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01-04-2013 at 4:08 PM
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what do you freeze things in??

so, someone else was asking about what to freeze, but I am wondering what containers I should freeze things in? I have a fairly small freezer and will need space saving options, and would also like to not freeze all of my casserole dishes... are there maybe like disposable casserole dishes I could buy?

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01-04-2013 at 4:11 PM
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I like to freeze a lot of stuff in gallon size ziplocks. I lay them flat on a cookie sheet to freeze, then they stack better that way. And I'm not having to buy or use up Tupperware. Then I just thaw it in a sink full of hot water and transfer it to a saucepan or casserole dish to heat up.

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I mostly use Tupperware meant for the freezer. There are some specifically that can also be heated in the oven to a certain temp. But I find smaller containers and portion sizes are easier and less wasteful.

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01-04-2013 at 4:17 PM
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randimarie86:
I like to freeze a lot of stuff in gallon size ziplocks. I lay them flat on a cookie sheet to freeze, then they stack better that way. And I'm not having to buy or use up Tupperware. Then I just thaw it in a sink full of hot water and transfer it to a saucepan or casserole dish to heat up.

how do you do that with things like lasagna? I mean isn't the point of making all this frozen food so that you can just pop it in the oven? 


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01-04-2013 at 4:21 PM
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It depends. For soups and stews, I freeze them in gallon ziplock bags, then freeze/lay them flat, to stack them. For casseroles, I either use the disposable ones or I layer foil in a regular pan, put the casserole in there, flash freeze, then remove with the foil and stick in a bag (obviously you can only do this with an 8x8 unless you have some massive freezer  bag).

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01-04-2013 at 4:33 PM
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FutureMrsTowns:

randimarie86:
I like to freeze a lot of stuff in gallon size ziplocks. I lay them flat on a cookie sheet to freeze, then they stack better that way. And I'm not having to buy or use up Tupperware. Then I just thaw it in a sink full of hot water and transfer it to a saucepan or casserole dish to heat up.

how do you do that with things like lasagna? I mean isn't the point of making all this frozen food so that you can just pop it in the oven? 

 

They do make disposible pans that you can use for the freezer.  That's what I plan on using for casseroles, ziploc bags or vacuum seal bags for everything else.

 


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01-04-2013 at 4:36 PM
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I've only planned to make stuff I can toss in the crock pot.  I'm also hoping my DH will use our food saver to vacuum pack them for me!

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I use the disposable foil pans you can buy at any grocery or dollar store.

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I like the Freezerware storage containers made by Glad. They are specially created so they don't crack. I often use ziplock freezer bags as well and I normally do a double bag when I use those for added protection.

The ovenware containers are really neat too because you can go right from the freezer to the oven. 

01-04-2013 at 6:54 PM
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Gallon zip bags work great for chilis, soups, and stews. I also use them for crockpot freezer meal ingredients google crockpot freezer meals to get tons of ideas. For casseroles you can line the dish with foil to cook it, let it cool, cover and freeze, then pop the casserole out foil and all after it is frozen solid. Wrap it in a few layers of foil and plastic wrap or freezer paper and stick it back in the freezer. When you are ready to eat just unwrap it, put it back in the same dish to thaw, and cook. I do recommend non stick foil for this.

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MrsWindyCity:
It depends. For soups and stews, I freeze them in gallon ziplock bags, then freeze/lay them flat, to stack them. For casseroles, I either use the disposable ones or I layer foil in a regular pan, put the casserole in there, flash freeze, then remove with the foil and stick in a bag (obviously you can only do this with an 8x8 unless you have some massive freezer  bag).

This is how I store stuff in the freezer as well.  An 8x8 pan is usually enough for dinner and at least one person's lunch.



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01-04-2013 at 10:04 PM
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FutureMrsTowns:

randimarie86:
I like to freeze a lot of stuff in gallon size ziplocks. I lay them flat on a cookie sheet to freeze, then they stack better that way. And I'm not having to buy or use up Tupperware. Then I just thaw it in a sink full of hot water and transfer it to a saucepan or casserole dish to heat up.

how do you do that with things like lasagna? I mean isn't the point of making all this frozen food so that you can just pop it in the oven? 

for things like lasagna maybe use a foil pan so you can just defrost, cook and throw away the pan! Less dishes :) 


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01-05-2013 at 3:30 PM
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The safest way to freeze things is in glass.  If you have to freeze in plastic, make sure it's BPA free - including bags!

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