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9 Super Family-Friendly Casseroles to Freeze

By Katie Workman

on Apr 08, 2020, Updated Apr 27, 2023

It’s a moment for casseroles, that’s for sure. But if you are planning ahead, and wanting to ensure that you have ready-to-go homemade meals for some time in the future, you may want to freeze one of those casseroles. Smart. You can either make two casseroles, one for now, and one to freeze, or just roll up your sleeves and pull together a casserole or two with the intention of freezing them.

Here is what you need to know about freezing and defrosting casseroles.

9 Super Family-Friendly Casserole Recipes to Freeze

5 from 7 votes

Shepherd’s Pie

A savory ground lamb and vegetable filling topped with cheesy mashed potatoes…Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate Irish comfort food.

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5 from 2 votes

Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Casserole

For a great weekend brunch or a fun breakfast-for-dinner moment, this flavorful casserole checks all the boxes.

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5 from 3 votes

Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Some kick, how much depends a bit on your poblanos.

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5 from 2 votes

Salmon Pot Pie

Pot pie gets a makeover with fresh salmon.

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3.67 from 3 votes

Easy Moussaka

This is a easier riff on the famous Greek-originated eggplant and lamb casserole.

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5 from 6 votes

Meat Lasagna

This is what my family thinks of as the world's best lasagna.

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5 from 2 votes

Four Cheese Pasta

Can there ever be too many mac and cheeses?

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4.88 from 54 votes

Cheesy Ground Beef and Hashbrown Casserole

Crispy but tender shredded potatoes top a casserole of juicy ground beef bound together with a creamy cheesy sauce.

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4.84 from 6 votes

Beef and Three Cheese Noodle Casserole

Easy, make ahead, and total comfort food (this dish is sometimes called Johnny Marzetti!).

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Also see:

• How to Safely Thaw Frozen Chicken
• How to Safely Thaw Frozen Meat