Freezer meals (quantity)

MsMolly520 · October 2014

I started making freezer meals last week and have a small stash started -- 4 crock pot meals and 5 pasta meals. It sounded like a good amount before I started cooking but now it seems like there isn't that much. I didn't do any cook prep before DS was born and am trying to be more prepared this time.

So, I'm curious...if you're making freezer meals, how many have you made (or planning to make)?

I did a search of previous freezer meal posts but they were about what to make -- not really how much.

jess123456 · October 2014

I have 19 nights for the two of us covered right now. I've just been making large portions of dinner and freezing the rest so it's less overwhelming. I'll probably continue to do it until baby comes (about 2 weeks left until my due date). I feel like November is going to be cheap for grocery shopping with a lot of dinners covered.

scarlet3egonias · October 2014

I made about 10, but even stored flat in freezer bags I just don't have room for much more.

mrsodonnell12 · October 2014

We have about 30 freezer meals and my mom and mil live within 3 miles of us so will fill in the blanks with meals for us. I made 5 last time and they were awesome to have those first few days.

stacyslo · October 2014

I planned on doing a whole month but that didn't happen. Right now I have 5 done, finishing up some cooking today and will probably have about 2 - 2 1/2 weeks worth total, which will at least be somewhat of a sanity saver in the first few weeks.

JFH2010 · October 2014

I didn't have many last time since he was early, but what I did have was so useful! I don't know, we maybe had 8 or 10. But even that small amount is SO helpful in the early days. But rather than have a concrete goal, this time I'm just trying to make them when I can and keep doing so til baby arrives. Whatever you have will be great, and the more the better, IMO.

MsMolly520 · October 2014

Wow! Those with 30+ meals are rock stars! That pretty much validates that I've got more cooking to do (lol)! Not sure if I'll be able to store that much but I definitely have room for more meals. It will be so nice not having to worry about what's for dinner after the LOs are here. @jess123456‌ I mentioned the same to DH (cheaper grocery bill next month). He liked that! Haha.

rox825 · October 2014

I've only made 5 dinner recipes, but I made them in large quantities. So if I break it down by meals, probably somewhere in the 20-25 range? In addition to that I have about 2 dozen frozen muffins, and maybe 20 frozen single-serve crustless quiches that are easy to take out 1 or 2 at a time for something really quick. My mom also made 2-3 freezer meals for us.

JFH2010 · October 2014

MsMolly520 said:
Wow! Those with 30+ meals are rock stars! That pretty much validates that I've got more cooking to do (lol)! Not sure if I'll be able to store that much but I definitely have room for more meals. It will be so nice not having to worry about what's for dinner after the LOs are here.

@jess123456‌ I mentioned the same to DH (cheaper grocery bill next month). He liked that! Haha.

I certainly hope so, because I've spent a LOT this month! The combination of freezer meal recipes on top of normal groceries, plus lots of eating out because I don't feel like cooking, is killing me!

AnnieRoo13 · October 2014

This is giving me major guilt! I have none. I'm hoping to make a bunch on my first week of mat leave, but the newest problem is that our freezer is jam packed so I don't really have room for any. I'm looking at buying a small used deep freeze as I think it will be handy. There's lots of used ones for under $100 which I think is a pretty good price.

mamaluzi · October 2014

This site seemed pretty helpful as far as what to make and how much:

https://newleafwellness.biz/2013/12/09/baby-freezer-meals/

That being said, I've done nothing :-P

lovingaddi · October 2014

I now feel like I need to leave work and start prepping more! Lol. We only have a few meals done so far. I was going to do some more between this weekend and next, though. Ideally I would like enough for the first 2-3 weeks at least.

howin23 · October 2014

Wow, I thought I was doing well until I read this thread! 30+ meals is awesome!

So far I've made five main dishes, which I expect to last 11 meals (have more than 1 night's worth of lasagna, chili and pulled chicken). I've also frozen waffles and pumpkin bread. I'm hoping to make a few more dishes and also cookie dough.

I'm short on freezer room so I'd better start eating some of that ice cream...

KatheTravis · October 2014

I have none but I plan on making a few this weekend. I was kind of stressing about it since my due date is8 days away.

Curlyfries851 · October 2014

My goal is to have at least a few weeks worth. So far I have only 11 lol. My friend is coming over Sunday to help me out a bit so I'm looking forward to that, so long as I don't pop early like everyone is predicting lol

DoubleUp8 · October 2014

I have 6 dishes. Each should be 4-6 meals, so 24-28 servings or 12-14 meals for DH and I. We have been making a larger dinner over the weekend and freezing 4-6 portions in a freezer bag.

We have been making mostly soups/stews/chili in the crockpot. I find 4-6 serving s fills a gallon size bag half way. Then I place the bag in a metal loaf pan to freeze, so we end up with a stack-able "block-o-stew" (as we have been calling them).

These 30 meal people are putting me to shame. I would need more time and a bigger freezer! Luckily my mom is going to put together some cassaroles for us to add to the collection when she comes to visit post baby.

k1911 · October 2014

Holy crap...30?!!? I thought I was doing well with 9! I was so proud, hahaha. Better get on it! I can imagine how helpful it will be when baby comes. So far I've frozen stuffed peppers, pulled salsa chicken with rice and veggies, 2 dinners of beef stew, 2 dinners of chili, mac n' cheese and lasanga. I will do more next week! ... unless baby decides to come of course.

jess123456 · October 2014

k1911 said:
Holy crap...30?!!? I thought I was doing well with 9! I was so proud, hahaha. Better get on it! I can imagine how helpful it will be when baby comes. So far I've frozen stuffed peppers, pulled salsa chicken with rice and veggies, 2 dinners of beef stew, 2 dinners of chili, mac n' cheese and lasanga. I will do more next week! ... unless baby decides to come of course.

Stuffed peppers are a great idea. Did you cook the meat before putting it in the freezer?

PennyLane26 · October 2014

I think I have about 20, my goal was to make enough for two months, so I figure that plus ordering out and family dropping off meals will get us through!

k1911 · October 2014

@jes123456 yes I did! I made 8 stuffed peppers and fully cooked them. To freeze them, I wrapped them all in tin foil individually and put them in a tin foil tray and covered them again with tin foil.

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