24 Freezable Dishes to Bring New Moms
The last thing a new mom wants to think about is what’s for dinner. Why not help her out by bringing over some tasty meals when you go to meet the baby? From soups to sandwiches, these freezable dishes are the perfect way to welcome home a new mom. The best part: there’s enough for you to keep some for yourself.
1. Lentil Soup
Source: Flickr user whitneyinchicago
Bust out your crockpot and whip up a big batch of Soulicious Life’s veggie-filled soup.
2. Chicken Enchiladas
Source: Talk of Tomatoes
If the new mom likes Mexican food, make Talk of Tomatoes’ tasty chicken enchiladas.
3. Chicken Pot Pie
Source: Flickr user bour3
A chicken pot pie could last the family a week, but One Crazy Cookie’s recipe is so good they may eat it all at once.
4. Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
Source: Food.com
All the new mom has to do to make this a complete meal is boil some pasta.
5. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Source: Food.com
Nothing helps a mom relax more than a bowl of chicken noodle soup.
6. Steak or Chicken Fajitas
Source: Food.com
Families can eat the fresh fajitas and then freeze what they don’t eat for another night.
7. Zucchini Corn Cakes
Source: Flickr user eatlivetravelwrite
Make a big batch of Vegetarian Mamma’s veggie cakes, and the new mom can thaw and serve them as needed.
8. Half Noodle, Half Eggplant Lasagna
Source: Nibbles by Nic
Send Nibbles by Nic’s lightened version of the classic dish.
9. Potato Soup
Source: Food.com
Give the new mom some comfort food in the form of this creamy, cheesy soup.
10. Creamy Burrito Casserole
Source: Food.com
A burrito casserole is a great dish that can be frozen after it’s cooked and easily made from ingredients you may already have at home.
11. Mexican Sausage Cornbread Strata
Source: Snappy Gourmet
Snappy Gourmet’s Mexican egg dish is perfect for a hot breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
12. Baked Ziti
Source: We Like to Cook
Who doesn’t love pasta? Give the new mom an easy-to-eat meal with We Like to Cook’s baked ziti.
13. Black Bean Taco Soup
Source: The Way to His Heart
Keep the family warm during the Winter with The Way to His Heart’s protein-packed soup.
14. BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Source: Snappy Gourmet
Skip the soup and whip up Snappy Gourmet’s cranberry chipotle pulled pork. Buy some rolls to give to the new mom for a complete meal.
14. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Source: Food.com
For a twist on a classic dish, try a casserole version of chicken cordon bleu.
16. Triple Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Shells
Source: Flickr user strawberrykitty6
Stuffed shells are a great go-to meal, but Hun What’s For Dinner makes them better with a little bacon and a lot of cheese.
17. Quick Chili
Source: This Mama Cooks
This Mama Cooks’ meaty chili is easy to make and even easier to reheat. Simply put the container in some hot water to thaw and throw in the microwave for a quick, hot meal.
18. Turkey Veggie Sloppy Joes
Source: Go Ahead and Snicker
Send the new mom some comfort food in the form of Go Ahead and Snicker’s sloppy joes.
19. Banana Muffins
Source: Flickr user adashofsass
Help the new mom fuel up in the morning with Ministry to Motherhood’s easy banana muffins.
20. Vegetable Lasagna
Source: Flickr user ecokarenlee
Family Gone Healthy trades in noodles for veggies in this classic Italian dish.
21. Meatloaf
Source: Tessa the Domestic Diva
Not only is Tessa the Domestic Diva’s meatloaf easy to make, but it can also feed a family for several nights.
22. Skillet Fiesta
Source: Flickr user legodude:)277
Does your new mom have a long list of food allergies? Not Missing a Thing’s skillet fiesta is free of gluten, dairy, and eggs.
23. Stews
Source: Flickr user breadninja
Stews are a quick, convenient way for new moms to get all their nutrients. Whip up any of Loving My Nest's eight recipes for a meal that everyone will love.
24. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cereal Bars
Source: Women in Real Life
Every mom deserves a treat, especially if she’s new to the game. Send her some of Women in Real Life’s sweet, chewy chocolate bars.
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