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19+ Best Freezer Meals For New Moms to Prep Ahead

A collection of freezer-friendly meals perfect for new moms to prepare in advance, ensuring quick and nutritious dinners during busy times.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Freezer Meals
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef for baked ziti
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 12 oz pasta (ziti or penne) uncooked
  • 2 cups shredded cheese mozzarella or Italian blend
  • 1 lb chicken breasts for chicken enchiladas
  • 10 tortillas flour tortillas for enchiladas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for filling
  • 2 cups marinara sauce for stuffed shells
  • 20 large shells jumbo pasta shells for stuffed shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese for stuffed shells
  • 2 cups fresh spinach sautéed and chopped
  • 1 lb ground turkey for turkey chili
  • 2 cups beans black or kidney
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 lb beef shoulder for slow cooker BBQ beef
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 lb meatballs homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups marinara sauce for meatballs
  • 1 lb chicken breasts for chicken pot pie
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables for pot pie
  • 1 roll pie dough or biscuits for topping
  • 4 large eggs for breakfast burritos
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese for burritos
  • 1 lb beef sausage or turkey bacon for breakfast burritos
  • 2 cups shredded cheese for burritos
  • 2 lbs ground beef or turkey for shepherd’s pie
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes for topping
  • 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini) for pasta bake
  • 1 lb beef sausage for pasta bake
  • 2 bell peppers for pasta bake
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese for pasta bake
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce for chicken Alfredo bake
  • 1 lb chicken breasts for Alfredo bake
  • 2 cups broccoli florets for Alfredo bake
  • 1 cup lentils for lentil soup
  • 3 carrots for lentil soup
  • 1 can diced tomatoes for lentil soup
  • 1 lb ground beef for Sloppy Joe filling
  • 1 cup ketchup for Sloppy Joe
  • 1 cup tomato sauce for Sloppy Joe
  • 1 lb chicken breasts for stir-fry packets
  • 2 cups broccoli florets par-cooked
  • 1 cup soy sauce for stir-fry
  • 1 can black beans for soup
  • 1 cup corn kernels for soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for toppings
  • 1 bag tortilla chips for toppings
  • 1 avocado for toppings

Method
 

  1. Prepare each dish as described, assemble in freezer-safe containers, and freeze.
  2. Label with name and date, then store in the freezer.
  3. When ready to serve, thaw and reheat as needed.

Notes

Use par-cooked rice and undercook pasta slightly before freezing for best texture upon reheating.