15 Freezer-Friendly Casseroles for Quick and Easy Dinners

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole I

This homemade casserole is a breeze to prepare, and it’s easy to add extra veggies for more flavor. Some people have even doubled the tuna or the sauce to suit their taste. For an added crunch, try topping it with potato chips or buttery breadcrumbs before baking.

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Pesto Chicken Penne Bake

"This recipe is fantastic! It makes a huge batch, so I used about 2/3 of it in a 9x13 pan and froze the rest in an 8x8 for those busy holiday weeks." —cecefltrn

Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

"I’ve made this dish twice for our 'Meatless Monday' tradition. The second time, I used fresh baby spinach, placing a strip down the middle over the cheese filling. My kids absolutely love it." — JuiceBoxx10

Baked Ziti IV

If you're not serving a large group, you can bake half of this dish and store the rest in the freezer for another time.

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Ham, Potato, and Broccoli Casserole

This beloved casserole recipe calls for French fries, but many reviewers have successfully swapped them out for frozen potato nuggets, hash browns, or thinly sliced potatoes. SURELEE says, "Throw this into the freezer and bake it when you're feeling too lazy to cook!"

Hot Tamale Pie

This dish freezes perfectly, whether it’s baked or unbaked. If freezing unbaked, be sure to cover it with foil and bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until the cornbread is golden and the casserole is piping hot throughout.

Spaghetti Pie II

A great trick to make the cottage cheese in this dish resemble ricotta is shared by Baricat. Although she's a ricotta fan, she enjoys the tang that cottage cheese brings to the recipe. Her tip: "Pulse the cottage cheese in a food processor for about a minute before adding it. This gives you that delightful, smooth texture without the unattractive curds on your plate."

Crispy Eggplant Parmesan

While most casseroles can be baked before freezing, the recipe creator recommends assembling this casserole, freezing it, and then baking it when you’re ready.

Turkey Cabbage Rolls

Tip: To make removing the cabbage leaves easier, cut out the core and simmer the entire head of cabbage in salted water for a few minutes. The leaves will rise to the top once they’re tender enough to roll.

Chicken Pot Pie VIII

The filling is homemade, but using store-bought pie crusts can help save time. You can freeze this simple pot pie either baked or unbaked. No need to thaw before baking. If the crust begins to brown too much before the filling is heated through, simply cover it with foil — the filling will continue to cook while the crust stops browning.

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Curried Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

"This chicken and broccoli casserole is my 13-year-old son’s all-time favorite, and it's the dish he asks for every birthday. It’s a perfect mix of creamy cheese sauce and crunchy corn flakes. It’s a reliable meal that’s easy to prepare, freeze, and bake later. You can store it in the freezer for up to six months. When baking from frozen, cook uncovered for one hour," says Sean Greene.

Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole

"A fantastic way to repurpose leftover rice. It’s flavorful with just the right amount of 'kick.' We love serving it as a side with grilled chicken breasts. And if there’s any leftover, it freezes beautifully!" —MAHooper

Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe

"This casserole combines cooked chicken or turkey breast, pasta, vegetables, sherry, and broth with creamy, cheesy goodness—all baked into a comforting classic. It’s a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey or chicken, and it freezes beautifully," says recipe creator DACLKG.

Debbie's Frito® Pie

"I adore this recipe because it can be prepped in advance and frozen with very little thaw time. It's perfect for game day or unexpected guests. What I love most is how simple it is to make, yet it tastes incredible," says recipe creator Debbie's Goodies. "When you have some free time, make a couple of these to freeze. Then, when you’re rushed or simply too tired, just pop it in the oven for a delicious meal."

Chicken Spectacular

Reviewer CAMPPJTPATTYL shares, "I assembled the casserole and then froze it. After thawing, I added shredded cheese on top before baking. It turned out delicious. I highly recommend this recipe if you're looking to make a casserole to freeze for later use."

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