11 Southern Freezer Meal Recipes

Your freezer will become your new best friend once you try these easy make-ahead meals.

By: Natalie Taylor, Editor, FaveSouthernRecipes.com

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When life gets busy, it can be difficult to find time to cook a homemade meal. Thank goodness your freezer is here to help! We have assembled this collection of 11 Southern Freezer Meal Recipes so you can whip up a meal ahead of time and cook it when you're ready to enjoy it. These easy Southern recipes will make meal planning less stressful. Whether you're looking for ideas for breakfast, main dish recipes, or other freezer meal recipes, you will find an easy recipe the whole family will love. Cooking can be a great stress reliever, but sometimes when you're stressed out, the last thing you want to think about is cooking. Once you've tried these easy freezer meals, you'll know how great it is to be able to open the freezer and heat up a homemade breakfast burrito. You may never buy packaged frozen foods again. The only problem you might have when making all of these freezer meals is finding enough space in your freezer!

Freezer Meal Recipes for Breakfast
Main Dish Freezer Meal Recipes
Other Freezer Meal Recipes

Freezer Meal Recipes for Breakfast

For those busy mornings, it's great to have a simple meal that you can just heat up. In the hustle and bustle of life, sometimes breakfast is the meal that falls by the wayside. However, these freezer meal recipes are a quick and easy way to enjoy a great breakfast. Plus, you can have the satisfaction of knowing that you made the meal yourself! If you love eating waffles for breakfast, you should try Freezer-Friendly Buttermilk Waffle Recipe. For those that prefer a more filling breakfast, Freezable Sausage Tater Tot Breakfast Burritos are worth getting out bed just to eat one. If you're looking for an on-the-go breakfast that will be a hit for kids and adults alike, Sausage and Pancake Corndog Muffins are the perfect choice.

For more breakfast ideas, be sure to check out our free, downloadable eCookbook, 11 Easy Southern Recipes for Breakfast

Main Dish Freezer Meal Recipes

After a hectic day it's nice to know that you can enjoy a delicious dinner by popping a pan in the oven. These make-ahead dinner recipes will ease your stress after a long day. Whether you have a craving for chicken, ground beef, or even mac and cheese, these recipes will be a hit. No one will be able to resist these tasty meals, and you will love how easy they were to make.

Did you know that you can store herbs in the freezer so you can use them later? Learn that and much more in our guide on How to Store Fresh Herbs

Other Freezer Meal Recipes

Freezer meals aren't just for breakfast -- you can make side dish and appetizer recipes ahead of time, too! Freezable Cheesy Ranch Potato Recipe is an easy make-ahead recipe for potatoes that everyone is sure to love. Cheese and ranch seasoning combine perfectly in this simple side dish recipe. For a fun appetizer recipe, look no further than the recipe for Oven Baked Pickles. They are sure to be a hit at any party!