I don't do this on a regular basis, but right before I had my son I made up a bunch of food and froze it so no one would be in the kitchen for long with a new baby in the house. (turns out I had a c-section and COULDN'T be in the kitchen long because I couldn't hardly stand or walk).
that managed to get us through for quite a while when we needed a hot meal and no one was in the mood to cook, and they taste just as good out of the freezer as they do made fresh.
What is Kings Ranch Chicken Casserole?
Posted By: Mama Mangia
Jan 15 # 7 of 12
I make spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce and I can that for future use; soup broths can be canned or frozen in quart and quart and a half jars; make a large roast, potatoes, veggies and make your own TV dinners in aluminum pie plates, when totally cold (refrigerated) cover with foil and freeze; big batch chili can be frozen in portions; even cakes and desserts can be frozen in portions for later.
Sliced roasts, meats, chicken, etc. with gravy can be frozen for future meals as sandwiches or to go with veggies, salads, etc.
I don't like freezing ham dishes or sausage dishes - they tend to get very salty in the freezer with time.
Posted By: sarahlorrain
Jan 15 # 8 of 12
I have never done this. I will occasionally make a double batch of something; like chili and freeze some, but I've never made that much food on one day. I don't think I would have the patience.
Posted By: Barkely
Jan 15 # 9 of 12
I always intend to do something like this, and never get it accomplished. I just need to take the plunge and do it one of these weekends.
Posted By: medako
Jan 16 # 10 of 12
KING’S RANCH CHICKEN
1 ½ c. Cooked & shredded chicken
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 can diced tomatoes & chilies (Rotel)
2 c. Shredded cheddar cheese
Corn tortillas (approx. 12-15)
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Mix chicken, soups, & rotel. Layer corn tortillas into an 8x8” baking dish. Spoon ½ of the chicken & soup mixture onto tortillas. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat. Top with tortillas & cheese. Bake for 45-60 minutes.
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