If your house is anything like mine around the holidays, guests sure seem to come out of the woodwork! That’s why I always have freezer meals on hand that I can defrost and pop in the oven at a moment’s notice.

All it takes is a little pre-planning to have a totally delicious dish like chicken tetrazzini or shepherds pie ready to go—and boy will you look like a rock star! These recipes are proven winners that everyone will enjoy. Happy Holidays!

5 favorite freezer meals

Hash brown casserole – the best potato comfort food you’ll eat!

Hash brown casserole

Assemble, wrap well, then freeze! Defrost then bake as directed, plus additional time, if needed. (Maybe even stir in some diced leftover ham!)

The best sweet homemade lasagna recipeBest homemade lasagna

Assemble, wrap well, and then freeze. Defrost then bake as directed, plus additional time, if needed.

Slow cooker beef brisket recipe with pureed vegetable stock

Slow cooker beef brisket

Cook as directed, cool, completely and freeze with brisket SUBMERGED in the cooking liquid. Defrost and heat until very hot but do not boil.

Shepherds pie with beef and veggies

Shepherd’s pie

Cook individual components then cool. Assemble, wrap well and freeze. Defrost, then bake as directed, plus additional time, if needed.

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Chicken tetrazzini

Assemble as directed, cool, wrap well and freeze. Defrost and bake as directed, plus additional time, if needed.