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From Breakfast To Dinner, Here Are 20 Easy Meals To Prep And Freeze Ahead Of The Holidays (Because We Know You Won't Want To Cook)

Freeze it and forget it.

Whether you're driving, flying, or wakeboarding (hey, you never know) somewhere this holiday season, the best gift you can come home to is a ready-made meal. I've searched the internet for the best freezer-prep meals you can make before you leave for the holidays and enjoy once you come back. Each dish keeps between one to three months in the freezer and includes instructions for freezing and reheating.

1. Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Baked enchiladas topped with cilantro and sauce in a dish next to a bowl of guacamole on a wooden table

2. Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna

A close-up of a plate with creamy, golden-baked lasagna, showing layers of pasta and cheese on a wooden table

3. Instant Pot Lentil Dal

A bowl of rice topped with a creamy lentil curry, diced tomatoes, and sesame seeds, with a spoon and fork resting on the side

4. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of noodle soup with veggies and shaved cheese on top

5. Chicken Tortilla Soup

A bowl of tortilla soup with avocado, jalapeños, tortilla strips, and cilantro, served with a side of lime and a glass of beer

6. Veggie-Packed Tomato Sauce

Hands holding a labeled freezer bag with tomato sauce on a wooden table, next to a pot of sauce and a checkered cloth

7. Smoked Meatloaf

Sliced meatloaf on a white platter, topped with a glaze and garnished with herbs

8. Healthier Chocolate Banana Muffins

Chocolate muffins with chocolate chips are arranged on a wooden surface, one with a bite taken

9. Egg Muffins

A dozen freshly baked egg muffins with spinach and cheese on a light surface

10. Freezer-Prep Protein Packed Chili

Bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions

11. Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Shredded chicken in sauce inside a slow cooker, being served with tongs

12. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Cooked chicken thighs in a slow cooker, topped with herbs and surrounded by sauce

13. Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

A bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs, served on a square plate with a spoon on the side

14. Freezer-Prep Veggie Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast wrap with scrambled eggs, mushrooms, spinach, and peppers in a whole grain tortilla, displayed on a white plate

15. Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd's pie in a bowl with a spoon scooping mashed potatoes over a filling of minced meat, peas, and carrots

16. Potato Bake

Six different varieties of lasagna in foil sections on a baking tray, including toppings like broccoli, cheese, and pepperoni

17. Perfect Eggplant Parmesan

Baked eggplant parmesan topped with melted cheese and fresh basil leaves in a rectangular dish. Plates and drinks nearby

18. Jamaican Beef Patties

Savory pastries filled with seasoned meat, arranged on a cooling rack, garnished with sliced green onions and peppers

19. Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal in a glass dish topped with strawberries and blueberries. Sides show more berries and a bowl of oats

20. Baked Fish Sticks

Crispy fried chicken tenders on a plate, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley leaves

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Egg bake topped with sliced avocado and herbs on a white plate