Freezing Food for Budget Meals and Snacks

A great money-saver is cooking your meals ahead of time and popping them in the freezer. By having your meals ready you cut down on runs to fast-food restaurants, ordering pizzas and add convenience and budget-friendly alternatives. Try these easy food ideas to keep on hand in the freezer:

• Breakfast items: Muffins; breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and casseroles; waffles; pancakes; French toast

• Lunch: Meat and cheese sandwiches, single-serving desserts, soup, chili, slices of pizza

• Snacks: Frozen pops, fruit, candy

• Dinner: Main dish casseroles, meats in marinade, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, premade hamburger patties

• Desserts: Cake, brownies, cookies, dessert breads