Over the past 10 years I’ve shared hundreds of make ahead meals recipes on the TwoClassyChics blog. They save me time, money, and stress! If I’m going to be cooking, I my as well make 2-3 meals at a time. Right? Right!
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A few weeks ago a reader asked me about the containers that I use for freezing all of my make ahead meals. Well, to be honest, I use multiple types from several different brands. I have round, square, and rectangular shapes. They’re also in different sizes. You will need a variety on hand.
When I purchase my containers I look for ones that are reusable, not the one-time use. I like the lids to be easy to snap on and off. Futhermore, I like ones that are stackable. I do a lot of stacking in my upright freezer!
What don’t I use? I don’t use disposables, aluminum foil flimsy containers, nor silicone. Why? I don’t like them.
You can buy Make Ahead Meals Freezer Containers at most stores that sell kitchen goods. However, I find the best prices on them at Amazon, so that’s where I purchase them. Since I have Amazon Prime, no shipping charges which I love!
Here’s a list of the Make Ahead Meals Freezer Containers that I enjoy using.
* Bentgo Prep 1-Compartment Meal-Prep Containers with Custom-Fit Lids – I really like these because they’re sturdy and stackable. Freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher, and micro-safe!
* Bentgo Prep 2-Compartment Meal-Prep Containers with Custom-Fit Lids – These containers are like the first set but come with 2 sections. There are times I like to freeze a main dish along with the side in one container. Homemade TV dinners are the best!
* Cubeware 50-Pack Snap-Seal Containers with Lids – These containers are affordable, reusable, dishwasher-safe, freezer & refrigerator safe, and stackable. I like to make up meals for my adult daughter’s house and for my Mom. So, I like to use more affordable containers when I plan on giving a few meals away, but do use them in my own home too.
* DuraHome Food Storage Containers with Lids – I will use these a lot for freezing smaller portions of soups, stews, sauces, vegetables, etc. They’re reusabled but NOT microwave-safe. I do put them in the freezer, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
* Amazon Basics Tritan Set of 11 Food Storage Containers – These are the containers that I’ve been purchasing the past few months. They’re freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher, and YES, microwave safe! I love that they’re clear (I can see inside them), and they stack really nicely in my freezer. I can freeze, thaw, and reheat the meal all in one container!
Looking to get started? Check out my Baked Zucchini Parmesan with Ground Beef and Bacon Recipe that I posted a few days ago. I made 5 batches of it that day and placed 4 into the freezer for later use. That’s what you see in my top photograph.
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I like to have containers that can be put in the freezer. I do sometimes make bigger batches so that I can have the food another later time.
I also like to make bigger batches and have enough to freeze for a future meal. We try not to eat fast foods so a good solution after spending a busy day to come home to a readymade meal. Dishwasher, microwave safe and stackable are containers that work for me.
Really nice containers. I have freg/frezer and it is not large. So anything I freeze have to use freezer bags. Fill and lay them flat on a cookie sheet when frozen I just stack them.
But these container look good may have to get for leftovers