Mac & Cheese Freezer MEALS for Two

[@lynsmith2698]

Awesome idea. Love this recipe, thanks for the great recipe Bev 🇨🇦🌷

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My Pleasure!

[@connierodenburg129]

Great idea for a freezer meal! Do you precut your parchment circles?

[@sheilacollins3862]

2022 don't when you will see this just wanted to tell you thank you for all the teaching me

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

MyPleasure!

[@anetzband1383]

The saddest to me statement in this video? "You know what? I'm not going to have to cook for a very long time." I understand what you mean, but we enjoy these videos so much I almost want to see you filling many freezers because I want more and more videos. Really selfish, huh? Hugs (virtually, of course) to you. This is the way I like to cook. For years I have collected vintage Corning Ware casseroles at garage sales and thrift stores, invested in flat plastic tops, and love stacking them in my freezer. They are super practical, always reusable. That way they are not just pretty decorations on the shelves (though there are usually still plenty there too). THANK you for this video.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Oh I'll still cook! And I will do videos too I will preview these meals there are more coming trust me I just have to make room in the freezer lol

[@donnagribbins1763]

Another way I save and make freezer meals is I make homemade TV dinner type meals. Anytime I have one or 2 servings left of something I add it to a plate and start a homemade TV dinner. I use 2 9inch styrofoam plates for stability and slide them into a gallon size freezer zip bag. That way I can start a dinner and keep adding to it until I have a full dinner plate. I put a meat, starch and 1 or 2 vegetables or a meat and 3 vegetables on each plate. If I have leftover bread like cornbread or rolls I put it in a sandwich size bag and then stick it in with the meal so it does not get soggy. Right now I have 2 plates started with meatloaf, and 1 plate of Salisbury steak. One meatloaf has mashed potatoes on it and a roll. It is waiting on a vegetable. One meatloaf has mac and cheese on it. Also waiting for a vegetable. The salisbury steak is alone so far. I have 7 full dinner plates made up frozen already. These homemade TV dinners have completely eliminated all my food waste. I save cottage cheese and sour cream containers for soups, stews and chilis. The plates stack easily in the bags in the freezer and when time to reheat the food we just slide it to regular dinnerware and microwave it. These tv dinners we use when life gets busy and I cannot cook or am having a bad day as a chronic pain patient and I just do not feel like cooking. This keeps us from getting drive thru take out or ordering pizza. We still do those things. We just do them now when we can enjoy them and not out of necessity. These tv dinners also allow us to help our elderly neighbor. Mr B can no longer cook every day for himself. Some days he feels up to cooking but others he just cannot. I take him 6 to 8 dinners every 10 to 12 days. I usually have a couple containers of soup or dried beans cooked too. The only thing extra I ever cook for him is occasionally he will say I really want XYZ. If I pay for it can you make me several dinners of the same thing. He might do that every couple of months. I also when I find boxed cake mixes on sale will buy them. I use a 9 inch foil pan and bake 2 layers. One I freeze for next time and the other I take him. He gets 8 or 9 pieces of cake from one pan. So it lasts him a while. He saves the sour cream and cottage cheese containers and we wash and reuse them as they are the perfect size for soup. Previously I often threw away my single serving stuff as it would get put in the refrigerator and I would forget about it. This allows me to help him without it costing me a fortune so it helps my heart too.

[@scrappy836548]

Hi Bev. You may have already answered this question, and if you have, I apologise. But how long do you estimate these meals to last in the freezer? Any advice would be helpful. Thank you so much for these freezer meal recipes. They have truly inspired me and I can't wait to make them. Thank you so much! 🥰💕💞

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

3 to 6 months depending on how well you seal them

[@scrappy836548]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead Thank you so much for your help! 🥰💕

[@robertsmith3539]

How do you store corn meal for long storage

[@carolynmoody9460]

thanks 👍 Blessings

[@annebartz9175]

Hi Thank you that was great idea ❤❤👍

[@tammyromero7227]

Awesome Bev. You go girl...

[@lynnpierce7642]

Yum. We are going to make this. More recipes Please.😊👍❤️✌️

[@sharonlatour6230]

YUM!!!!! Thanks Bev!

[@susanprice3454]

That looks awesome. And I like the broccoli a little bigger. Thanks Bev!

[@debbiealtman4572]

Soon as I get enough freezer space I want to make freezer meals. Few months ago bruce bought two different times a half a beef so now our freezers one up right one chest freezer are plum full as there are just 2 of us. One time when we went to Bruce’s stepmoms we made her some freezer meals. She loved them because she kept raving on them. Saying how good they were. The next year when we went back she did not want freezer meals for nothing. I don’t know what the deal was. But when I get enough space if Bruce doesn’t fill it up I want to make some freezer meals.TFS.

[@onelittlemiracle241]

Thank you, Mrs. V!

[@margiebenson2067]

Yummy 😋

[@audreyabbott7806]

Looks yummy. I cook like you do. Recipes are inspiration, but not law! I think I will make a similar supper tonight but will use the hamburger I have thawed, a different veg, and different cheese. Also, thanks for the reminder about mustard powder. It is definitely one of those “secret ingredients” that takes a dish to the next level. I always have it in my spice cupboard but forget how wonderful it can be!

[@SabrinaSauce]

you're still the best!

[@Jomama02]

Yummy.....

[@originalabssinth]

Looks delicious!!

[@yolandaikardholman5393]

I really appreciate these kinds of videos. I have to pinch pennies and like learning new ways to save $ and also eat tasty meals.

[@pattikallal6628]

I enjoy your freezer meals. I might have to give this a try.

[@ethridge16]

How have I made it to 40 years old without EVER seeing “brick” flavored cheese?? I kept rewinding to see the 2 cheeses. & ended up on a google search, and low and behold! It’s a thing!!!! I’ll have to give it a try.

[@carolavant3778]

Those look so good! One of my goals is to buy another freezer, preferably a frost-free one.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

They make such a thing as a frost free freezer?

[@carolavant3778]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead Yes, they do, but more expensive than a regular one. I just moved to a new house that has wood floors and a crawl space, so I don't want a lot of water on the floor. My 10 cf freezer dumps a LOT of water, so I'll have to put it in my laundry room (it's on a slab) if I'm going to use it, and I also have to have an outlet installed for power. If I've got to spend that much money, I'd rather just go for a frost free and sell the old freezer.

[@doreenmeijer5455]

Hi Bev . I live in AB,I don't understand you can get the groceries so cheap. where do you shop?

[@marilynplace575]

Thank you Bev, love from Burlington Ontario.

[@Shamilla4724]

I am Soo loving dis series

[@debbyatwell7851]

good tips

[@cindyglass5827]

Bev ~ I have Loved all of these Economical Meal Prep videos !! ... Thank-you ! : ) I told you this before, but I'll say it again ... IF "You" had been my HOME-EC Teacher in High School - I would have 'refused' to ever leave your classroom -> they would have had to drag me 'outta there' by my 3 foot long Ponytail in which I would have been Kicking & Screaming while Protesting 'all the way down the hallway' - Noooo, I wanna stay in Mrs. V's classssss !!!! ... (< cute, silly {lol} BUT A Sincere Compliment 2u !!) N.B. ... I was "actually" a Quiet, Well behaved, A+ Grade kid in HS, I would have 'wanted' to do the above, but (in all actuality) would have just left the classroom 'Quietly' while "kicking & screaming" only IN MY HEAD ! : )

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Lol I love love love the imagery! Thank you very much is a huge compliment and I am humbled and tickled by it

[@carolmalko615]

You are in Canada, right? So that's Canadian price of $4.12 per meal? I just looked it up for the US.... it's $3.21 in America! I am SO doing this. Thanks, Bev, for the ideas again. I Love these freezer meal videos so I will miss them for a while but I'm sure I can look at older posts for more ideas. At my age I should have already thought of this "recipe" on my own. Just goes to show you an old dog CAN learn some new tricks, lol

[@jeanphillips1030]

Looks yummy BEV.

[@cindyshome32]

If you invest in glass baking dishes with lids, you will save in the long run. I got a bunch of packs of two(small and large) with lids for $11.99 years ago. Or even the dollar store has great finds. Happy freezer cooking!

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

It looks yummy.

[@pamelacourtney8998]

YUMMMMMY . BLESSINGS TO ALL

[@sherryleach2995]

That is the best economical mac and cheese I've seen thanks Bev for sharing much love from Thunder Bay Ontario

[@leonardvancottjr.2102]

Agreed!!!

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@loribrown5032]

I can't wait to try this recipe since it is only the two of us. I have never heard of Brick cheese. Can you suggest a substitute for it?❤❤

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Mozzarella

[@kathyscott7382]

That looks really good. I think I'm going to have to make this one

[@helennelmes7560]

Thank you!

[@TheHollabbeyHomestead]

That looks very yummy!

[@maryjanedobsonmayhew5290]

Yummy

[@virginiareid5336]

Fantastic planning and savings!

[@pquarles1]

Perfect Ms Bev!! I love your common sense freezer meals!! ♥️

[@dianatennant4346]

Make this sometimes usually with leftover ham never thought of using it for a freezer meal thank you

[@theuniquebean]

Thanks Bev! This is one meal my kiddos love to eat. We use chicken and gluten free noodles and I never thought to try and freeze ahead of time! That’s for the tips and hugs to you, Howie and Gracie girl❤️

[@denewf]

Mrs v! I got helluva deal on potatoes! 10lb boxes for 1.49... lol I got 5. Gonna dehydrate a bunch, may can some and use some. All in great condition

[@Willettee]

Thank you, Bev. I love to watch your channel. This is a great idea for any of us. Homemade taste is much better! 👍 ❤ 🙂

[@beckie0512]

very well done as usual

[@OrlaQuirk]

You said, "You know what I almost forgot?". And I said "mustard!". Just before you did. My sister taught me that ground mustard can add a special kick to mac 'n' cheese. Thanks for these inspiring and informational videos.

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Lovin this! Beautiful meals! Oh my YUM!! What! No more freezer meals! Oh no! Thank you Bev for all you do!!

[@susanwilliams768]

Looks delicious

[@faukerconsulting835]

🤔Are these mac-n-cheese meals an option solely for Howie's lunch?? My husband tends to eat everything when I do try and make leftovers then complains about not having any leftovers!!!😤

[@debbiemusgrove676]

I just paid almost $8 for a large crown of broccoli. The sign said $2.50 for crown. I didn’t see the tiny print per pound. I made sure none went to waste.

[@aldod3937]

I've never heard of blanching ypur veg in the paasta water before the pasta lol...neatvtrick.... being from italy I don't use nutmeg either lol

[@brigittefregault6411]

I love this Bev! Mac and cheese is my favorite meal:)and adding veggies is so nice! I made a similar recipe to the one you made on this video, homemade white sauce, cheese, and veggies, except I used an organic gluten-free pasta made out of brown rice. This kind of pasta is delicious and does not come out mushy at all! Nice job Bev 🙌

[@renitamadrid4824]

Man, you could give a baby a bath in that bowl! Lol.Where do you get one that size? I hope you didn't cook dinner after all that work.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I found it in Ottawa on in online ad

[@ShalimarPerfume]

Those black forest hams are very versatile, I buy them on sale also and put them in the deep freezer. Usually I can get 3 different meals for 2. But never thought of doing bulk mac n cheese. Oh I hate using a whisk, I switched back to old style wooden spoon and stir like a madwoman. LOL

[@rickharks4515]

l thank you for these idea's exspecially in these trying times with COVID,, and some of us haven't been back to work as of yet,, but ya one of these dinners would do the 3 of us, 2 nights, with a salad or extra veggie on the side.. thanks, l like to make chili and spaghetti sauce in big batches so we have a at least 3-4 meals extra that go in the freezer,, yum home made meals, nothing beats them

[@shannonh1508]

I'm ready for my dinner invite. Looks amazing. Going to have to make me some!

[@Yoda63]

I heard Paula Deen say she always fully cooks (or overcooks maybe? I forget) her pasta for macaroni and cheese because it doesn’t absorb water in the oven so the Mac and cheese doesn’t get dry. I never tried it but it would be an interesting experiment!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Unless you're adding fresh and partially blanched vegetables which will make water

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Did she add fresh vegetables to her mac and cheese?

[@Yoda63]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead I don’t remember, but it’s Paula Deen so probably not 😂

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

Looks excellent! Just think Stouffers is like 12.00 or 13.00 dollars per family sized box where I live and it doesn't come with ham or broccoli.

[@gregorywagner3713]

Looks tasty! ❤🌵

[@essiesplace774]

Beautiful lady..where do you get your freezer containers

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Dollar store

[@nadineash1297]

👍✌️🙏♥️

[@grannyframmy]

That is delicious, I`ll make that!!

[@glennludwig5927]

From Karen. Thank you. I’m going to try this meal

[@hartrose33]

That looks amazing.

[@jbredrebel]

that looks amazing!! i'm definitely going to try this! how long do these last in the freezer? also, do you re-use the foil tins?

[@marciajones6479]

You can order these pans in bulk from Amazon for cheaper than 1.00 each.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I pay $1.50 for two

[@marciajones6479]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead oh that's not bad. I must have misunderstood. A lady in my home town buys them and bakes cinnamon rolls.

[@LindaMH]

Never thought to freeze it! What a great food combo!

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

I make enough food when cooking for me and my hubby to make single freezer meals for him to take out on the road as well as leftovers for myself. I tend to cook like I am cooking for an entire family and not just 2 people. I really need to tone it down food wise, but making him freezer meals to take on the road saves money. He still goes and buys those nasty freezer meals though. I can see once in a while getting them but he wants them all the time. Yuck

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Now you can make freezer meals for him instead of him buying those