushrooms (drained)
1 Can French Fried Onions
Combine all ingredients except French Fried Onions. Pour into bag and freeze. When thawed, bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Top with French Fried Onions an bake an additional 5 minutes. Do not cover.
Meatloaf
1 1/2 Pounds RAW ground beef
8 oz. Tomato Juice
3/4 Cup Oats (quick or regular)
1 Beaten Egg White
1/3 Cup Onion
1 1/4 tsp Salt
Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Either shape into loaf and put into bag and freeze, or put into loaf pan, cover with foil, label and freeze. When thawed, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
8 oz. Tomato Juice
3/4 Cup Oats (quick or regular)
1 Beaten Egg White
1/3 Cup Onion
1 1/4 tsp Salt
Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Either shape into loaf and put into bag and freeze, or put into loaf pan, cover with foil, label and freeze. When thawed, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Mexican Chicken
4 Cups chicken pieces
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Monterrey Jack cheese
1 4 oz. Can green chilies
1 Cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. Chili powder
1/4 tsp Oregano
1 Dozen corn tortillas
1 Can cream of chicken soup
1 Cup chicken broth
Combine green chilies, onion, chili powder, oregano, soup, and chicken broth. In freezer bag, layer 4 tortillas (spread out as much as possible). On top of this spread 1/2 of the above mixture, 2 Cups chicken pieces, and 1/2 of the cheeses. Repeat starting with the tortillas and ending with the cheese. When thawed, bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Monterrey Jack cheese
1 4 oz. Can green chilies
1 Cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. Chili powder
1/4 tsp Oregano
1 Dozen corn tortillas
1 Can cream of chicken soup
1 Cup chicken broth
Combine green chilies, onion, chili powder, oregano, soup, and chicken broth. In freezer bag, layer 4 tortillas (spread out as much as possible). On top of this spread 1/2 of the above mixture, 2 Cups chicken pieces, and 1/2 of the cheeses. Repeat starting with the tortillas and ending with the cheese. When thawed, bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
Spanish Rice Casserole
1 Cup uncooked regular rice
17 oz. Can whole kernel corn packed in water (not drained)
2 8 oz. Cans tomato sauce
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup chopped onion
1/2 Cup green pepper
3 Cups ground beef
4-6 Bacon strips: cooked, drained, and crumbled
Combine all ingredients. Pour into freezer bag and freeze. When thawed, bake at 375 degrees for 55 minutes.
17 oz. Can whole kernel corn packed in water (not drained)
2 8 oz. Cans tomato sauce
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup chopped onion
1/2 Cup green pepper
3 Cups ground beef
4-6 Bacon strips: cooked, drained, and crumbled
Combine all ingredients. Pour into freezer bag and freeze. When thawed, bake at 375 degrees for 55 minutes.
Too Busy to Cook
These recipes were taken from the recipe book "Too Busy to Cook: The busy person's approach to cooking" by Lori Rogers written in 1991. The introduction of the book states:
"A unique idea to help the busy cook save time, money, and family hassle. The ever present question 'What's for dinner?' will no longer bring panic or anger. With this handy book, what's for dinner means a quick, nutritious family meal
that is sure to bring rave reviews."
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