4 NEW 😋 DELICIOUS Crockpot Freezer Meals In 30 Minutes | This Changes the Slow Cooking Game!

Hey friends, I’m Mel and welcome to my kitchen. Tonight we’re diving into something I’ve never done before; dump and go crockpot freezer meals! These 3 meals took me about 30-45 minutes to assemble, they are all budget friendly, and you can easily double or even triple these to really stock your freezer and have a great meal ready to go when you need it. I’m taking you all the way thru from freezing to cooking so you can see the finished meals, and I’m sharing all the helpful tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. So let’s get right into it!
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[@ibrockinrobin67]

I use a similar recipe for my roast. But I've simplified it over the years. Now, I add a 1/2 bottle of olive garden Italian dressing and a jar of pre-made gravy. So yummy. I love the freezer meal ideas! Thank you for sharing. More please! 😉

[@zalaria]

Everything looks delish ! i would like to see more freezer meals , so handy for a busy lifestyle

[@nikkidorsey2215]

Love love love these freezer meals! Keep them coming. Please. 🎉

[@kimberlymartyn1232]

Thank you for the delicious recipes ❤

[@RAM-eb2te]

❤ Love crock pot freezer meals and always looking for new ideas/tweaks to the tried and true! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@TT-de7wb]

Love these! I love my pressure cooker and slow cooker - hits both needs! Would LOVE more freezer meal ideas!!

[@angelacampana7058]

Hi Momma Mel👋👋👋 Thank you for sharing these delicious looking meals, I’m looking forward to trying all of them😋 This was great and I enjoyed Miss Valerie’s vid as well, I just adore her, she’s so sweet and her new baby girl, Lainey, is precious, God bless her🙏 I hope you have a wonderful blessed week my dear friend, sending you love and {{{hugs}}}♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

[@darlenebrown3993]

I love good freezer meals. Trying that white one. It looked yummy❤️

[@wendybrown2588]

Hi Mel 👋 I love all of these ideas! They all look delicious 😋 Thanks so much!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@deborahhenry4305]

I vote for more freezer meals. These three meals look so good.

[@donnabarata2537]

Mel where did you find the bag holders in your video? Thank you for your videos

[@tracyk8657]

@@donnabarata2537 Amazon has them

[@donnabarata2537]

Just as I sent the message you showed the zip lock bag holders & where you got them. Thank for responding to my message though. Love your cooking post

[@Barbaracoyle]

Wonderful video. New viewer. I use to freeze milk went my boys we little. I keep powder milk on hand.

[@janetraona9071]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Your voice is so soothing. I don’t have a favorite recipe. Everything I have tried has been amazing. Thank you for doing what you do. Have a blessed week.

[@cattandneil1504]

Loved these ideas! More freezer meals please!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks for watching and I will work on another one for this year!

[@lovelife7249]

TFS these freezer meal tips. What awesome ideas. I was actually sent here by your other friend Fallon Moss. Love her too. You gals are great. God Bless. 👍❤

[@janicemcgatlin4840]

Definitely going to try the chicken garlic pasta dish! I might even try making it a freezer meal lol. I've never tried that sauce. I love your channel❤️ thanks for doing what you do.😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I love this sauce, It's got just a little spicey kick but I could handle it and I'm a wimp 🤣 Let me know if you freezer meal it and how it turns out. And I really appreciate YOU watching, it means the world to me!

[@ladystef5055]

I love your hair. 😊😊😊

[@kandrabramble619]

More freezer meals please

[@dianalarson142]

I am wondering if you can start with pre frozen meat? I have bought 1/4 of a beef that is already frozen and I need to have some meals put together for an up coming surgery.

[@carolO22]

I love these recipes and the step by step info and tips ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love you Momma Mel and thank you for sharing 🤗 Have a blessed week in Jesus name 🙏🏼

[@jennifermccage7322]

I love how you show exactly how you freeze and cook your meals. Please do more! 😊 Have a good week from North Texas!❤️

[@yvetteallen5856]

I’m saying yes yes yes two more of these freezer meals. Thank you so much as busy as life gets we definitely need them.

[@dionnav2470]

I love the crockpot freezer meals! I'm always looking for new crockpot meals especially in the hot summer months. Thanks Mel!😊

[@bethdeck9825]

Oh my gosh! Yummy❤️ haven’t used my crock pot as much with the kids grown and many many miles away.. I daily used it when all were home. Time to bring it out again for we retired people.. have the time but on those days… wonderful! Thank you so very much! God bless you! Hope you’re all doing well!😊

[@patanco13]

I have been wanting new Dump & Go Freezer meals! FYI I freeze cook pasta all the time and it is fine.

[@g-maw5458]

Like one sub said " I vote for more freezer meals " please !!!!! These freezer meals looked delicious. I'll be looking forward to more. Thanks Mel. ❤️

[@kelliejackson1191]

I do the same thing freezing tablespoons of tomato paste instead of throwing what is leftover away. Food is very expensive and I don't want to waste any now. Good recipes as always!

[@cwpowell9453]

Yep, I've frozen tomatoe paste in little spoonfuls my whole married life. Trying different packing ways. Most all worked! But now I love the thin freeze and break off what you need, is my favorite!!

[@MalinaJay]

Hi Mel. I loved this video. What great ideas. I am going to try all of these. You make everything look so easy. I have a new slow cooker and I am going to make these soon. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Thank you once again for displaying such kindness. Have a great week. Malina

[@debbiecaraballo9055]

Mel, this is such a great way to always have a meal ready to throw in the crockpot! They all look delicious. Thanks for sharing!

[@rachelcastle8369]

Everything looks delicious as always! Love my bag holders! They are so handy! Have a great week Mel!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Aren't they great! Thanks so much for being here friend 😊

[@rachelcastle8369]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@shellyturner2766]

Well done! Freezer meals were my key strategy during my working years. Not so much now that I'm retired, but I still use my slow cooker regularly. I like having dinner under control and being able to get on with my day. Also, those bag holders are great... until they drop a bag of sauce all over the counter 😂

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I love my crockpot too! And honey I was watching those clips like a hawk, but they held up for me 😜🤣

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Hey Aunt Mel. Another great video of delicious meals. I'm definitely going have to add a few of these to our meal plan. Please keep us in your prayers. I have a stomach virus. Have a wonderful evening and week. See you next video if not before. Stay safe and healthy. God Bless.

[@lulamaemcrae3032]

Sending prayers to you Mrs. Alma,Hope you feel better soon. Love from Lula Mae &Family. 💕💕💕💕💕

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

So sorry you're under the weather friend, I'll be praying for you and hope you have a wonderful week too 😊

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@lulamaemcrae3032 thank you, Lula. Me too.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@In The Kitchen With Momma Mel thank you. Me too. Last week was bad. The drivers door window on our van broke, the stairs in front of our home broke, and our washer and dryer are dying.

[@belindafirley]

Praying for you Alma! God Bless xx

[@annamaria8755]

Oh my how good everything looks! Definitely doing these freezer meals.

[@kathysparks6338]

Thank you for sharing these freezer meal ideas for crockpots. Thank you for sharing helpful tips and trying to help us keep it simple but yummy. Also for encouraging us. Take care, God bless

[@ValerieHargett]

Hey sweet friend!🥰 I gotta get those bag stands! Lol. Now that I know I will be making more of these, I'm gonna get some for sure. I didn't think to use my tea pitcher. I've got to get a roast and try that one. I've been scared freeze potatoes, but yours look so so good! I will def try! I should have doubled all of mine. Great idea! I think the "taste tests" are popular right now. I don't have to see you taste it to trust you when you say it's good. Lol. I've had a few to suggest that I do that. I already feel out of my comfort zone when I'm doing my intros. But it's 20 times worse eating in front of the camera. Haha. Maybe one day!😉 Everything looked delicious as always. Thank you so so much for collabing with me. Love you Mel!❤

[@lindajames4922]

These meals look so delicious! Yes, yes I would love for you to more frozen meals! I need to order the bag holders! Such a great tool!

[@doloreswilson6698]

Freezer meals so handy. Get home late just heat and eat . Have a Blessed week 🙏

[@jedisnowy78]

Enjoyed this one! As always! Have a good week, Momma Mel!

[@kellyoconnell2169]

Mel, you are just to sweet! Love watching your channel!!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

☺️😊awh thank you, I appreciate your kind words and you watching so much 💖

[@karenklepsch5248]

Nice and easy freezer meals, thanks for giving us those yummy ideas.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're welcome, thank YOU for watching 😊

[@belindafirley]

Thanks Mel for more great ideas that our family can try! Much love and God Bless from our family to yours from Australia xxx

[@kathyyoung7517]

These meals all look delicious!! Love the idea of freezer meals….just need to jump in and make some. Thanks for the inspiration. Would appreciate more ideas like these😊

[@dianeradtke8638]

Absolutely love these recipes. Thank you my sweet friend

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU ❤️

[@terresacook4697]

I will follow you anywhere to cook anything Mama Mel's! Count me in for all your food adventures! Thanks so much from High Desert in Arizona.

[@JudithBrummett]

I have never had any luck with freezing potatoes. I might have to try again lol. I LOVE! the freezer meals. I usually convert mine to Instant pot and make it b4 I go sit with my mother every day. I get home hours later and its a hot meal ready for us. These were great and Im going over to the other channel after yours. TFS!

[@melissab1044]

All of these Freezer crockpot meals look easy and delicious! I'm saving this video and plan on making these Freezer meals soon! It's so helpful to have Freezer meals ready to cook on those busy days! 😊

[@helenwilliams8471]

Yummy looking meals! I have done the chicken tacos several times but not the others. I hope to try them soon! ❤

[@mkel858]

Yes I like the frozen meals I'm having knee replacement and I can have these ready for my husband to throw in crockpot and yes id like more recipes, thanks Mel.

[@manueladias7771]

Yummy dishes. I love all of them ❤ Thank you for sharing!!!

[@mrsheatherteske]

I really enjoy your videos. Im a newer follower but the recipes I have done have been great❤ love your soothing voice too. You make me feel more confident in the kitchen

[@juttakasapis6408]

💘 me some crockpot meals. Thank you Momma Mel😊❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed ☺️

[@lostheroes87]

Thanks so much for doing a video like this. Even though I'm middle aged, I didn't really get into cooking and baking until the last few months. So videos like this help me a lot! Everything looks very tasty. Love anything crockpot. It just makes cooking so much easier.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed, I love hearing that my channel is helping out!

[@Cookingwithapril]

Hey Momma Mel. This was an absolutely wonderful video. I went to Valerie’s channel and I adore her. Thank you so much.

[@pattigreenland9001]

I love all of your crockpot meals 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks friend 😘

[@karlaphillips6447]

Thanks so much for these recipes and yes I would love more like these

[@southerncountry87]

Love the easy freezer meal ideas!! What's the freezer life of them??

[@dianebreyer5316]

I love freezer meals! ❤️ I usually make big batches of soups, since we enjoy that often, and freeze them. We live in a small home but were able to find space for an inexpensive cube freezer and it helps me storing my food & soups. Now I am going to take it up a notch and start preparing meals, too. Sharing helpful tips is so important. I live in NJ, work full time, and need all the advice I can get. When I get home from work I am tired and so I love shortcuts but still want tasty meals. For me, my crock pot, air fryer, microwave and cube freezer are what makes life easier. Have a great week, love your channel, 😘God bless✝️

[@kathyh7826]

Love your videos, so make to make to try them,rhanks!!

[@lisacameron6004]

Love these crock pot freezer meals! Keep these coming! With warmer weather heading our way….crock pot meals are the best!❤

[@cathynations7169]

Great recipes, my sweet friend! I love those handy bag holders as well! Makes prepping or storing leftovers so much easier. ❤️

[@denisekirsch3759]

Love love these freezer crockpot meals. I do this when we get busy in the field in the spring and fall. I use crockpot liners to put freezer meals instead of freezer bags. Then I just drop them in the crockpot in the morning on busy days. Thanks for sharing!! Love your channel SOO MUCH!!😊

[@belindagalle97]

What a great idea! I'll have to try that. Thank you .

[@swedesam]

During these high inflationary conditions, Momma Mel will be one of the very important resources for many of us trying to wade through these tough times with nice home cooked meals.

[@janetdwyer1867]

Everything looks delicious enjoy your week mel❤

[@lydiapico7039]

Looking forward to more freezer meals.

[@tammifields4142]

These freezer meals look Absolutely DELICIOUS!! 😋 I ALWAYS enjoy your content!💕💯💕

[@MsRene98]

My husband calls those my bag holder uppers. I found them about 4 years ago on Amazon by accident and love them. I bulk buy when meat is on sale then freeze portions. Hubby used to have to hold the bags, now he's out of a job. Thanks for these recipes. I love prep and freeze meals.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Lol, I do the same and I would always be asking for a meat assistant 😅 to hold my bags. Now no one has to do that job with me either 🤣

[@robinc2651]

I have that garlic parmesan sauce in my pantry and forgot! I'm going to cook that this week. Thanks for the reminder 😉 And.. I loved the hands showing how yummy it was 😄 I'd feel a little weird eating in front of everybody too. Thanks again!

[@bessiefaircloth6147]

I absolutely love watching freezer meals...yours are a little different and I LOVE it!! Not the same ole same ole. Thanks Mel.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Wow, how sweet! Thank you! These were my first and I did enjoy having them on hand.

[@donnamckeller2010]

I love me some freezer meals. Even just the two of us it’s come in handy to have something easy to cook while I was at work. Just one last week of work and I officially retire on Saturday at 5 p.m. I’m a little emotional but I’m also excited. I’m still planning on my crockpot and freezer meals cause I’m gonna enjoy some crochet and knitting time. Who wants to lose the stitch count to make dinner? 😂 I’m still getting used to making smaller portions for our empty nest so throwing the extra in the freezer is a big help. Have a blessed week sweet friend ❤

[@cherylagnew5980]

Thank you for sharing these delicious recipes ! Have a great week. 👍😋👍♥️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you and you have a great week too!

[@beckyblevins9095]

I can buy tiny potatoes and I used them for pork roast in the slower cooker. I love your recipes videos and look forward to your next video.

[@lynntankersley4298]

Thank You for the great ideas

[@saraloper8451]

I never thought about making meals like that I would create my meals with leftovers an just heat up I am differently going to make them like you showed on your channel I would love to see more Thanks for sharing

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

That's how I normally do my cooking, too (and I still will do with my leftovers) BUT this was definitely nice!

[@cathylongstreth5405]

What a great idea! Prep, bag, and freeze the meal; throw in the crockpot and leave it be for the day. Awesome!! Thanks, Miss Mel, for your tips and tricks to make life more calm in the kitchen. You are a rich blessing❣️❣️

[@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr]

hi Mel. I really appreciate that you do smaller meals. It makes it easer for those of us who cook for one or two. I am trying to catch up on older videos. I had major spine surgery, then another surgery for an infection. I should be back on my feet soon. In the meantime I am spending time watching the videos I missed. Thanks for the freezer meals. I have not tried doing those yet.

[@ann-utah1495]

Oh YUMMMMM MEL I was worried about the staple as well… these are great .. I have my meals for the week… you are the best… you make my day I’m better just listening to you and your southern accent.. sending love 💚and ☀️

[@jedisnowy78]

And love the freezer meals ideas !

[@1CathyHendrix]

I remember the days of not knowing who, or how many, would be eating a meal...LOL! You just never knew who was showing up...or not. You just made enough to feed several, and if only 2 ate you had plenty of leftovers..lol. One of the things I struggle with is learning to cook smaller. Some recopies work out well when you cut them in half. Some recipes pose a problem when halfling ingredients. Love a good crock pot meal. Will def. try the roast. Will probably do the 2nd chicken recipe this upcoming week. The weather has cooled down quite a bit here in the mts. of Virginia. Comfort food is definitely back on the menu. Hope you and your family have a great week ahead and God bless.

[@donnastratton8397]

When we have leftovers (the two of us) and hubby is tired of eating them, I will throw in freezer for another night in a week or two. This week I am pulling some leftover rotisserie chicken from the freezer to make a chicken pot pie, and some cooked pork butt from several weeks ago, to make for supper this week.

[@1CathyHendrix]

@@donnastratton8397 That is what I do with recopies that are hard to divide. Nothing like a good freezer meal when you are in a rush or just don't want to spend much time in the kitchen.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Yes, it's hard for me to cook smaller, too. Just trial and error 🤣

[@egtupper]

Loved the freezer meals. Even on good weeks, I have a day or two when I just don’t feel like cooking. So, these meals all prepped snd ready are just the ticket for those days. Thank you so much.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU, for watching and I love the crockpot too!

[@cherylkirby9119]

I love your recipes, we're going to be trying this garlic chicken parm pasta! I have been wanting to try this sauce because it's my favorite boneless wings from B-Dubs so it's gotta be good! Thank you again Mel! Have a beautiful and blessed day! 💕💕

[@pamleslie1131]

Yes! I saw you use frozen tomato paste the other day in the Hamburger Pie recipe in your Jiffy meals video. (I tried that recipe and loved it!) I thought "What a perfect idea!" I have recipes that call for 2 Tbls. of tomato paste and invariably I would end up throwing it away after the can was in my fridge for way too long. Never again! Thank you!!

[@lovesJesus448]

I like to always label my freezer items because I think if the RAPTURE happens...this food will be left for the unbelievers that are left behind!

[@lenawalker9073]

Love the idea of these freezer meals. Have some concern about cooking meats/poultry from frozen. It's safe, right?

[@CookingwithJesusJ321]

Thank you! I love freezer meals! Thank you so much fir sharing these. I want to make the balsamic one. Great job. Go Mel!

[@Chelle-kd1po]

I like to freeze canned chipotle chilies, too. Most of the recipes I have used call for only one or two. YES, please bring on the freezer meals. I am about to be a caretaker for two households. I believe my mom & my mother-in-law are very capable at this point in time of using their slow cookers, especially if I prep the freezer meals for them. I don't use crockpot liners for myself, but it may be easier for older folks to not have to clean a heavy crock. Thank you so much! I will check out your sweet friend's channel as well.

[@kathybrooks4270]

Such a good idea. God bless❤

[@lizarichards2243]

All of these look so yummy! I think I'd Sautee some mushrooms' to add to that chicken. And, I have those same bag clippy things, too. Love them!

[@nancyculp6968]

Mel, I freeze milk all the time! As long as you defrost it in the fridge it is fine. I buy my milk when Kroger’s has the half gallons on sale for $1.27 and put it in my freezer. If it separates I think it has been exposed to heat or close to expiration date.

[@sharonlatour6230]

Mel, I have frozen evaporated milk for a couple days. It was an odd color at first, but when it thawed, it was fine!

[@grammyb5216]

Yum and I was shocked at how good the pot roast froze. Thank you so much ♥️

[@dianaw.571]

Thank you for sharing these recipes and tips. I'd like to try the balsamic pot roast.

[@deebryars6782]

I have frozen pizza sauce in ice cubes. also works with fruit juces, like lemon

[@lindatallyen7838]

Love these freezer meals, Mel!!! All your videos are great. Thank you.

[@trudepettigrew7339]

Thanks for the recipes, I can't wait to try them all. I do freeze milk and it's good to drink after thawing in the fridge. There is no difference in the taste.

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

Another idea for keeping some freezer meals on hand, is if you know someone who is in need of a meal, maybe because they had surgery or some other event…..you could take a meal out and put it in the crockpot for them. Or make up two or three freezer meals, when you are doing your own at the same time, to give them to use when needed.

[@murphy81775]

Homemade pasta dishes are always better than the Olive G! I love all these ideas. Thank you!

[@kathyhillyard5918]

Love these recipes and they look delicious and easy. Great idea to freeze these and have ready to throw in the crackpot on a busy day!!!

[@annetteford5616]

Sure bring me along I enjoy your ideas I like that you do make some smaller meals because I'm only one. God bless you

[@hadguy1]

Tomato paste, put the tablespoon dollops on parchment paper, fold them up and freeze. When needed, just take out of the freezer and peel it off like a fruit leather.

[@kathycourington4748]

Love the freezer meals

[@elizabethrobinson4390]

Mel I love any freezer meal that is slow cooker or instapot is this part of a collab its been a little longer which i don't mind