Freezer Casserole Recipes - Save Time and Money

The kids will be going back to school soon, and you're going to be busier than ever - recipes that can be prepared ahead and stored in the freezer are great for those days you have sports games, dance lessons, music lessons, etc.

Freezer casserole recipes are not only a good way to save time, but you'll also save money. First, you'll have something to eat at home, rather than stopping at a restaurant on those really busy days. Normally, it costs more to eat out than to prepare meals in the home. Also, you can have a tasty meal using ingredients that can stretch the dollar, like less expensive cuts of meat, or no meat at all.

One freezer casserole recipe that I've found kids really like is Cheeseburger Casserole. This is one that you can prepare for a meal on the weekend, but double the recipe and freeze half for a meal on another day. Reheat it covered in the oven at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until it is heated through. If you are really in a hurry, and have used a microwave safe container, you can also reheat it in the microwave oven.

Another great recipe that can be frozen for later use (once again, it takes the same amount of time to prepare if you double the recipe and save half to freeze for another day), and very kid friendly, is Burrito Supreme Casserole. Just prepare it up to the part where you would bake it, and then freeze it for later. Just about any casserole can be frozen and used later.

There are so many different casseroles that you can make using your family's favorite foods, and don't be afraid to experiment with some of the recipes. If you don't have an ingredient on hand, or if you know your family won't like it, substitute something else. And, have fun. Cooking should always be fun, and you should enjoy the food that you eat!