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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    31 Freezer Casseroles That Are Perfect for Meal Prep

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 2, 2025, updated January 14, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Freezer casseroles are a fantastic way to simplify meal prep and ensure you always have a hearty meal on hand. These 31 recipes are easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for those busy days when cooking feels like a chore. From classic comfort foods to lighter options, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This cheeseburger tater tot casserole brings together crispy potatoes and the flavors of a Big Mac into a tasty dish that kids love. It's a fun and easy meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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    French Toast Casserole with Brioche

    French Toast Casserole with Brioche.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    Brioche French toast casserole combines all the flavors of French toast into a simple and tasty breakfast dish. It's great for brunch at home, whether it's a special occasion like Mother's Day or just a cozy weekend.

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    Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

    Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Nibble and Dine.

    This pasta bake is rich and filling, featuring a nice kick from cream cheese. It’s easy to prepare using rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty comfort meal. It's simple to prepare and perfect for freezing ahead of time.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef or lamb, all covered in cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a great comfort food option. It features seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and a light cornbread topping, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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    Chicken Rice Casserole

    Chicken Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Chicken Rice Casserole is easy to prepare, taking only 15 minutes to get ready before it goes in the oven. You can enjoy a cheesy chicken and rice dinner in under an hour, making it perfect for busy nights.

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    Hobo Casserole

    Hobo Casserole.
    Photo credit: Bowl me Over.

    This is a simple and tasty casserole that the whole family will love. It features layers of tender beef, potatoes, creamy filling, and cheese, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
    Photo Credit: Super Golden Bakes.

    This Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is full of delicious flavors from wild mushrooms and chestnuts. It's a great comfort food that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This slow cooker chicken bacon ranch tater tot casserole is a simple and satisfying dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a fun take on the classic tater tot casserole, perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting.

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    Make Ahead Creamy Vegetable Casserole

    Make Ahead Creamy Vegetable Casserole
    Photo Credit: Lord Byron's Kitchen.

    This casserole is packed with vegetables and a creamy sauce, perfect as a side dish or a main meal. It can be made ahead of time and reheated easily, keeping all its delicious flavors and textures.

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a delicious meal. This dish is perfect for busy nights since it can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer.

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    Big Mac Casserole

    A plate of Big Mac casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mary's Whole Life.

    This Big Mac casserole combines all the classic Big Mac flavors into a delicious meal. It features lean ground beef, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a tasty high-protein version of Big Mac sauce.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Ham and Potato Casserole

    Ham and Potato Casserole.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This casserole has all the comfort food essentials. With plenty of carbs, cheese, and savory ham, it’s sure to become a regular favorite in your home.

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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    The Best Tater Tot Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Tater tot casserole is a beloved comfort food that combines ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy gravy, all topped with cheese and crispy tater tots. This dish is simple to prepare in one pot, making it easy to move from the stove to the oven and serve at the table.

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    Chicken Divan

    Chicken divan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy chicken divan is packed with tender broccoli and shredded chicken in a rich cheese sauce. It's finished off with gooey cheese and crunchy Ritz crackers for added flavor and texture.

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    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dinner casserole is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. It's packed with all the delicious flavors of tacos, making it perfect for sharing.

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    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake

    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake.
    Photo Credit: My Suburban Kitchen.

    Busy weeknights can still be enjoyable with a homemade meal. This Sloppy Joe biscuit bake is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole

    Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Fit Cookie.

    This Dairy Free Tater Tot Casserole is rich and satisfying, packed with plenty of vegetables. It's a great option for meal prep since it doesn't use any condensed soup.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole is a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of tacos in one dish. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features a creamy steak and mushroom pasta baked with cheese for a comforting meal. It’s a cozy dinner that you can prepare in just 45 minutes, and using an oven-safe skillet means less cleanup afterwards.

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    Meatball Casserole

    Meatball casserole served on a dish.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This Meatball Casserole is a filling and tasty dish that combines tender meatballs and pasta in a creamy marinara sauce with melted cheese. It's perfect for a weeknight meal and can be made ahead to enjoy later.

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    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna

    Cheesy No-Boil Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    No-Boil Lasagna is super easy to prepare, taking only 10 minutes to get ready. You can skip the step of boiling the noodles, making it a quick and convenient meal option.

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    Crescent Roll Taco Bake

    Crescent Roll Taco Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Urben Life.

    This taco bake features seasoned ground beef and creamy refried beans wrapped in a soft, buttery crescent roll crust. Top it with your favorite taco fixings for a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for busy nights, and you'll definitely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Tuna Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    This tuna noodle casserole is a straightforward take on the classic dish. It’s a quick meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken Fajita Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This chicken fajita casserole is simple to prepare, healthy, and great for kids, making it a fantastic choice for a weeknight dinner. Packed with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and plenty of cheese, this dish is full of flavor and can be enjoyed in various ways.

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    Chicken Rotel Spaghetti

    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel.
    Photo Credit Mandi of the Mountains.

    Baked chicken spaghetti with Rotel is a simple and cozy meal that your family will enjoy. It's also great to share with friends or family, and it only requires a few ingredients.

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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    King ranch chicken casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    This casserole is a classic Southern dish that offers a warm and satisfying meal. With gooey cheese, chicken, and southwest flavors, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for freezing ahead.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

    A creamy pesto pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy pesto pasta bake is extra creamy and cheesy, made in one baking pan, and doesn't require a lot of kitchen skills! It is done in under an hour and tastes like restaurant pasta.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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