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The Best Ways to Use All That Zucchini

By Sharla

It’s that time of year again. The time when neighbours are giving away bags of their seemingly ever multiplying garden zucchini. If you’re wondering how to use up all that extra zucchini, I’ve got you covered. These zucchini recipes can be made ahead and frozen so that none of it will go to waste. close up of a bunch of green zucchini. Text reads "Awesome Freeze Ahead Zucchini Recipes"Zucchini is a summer squash also known as courgette or marrow. This easy to grow garden vegetable is versatile and can be used in both savoury and sweet recipes. Its flowers are also edible.

Make Ahead Zucchini Recipes:

Make Ahead Zucchini Recipes

Pesto Chicken and Vegetables Freezer Meal Recipe

I love both the colours and the flavours of this easy sheetpan all-in-one meal.

Hearty Sausage and Zucchini Soup

This is my favourite fall soup. It's got such deliciously rich flavours.

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Zucchini Bread

I love taking a slice of this zucchini bread out of the freezer on my way out the door on busy mornings. I tell myself that it's a healthy recipe since it has veggies in it!

Slow Cooker Ragu with Beef and Sausage

This hearty ragu sauce is packed with meat and veggies. Serve it over rice or pasta.

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore {freezer meal}

Crock pot meals are like a mom's best friend and a freezer to crock pot meal takes that friendship to a whole new level.

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Talk about a great way to hide vegetables so that picky kids (or adults!) will eat them. This double chocolate zucchini cake can be frozen with or without the icing.

Reggae Gumbo Freezer Meal

This is one of those everything-but-the-kitchen-sink recipes, but it works.

Photo Credit: anoregoncottage.com

Zucchini Cinnamon Freezer Muffins

The amazing thing about this recipe is that you can freeze the dough ahead and then bake so that you still have that warm, freshly baked muffin taste and smell!

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Chicken and Veggie Freezer Packs

These freezer packs mean that a healthy dinner can be on the table in less than half an hour.

Make Ahead Grilled Flank Steak

In this grilling recipe, the vegetables take the side dish role.

Another way to freeze zucchini:

After I’ve made some zucchini freezer meals, I take whatever is left and grate it. I measure the grated zucchini into two cup portions and put those into medium sized freezer bags. I remove any excess air to prevent freezer burn before sealing and freezing.

Personally, I like to leave the juice in as I use these for baking and I like the extra moisture, but if you prefer, you can squeeze out excess moisture and drain the grated zucchini before freezing.

I then use these bags of pre-measured zucchini in double chocolate zucchini muffins, zucchini loaf, and zucchini cake. As most of us know, this is a great way to sneak veggies in to things your kids will actually eat!

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Make Ahead French Toast Recipes

By Sharla

Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. While that may make me unusual, there’s no denying that there are some pretty delicious breakfast foods out there. One example that comes to mind is french toast. collage of breakfast recipes. Text reads "Make Ahead French Toast" Today I’m sharing with you some recipes for make ahead french toast and french toast casseroles. Some of these are overnight recipes to make the day before and some can actually be made as a freezer meal weeks or months ahead. The work is done ahead and they are ready to bake in the morning. These are great for brunch, hosting company, quick family breakfasts, bringing to potlucks, or special occasions such as Christmas morning. In our house, a French toast casserole has become a bit of a holiday tradition. 

Make Ahead French Toast Recipes

Make Ahead Cinnamon Freezer French Toast

The special ingredient in this recipe is the orange zest. It gives this such a nice flavour.

French Toast Casserole - Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast

While this breakfast casserole may not look the prettiest, it's got that down home comfort food element that is guaranteed to be a winner for your family.

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Instant Pot French Toast Casserole

Make a delicious French Toast Casserole in your Instant Pot! Make it ahead and pressure cook it when you are ready.

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Overnight Challah French Toast Casserole

Overnight Challah French Toast Casserole is the perfect breakfast casserole to prepare the night before to serve up to a hungry household. Ideal for holiday mornings, this Overnight Breakfast Casserole will take all the stress out of breakfast and brunch with family and friends.

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Cannoli Overnight French Toast Casserole

Yum! Cannoli Overnight French Toast Casserole, an easy breakfast twist on the popular Italian pastry.

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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe

This cinnamon roll French toast casserole is perfect for making ahead of time for a scrumptious family breakfast the next morning.

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Easy Raspberry Peach Baked French Toast Recipe

Peaches and raspberries make this French toast casserole a tasty breakfast or brunch any time of the week. You can prepare it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when you're ready to bake it.

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Baked French Toast Sticks (Freezer-Friendly)

Kids will love having their favourite breakfast food in cute little sticks they can pick up with their fingers.

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Berry Breakfast Bagel French Toast Casserole - House of Nash Eats

This simple, no-fuss, make-ahead Berry Breakfast Bagel French Toast Casserole is just the thing for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch. Prep it the night before and it’s ready to go in the oven when you wake up!

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Lazy Baked Maple Cinnamon French Toast · Pint-sized Treasures

Lazy, baked, maple and cinnamon French toast has all the flavours everyone loves to wake up to! It's such an easy breakfast and can be made ahead so breakfast tastes like it took hours to make, but only took minutes!

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Nutella Stuffed French Toast Cups

Make french toast in handheld form! These Nutella stuffed french toast cups can be made ahead and enjoyed all week.

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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

This easy blueberry French toast casserole is nice enough for company.

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Overnight French Toast Casserole

Overnight French Toast Casserole with cinnamon, vanilla and a secret ingredient. Prep the night before and bake in the morning. As healthy as french toast can be while still being an easy and delicious breakfast to feed a crowd.

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Baileys Irish Cream Overnight French Toast Casserole

This Baileys Irish Cream Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole is the perfect St. Patrick's day breakfast or brunch dish for a potluck. (Non-alcoholic substitute included)

You can find other make ahead breakfasts in our Freezer Meal Breakfast Meal Plan. It includes the recipes, prep lists, shopping lists, and printable labels.

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The Best Tater Tot Casserole Recipes for Families

By Sharla

Dinner doesn’t get more kid friendly than a tater tot casserole. My kids are guaranteed to gobble up anything with the words “tater tot” in it. These casseroles also happen to be super easy to make so it’s a win-win for everyone!collage of dinners. Text reads "The Best of the Best Tater Tot Casseroles"Some tater tot casseroles can even be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot and many of them can be made ahead as a freezer meal. So not only are they kid-approved, they are mom-approved too!

The Best Tater Tot Casserole Recipes

Tater Tot Casserole with Beef and Veggies

This dish is loaded with everything you need for a full meal. It's a freezer to crock pot meal that will soon become a family favourite.

Tater Tot Pizza Casserole Freezer Meal

Combine tater tots and pizza flavours and what do you get? A guarantee your kids will ask for seconds!

Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Chicken Casserole

This cheesy chicken tater tot casserole for the slow cooker is an all in one meal perfect for busy weeknights. It can also be made ahead as a freezer meal.

Tater Tot Sloppy Joes Casserole

This sloppy joes casserole is so easy to put together and very popular with kids.

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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole 

You can double or triple this cheeseburger tater tot casserole recipe to feed a crowd or if you just have a large family to feed like we do!

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Tater Tot Casserole with Ground Sausage

This was our family's first tater tot casserole recipe that was inspired by the famous Duggar family recipe. We made a few tweaks to it and the kids still think of it as their ultimate comfort food.

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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

An irresistible breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner layered dish.

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Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe

Oh my! We have long loved this flavourful recipe. It's all the goodness of jalapeño poppers in a family meal.

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Cowboy Casserole Recipe

Cowboy Casserole is a hearty one dish meal that is very versatile. It can be adapted for breakfast or for supper and can have a variety of toppings.

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Cheesy Hot Dog Tater Tot Casserole

Hot dogs and tater tots in one recipe?! I can hear the kids running in to eat now!

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Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole

It's such a brilliant idea to combine two comfort foods like chicken pot pie and tater tots and create one family meal!

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Taco Tater Tot Casserole

This layered taco bake is as delicious as it looks. It's a dish you'll want to eat again and again.

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Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

If you like things with a bit of kick, you're going to love this twist on the classic tater tot casserole!

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Minnesota Tater Tot HotDish Recipe

This super easy recipe can be frozen ahead and then baked.

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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Sloppy Joes meet tater tots in this family friendly weeknight dinner recipe.

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Tater Tot Chili Dog Casserole

This recipe reminds me of baseball season or tailgate parties but can be enjoyed around the kitchen table.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This recipe comes with directions for how to freeze, making it an excellent make ahead brunch suggestion. It would also make a great holiday morning dish.

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EASY TATER TOT ENCHILADA BAKE

Using simple ingredients, create a meal that the whole family will love. It's almost like a taco dish, but not too spicy.

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Pressure Cooker Tator Tot Breakfast Casserole

If you were looking for a way to make these recipes even faster to make, you can always try making an Instant Pot Tater Tot Casserole.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

Kids can help make this simple yet tasty recipe.

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Vegan Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

If you're looking for a meatless version of this classic, this is a great choice because it's still an all-in-one meal full of taste. You won't miss the meat!

Which recipes are you going to try first? I’d love to hear which is your favourite.

What’s a good side dish for tater tot casserole?

Depending on which recipe you choose, there may not be a need for a side dish as some of them contain meat, vegetables, and cheese. But for those that are less hearty, you may want to serve a salad with your meal or a plate of simple raw vegetables. 

Can you freeze tater tot casserole after you bake it?

Not only can you freeze most tater tot casseroles after baking them, many of them can be assembled and frozen before baking as well. They can then be thawed and cooked in the Crock Pot or oven. Being able to make these ahead means that you’ll always have a family friendly meal ready to pull out  for those busy weeknights. 

You may also be interested in these make ahead easy dinners:

Beef Hash

Beef and Bean Burritos

Instant Pot Pizza Casserole

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Easy Make Ahead Desserts for a Crowd

By Sharla

When you’re hosting a large gathering, the more that you can do ahead, the better. Being able to just pull these make ahead desserts out of the freezer takes so much stress off the day of. These freezer desserts are great for serving at a party or for last minute guests.

It’s also nice to have a few of these in the freezer all the time for unexpected company. I love being able to pop something onto a plate to serve with tea. The guests can relax and enjoy a nice visit because you’re not rushing around the kitchen.

Easy make ahead desserts for a crowd:

Frozen Oreo Pie – These are so easy to make and delicious. I always make two at a time.

Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie – Peanut butter and chocolate were made for each other!

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites – These have the holiday flavours all wrapped up in one little bite.

Tropical Carrot Cake – You can freeze the whole thing including the cream cheese frosting.

Freezer Friendly Apple Crisp – I know that holiday get togethers are usually a time for pie, but I always prefer crisp.

Make Ahead Holiday Baking:

Christmastime is so much easier when your baking is done ahead of time.

Double Caramel Stuffed White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Triple-Peanut and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ginger Molasses Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Snickerdoodles

Christmas Ice Box Cookies

Nanaimo Bars can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Pumpkin freezer fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge

Pecan Pie Bars

Brownie Bites

Butterscotch Confetti Squares

Check out these other make ahead holiday helps:

Make Ahead Recipes for Christmas Morning Breakfast

Make Ahead Holiday Side Dishes

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Vegetarian Freezer Meals for Easy Family Dinners

By Sharla

Dietary preferences don’t have to mean that you can’t have delicious made ahead meals ready to go in your freezer. These family friendly vegetarian freezer meals make busy weeknights as easy as can be. Just take out a meal in the morning, heat, and serve. Some of them can be cooked in the crock pot or Instant Pot, making them even easier.

In our family, there are a few of us who prefer not to eat much meat, so vegetarian meals are served at least a few times a week. I make them hearty and tasty so that there are no complaints from my meat eaters! a collage of twelve photos with text that reads "Vegetarian Freezer Meals for Families"

Vegetarian Freezer Meals for Easy Family Dinners:

Probably my favourite recent vegetarian freezer meal is this Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas Meal. The flavours are out of this world!

These Asian Rice Bowl freezer bags make a lunch or dinner that can be on the plate in minutes. There are so many variations that are possible by using your favourite vegetables.

The colours of this Chickpea and Vegetable Curry are as beautiful as they taste. It is such a nice crock pot meal.

It’s hard to beat the feeling of comfort that of macaroni and gooey cheese. Having this Make Ahead Mac and Cheese in the freezer means that you can indulge that craving anytime it hits.

This Slow Cooker Vegan Chili with hearty ingredients can be frozen for up to 3 months.

If you’re looking for gorgeous colours and depth of flavour, give this Instant Pot Moroccan Split Pea Soup a try. It’s vegan and gluten free and an easy to make freezer meal.

One of the great things about fresh corn is that it freezes so well. This delicious Pressure Cooker Vegan Corn Chowder can be made and enjoyed all year long.

This unique vegetarian lasagna with sweet roasted pumpkin, flavourful mushrooms, plenty of cheese and a wonderful mushroom bechamel sauce is a variation of Italian lasagna bianca, white lasagna.

Packed with veggies, this Coconut Chickpea Curry is a healthy freezer friendly midweek meal.

Pasta is one of my favourite make ahead meals like this Vegan Baked Ziti. If anyone in your family has allergies, this dish is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free, making it a meal that most people can have regardless of their dietary needs.

Made almost entirely from vegetables, this gorgeous Butternut Squash Soup is filled with things like carrots, onion, apples, sweet potato, butternut squash, and flavored with fresh garlic and ginger.

A Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf that mimics the classic meatloaf with no meat, which is gluten free, nut free, and soy free. Get all your protein and veggies in this healthy recipe!

The Instant Pot enables you to make Borscht with all its flavour in a fraction of the time. This Eastern European beet soup will have you lining up for seconds!

More Make Ahead Vegetarian Meals:

  • Instant Pot Tomato Soup
  • Chickpea Butternut Squash Fajitas
  • Gluten Free Vegan Eggplant Chickpea Curry
  • Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup
  • Gluten Free Vegetarian Lasagna

Vegetarian Freezer Side Dishes:

  • Honey Maple Glazed Carrots
  • Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower and Broccoli
  • Freezer Garlic Bread
  • Make Ahead Rice Pilaf
  • Butternut Squash Make Ahead Dish

Our Vegetarian Freezer Meal Plan takes the guess work out of stocking your freezer ahead. It includes some of our most popular recipes along with the shopping lists, prep lists, and printable labels you’ll need.

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