Party #11

We had our last freezer meal party on December 9, it works out really nice when the parties are in the Winter so we can store all our meals outside!




our next party is coming up mid-February so stay tuned for more great recipes!! We decided to do 'theme parties' now so the next one will be "husbands pick" we'll see what they come up with :)

Crock Pot Chicken Stew from Lydia

4-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Jar Pasta Sauce
4 Carrots, sliced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Medium Onion, sliced
2 Celery, sliced
½ teaspoon Salt
In large freezer bag combine all ingredients.
Freezer Instructions: Double bag to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Place Mixture in crockpot. Cook for 6-8 hours on low. Chicken should shred easily. Service over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.

Easy Crockpot Potato Soup from Mindy

1 (30oz) Bag Frozen, Shredded Hash Browns
3 (14oz) Cans Chicken Broth (for a thicker soup mixture use one 32oz container instead)
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
½ Cup Onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon Pepper
1 Package Cream Cheese (NOT Fat Free – it won’t melt)
In large freezer container or bag, combine everything except for the Cream Cheese.
Freezer Instructions: If using a freezer bag, double bag to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Place Soup Mixture in crockpot. Cook for 6-8 hours on low OR 4-5 hours on high. About 1 hour before serving add Cream Cheese and keep heated until thoroughly melted. Optional: Serve with cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, green onions for taste.

Hamburger Potato Casserole from Katie

1 ½ Cups Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
1 ½ Cups Sour Cream
1lb Ground Beef
3 Tablespoons Chopped Onions
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Can Corn, undrained
1 Cup Water
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
In ungreased 9x13 dish, blend Potato Flakes with Sour Cream and ½ Cup Water. Mixture should be crumbly. If not, add more potato flakes. Pat firmly into bottom of pan. Brown Ground Beef and Onions. Add remaining ½ Cup Water, Soup, Corn, Salt and Pepper to Meat Mixture. Spoon over Potatoes.
Sprinkle with Cheese.
Freezer Instructions: Use heavy duty foil to cover. Layer a couple times to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Goulash

Goulash from Rochelle
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Can Tomato Soup
1 Can Tomato Paste
2 Cups Macaroni, cooked
Italian Seasoning
Celery
Onion
Brown Ground Beef with Onion & Celery, drain.
Mix Macaroni, Tomato Soup, Tomato Paste, and Ground Beef. Add desired amount of Italian Seasoning.
Place in freezer safe container (won’t be baking in dish)
Freezer Instructions: If freezer container does not have a cover, use heavy duty foil to cover. Layer a couple times to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Simmer in a skillet until warm.

Spicy French Dip from Susanne

1 Boneless Beef Sirloin Tip Roast, 3lbs, cut in half
½ Cup Water
1 Can (4oz) Diced Jalapeno Peppers, drained
1 Envelope Italian Dressing Mix
12 Crusty Rolls
Mix Water, Jalapeno Peppers and Dressing Mix. Place in freezer bag. Place Meat in separate freezer bag.
Freezer Instructions: Place both bags in one large freezer bag to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Place Roast in slow cooker. Pour Dressing mixture over roast. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Wild Rice Chicken Bake from Amanda

1 Cup Wild Rice or Brown Rice, uncooked
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Soup Can Water
1 Small Can Mushroom
Boneless Chicken Breast
Slivered Almonds
Mix together Rice, Soup, Water, and Mushrooms in the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Top with uncooked Chicken Breasts. Dot with butter and sprinkle on almonds.
Freezer Instructions: Use heavy duty foil to cover. Layer a couple times to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Chicken Broccoli Shells from Heather

1 (16oz) Jar Alfredo Sauce
2 Cups Frozen Broccoli, thawed and chopped
2 Cups Chicken, cooked and diced
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
21 Jumbo Pasta Shells, cooked and drained
In large bowl, combine Alfredo Sauce, Broccoli, Chicken and Cheeses. Spoon into pasta shells. Place in greased 9x13 dish.
Freezer Instructions: Use heavy duty foil to cover. Layer a couple times to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or heated through.
Optional: Add approx ½ jar of Alfredo Sauce to the top of the dish before cooking for a creamier taste.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken from Lisa

4-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 bottle BBQ Sauce
¼ Cup Vinegar
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
½ - 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Place all in freezer safe bag.
Freezer Instructions: Double bag to avoid freezer burn.
Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Place contents in crockpot and mix. Cook on Low for 4-6 hours.

**Freezing Tip:

**Freezing Tip: Although they may be easier to dispose of, tinfoil pans don’t cook the quickest. If a tin foil dish is used, extra time may be needed when cooking; even if the meal is completely thawed.