Cheesy Potatoes with Ham

my inspiration: http://freezermealsforus.blogspot.com/2011/01/funeral-potatoes-by-maggie.html but I updated/ changed recipe to this: Ingredients:½ C chopped onion1 pint sour cream (1 pint = 2 Cups)1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup2 C shredded Cheddar cheese1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed2 Cups of chopped ham (think Easter ham leftovers!)salt + pepper to tasteoptional: 3/4 sleeve Ritz… Continue reading Cheesy Potatoes with Ham

Crock-pot Jambalaya by Amanda

Ingredients1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained (save for cooking day)1 can (14-1/2 oz) beef or chicken broth (save for cooking day)1 can (6 oz) tomato paste2 medium green peppers, chopped1 medium red pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried basil1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1-1/4 teaspoons… Continue reading Crock-pot Jambalaya by Amanda

Freezer Lasagna by Amity

½ lb. ground beef cooked½ lb ground sausage cooked1 26oz. can spaghetti sauce1/4C. parmesan cheese8oz. cooked lasagna noodles2C. cottage cheese1 ½ C mozzarella cheese Mix together beef and spaghetti sauce in a bowl. Mix together parmesan and cottage cheese in another bowl. Layer in the pan spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese mix, then mozzarella cheese. Repeat… Continue reading Freezer Lasagna by Amity

Creamy Ricotta and Sausage Baked Penne by Amity

3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 lb. hot or sweet Italian fennel sausage, casings removed1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree1 1/2 c. water1 1/4 tsp sugar2 bay leaves (may be omitted)1/4 tsp ground fennelSalt and freshly ground pepper1 lb. penne3 c. ricotta1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 c. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions:Preheat the oven to 400°. … Continue reading Creamy Ricotta and Sausage Baked Penne by Amity

June Guest Cook:Bacon Swiss Quiche

Hello Readers!I had a few slots open this summer for Guest Cook and thought I’d take one of them. I am Maggie Goebel the creator of this blog Freezer Meals For Us. First of all, I want to thank my previous guest cooks- Jackie, Christy, and Kara.  Each of you have added a new dimension to this blog and… Continue reading June Guest Cook:Bacon Swiss Quiche

Sabrina Nelson’s Mac and Cheese with Tomato by Maggie

(Sabrina made this for another meal group and my family loved it.  It reminded me of a pasta that my Mexican aunt would make for me all the time while living in Mexico) 1/2 lb. macaroni3 T. butter1 sm. onion chopped2 T. flour2 c. milk2 c. chedder cheese1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese1/2 t. salt1/4 t.… Continue reading Sabrina Nelson’s Mac and Cheese with Tomato by Maggie

Guest Cook: Gina’s Sausage and Rice Casserole

Gina and her brood love to go hunting. There are times of the year when their freezer is full of meat that they have killed, butchered, cut up and packaged themselves. They have developed a favorite recipe using venison and elk meat that they share here for those with the chance to use “the bounties of the hunt”.… Continue reading Guest Cook: Gina’s Sausage and Rice Casserole

Ham and Cheese Quiche by Rosie

Ingredients:one 9″ deep dish crust pie shell, unbaked5 large eggs2 cups heavy cream1 tbs butter, softenedsalt & pepperDash of Parsley or Oregano1/2 lb ham, cooked and chopped2 cups shredded cheddar or other sharp cheese Make Ahead Preparation:Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spread softened butter on the bottom of the pie shell.In a large bowl,… Continue reading Ham and Cheese Quiche by Rosie

Turkey Shephard Pie by Kari

            1 lb ground turkey (may substitute ground beef)1 can of turkey gravy1 box of cooked Stuffing6 c. prepared mashed PotatoesShredded cheddar cheese Mix cooked ground turkey with gravy.  Spray Pam on a 9×13 pan. Layer meat on bottom then top with prepared stuffing and finally a layer of mashed potatoes. Bake from frozen covered for 1 hr.… Continue reading Turkey Shephard Pie by Kari