11 Make-Ahead Dinners That You Can Freeze for Busy Fall Nights

Just because I work from home doesn’t mean I necessarily want or have the time to cook dinner every night. Truth is, I’m not even sure what I feel like eating half the time. So, I’ve been meal-prepping a few favorites to stash in the freezer to give myself options—far more budget-friendly than hitting up the supermarket frozen food aisle, and I have 100% control over the ingredients. Plus, I can tuck into my cozy meal knowing cleanup will be a breeze. 

To make things easier, we’ve curated a selection of freezer-friendly dinner recipes you can prepare in advance and enjoy whenever you want, whether it’s just yourself, the household, or last-minute dinner guests. The list includes comfort classics like shepherd’s pie and meatloaf, inspired mashups like an eggplant parm lasagna and French onion soup mac and cheese, and fabulous vegan black bean burgers and enchiladas. With these 11 make-ahead dinner recipes, you’re guaranteed a comforting home-cooked meal, whatever your mood.