Freezer Meal Prep Instructions
July/August Family Faves 10 Meals & More Collection
Get started:
• Shop for ingredients
o If you’re making all 10 meals, use the grocery list provided.
o If you’re making select meals, use the customizable grocery list found on
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At-home prep:
Two different ways to prep:
1. Make each recipe from start to finish by completing Parts 1 and 2 before moving onto the
next recipe.
2. Complete Part 1 for all recipes first, so all meat is in labeled bags. Then, complete Part 2 for
all recipes.
Attending a Freezer Meal Workshop?
Complete Part 1 for all recipes. Bring those with you to the workshop where you’ll complete Part 2.
Recipe
Part 1
Beef,
Cheese &
Spinach
Penne
Label a quart freezer bag
“Beef, Cheese & Spinach
Penne – Step 1.”
Place 1 pound lean
ground beef in bag.
Part 2
Add to bag (with beef) and combine:
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic™ Seasoning
Label a quart freezer bag “Beef, Cheese & Spinach Penne –
Step 2.” Add to bag and combine:
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1-2 tablespoons Mama Mia™ Marinara Sauce Mix
Label a gallon freezer bag “Beef, Cheese & Spinach Penne.”
Securely tape recipe to bag. Place both bags inside. Seal
well and freeze.
Make a note to reserve 2 tablespoons Spinach & Herb
Seasoning for serving.
Bruschetta
Chicken
Sandwiches
Label a gallon freezer
bag “Bruschetta Chicken
Sandwiches.”
Cut 1½ pounds boneless
skinless chicken breasts,
into 6 pieces.
Pound chicken to ¼–inch
thick. Salt and pepper as
desired. Place in bag.
Add to bag (with chicken) and combine:
• 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
• 2 tablespoons Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Spinach & Herb Seasoning
Securely tape recipe to bag. Seal well and freeze.
Make a note to reserve 1 teaspoon Aged Balsamic Vinegar
of Modena and 1 teaspoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning for
serving.
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Chicken &
Herb Pasta
Skillet
Label a quart freezer bag
“Chicken & Herb Pasta
Skillet – Step 1a.”
Cut 1 pound boneless
skinless chicken breasts
into cubes. Place in bag.
Label a quart freezer bag “Chicken & Herb Pasta Skillet –
Step 1b.” Add to bag and combine:
• 1 red bell pepper, cubed
• 3 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
Label a gallon bag “Chicken & Herb Pasta Skillet.” Securely
tape recipe to bag. Place both bags inside. Seal well and
freeze.
Make a note to reserve 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Infused
Oil and 1½ tablespoons Spinach & Herb Seasoning for serving.
Chicken
Taco Cups
Label a quart freezer bag
“Chicken Taco Cups –
Step 1a.”
Place 1 pound ground
chicken or turkey in bag.
Add to bag (with chicken or turkey) and combine:
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Garlic Seasoning
Label a quart freezer bag “Chicken Taco Cups – Step 1b.”
Add to bag and combine:
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup Garden Guacamole™ Starter
Label a quart freezer bag “Chicken Taco Cups – Step 2.”
Add to bag:
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Label a gallon bag “Chicken Taco Cups.” Securely tape
recipe to bag. Place all bags inside. Seal well and freeze.
Creamy
Spinach &
Herb
Chicken
Label a gallon freezer
bag “Creamy Spinach &
Herb Chicken – Step 1 &
2.”
Add to bag (with chicken thighs) and combine:
Season 1½ pounds
boneless skinless chicken
thighs with salt and
pepper as desired. Place
in bag.
• 2 tablespoons Spinach & Herb Seasoning
Label a quart freezer bag
“Creamy Spinach & Herb
Chicken – Step 3.”
• 1 (10½ ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
Label a gallon freezer bag “Creamy Spinach & Herb
Chicken.” Securely tape recipe to bag. Place all bags inside.
Seal well and freeze.
Prepare 12 ounces
spaghetti according to
package directions. Rinse
with cold water and toss
with 1 tablespoon oil.
Add to bag.
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Honey
Mustard
Chicken &
Rice
Label a quart freezer bag
“Honey Mustard Chicken
& Rice – Step 1.”
Season 1½ pounds
boneless skinless chicken
thighs with salt and
pepper as desired. Place
in bag.
Label a quart freezer bag “Honey Mustard Chicken & Rice –
Step 2.” Add to bag and combine:
• 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey Mustard
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
• ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Label a gallon freezer bag “Honey Mustard Chicken & Rice.”
Securely tape recipe to bag. Place both bags inside. Seal
well and freeze.
Make a note to reserve 3 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Infused
Oil for serving.
Mini Pizza
Meatloaves
Label a gallon freezer
bag “Mini Pizza
Meatloaves – Step 1a.”
Place 2 pounds 93%
extra-lean ground beef in
the bag.
Add to bag (with ground beef) and combine:
• 1 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
• ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Garlic Seasoning
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix
Label a quart freezer bag “Mini Pizza Meatloaves – Step 1b.”
Add to bag and combine:
• 1 (15 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
• 1-2 tablespoons Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix
Label a quart freezer bag “Mini Pizza Meatloaves – Step 3.”
Add to bag:
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Label a gallon freezer bag “Mini Pizza Meatloaves.” Securely
tape recipe to bag. Place all bags inside. Seal well and
freeze.
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MozzarellaStuffed
Turkey
Meatballs
Label a gallon freezer
bag “Mozzarella-Stuffed
Turkey Meatballs –
Step 1.”
Add to bag (with ground turkey) and combine:
• ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
• ¼ cup Garden Guacamole Starter
Place 1½ pounds lean
ground turkey in bag.
• 1 large egg, beaten
Label a quart freezer bag
“Mozzarella-Stuffed
Turkey Meatballs – Step
3a.”
• Salt and pepper as desired
Prepare 12 ounces
spaghetti according to
package directions. Rinse
with cold water and toss
with 1 tablespoon oil.
Add to bag.
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
Cut 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese block into 20-24
chunks.
Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil. Form about 2 tablespoons
turkey mixture around each cheese cube, creating 20-24
meatballs.
Place meatballs back in step 1 bag between layers of wax
paper. Seal well and freeze.
Label a quart freezer bag “Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey
Meatballs – Step 3b.” Add to bag and combine:
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3-4 tablespoons Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix
Label a gallon freezer bag “Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey
Meatballs.” Securely tape recipe to bag. Place all three
bags inside. Seal well and freeze.
Pizza Stuffed
Baked
Potatoes
Label a quart freezer bag
“Pizza Stuffed Baked
Potatoes – Step 2a.”
Place 1 pound ground
Italian sausage in bag.
Label a gallon freezer bag “Pizza Stuffed Baked Potatoes –
Step 2b.” Add to bag and combine:
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3-4 tablespoons Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix
• 1 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
Label a gallon freezer bag “Pizza Stuffed Baked Potatoes.”
Securely tape recipe to bag. Place both bags inside. Seal
well and freeze.
Sassy Sweet
Pork
Tenderloin
Label a gallon freezer
bag “Sassy Sweet Pork
Tenderloin.”
Place 1½ pounds pork
tenderloin (about 1) in
bag.
Add to bag (with pork) and combine:
• ¼ cup Brown Sugar Honey Mustard
• 3 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
• 2 tablespoons Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
• ⅛–¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Securely tape recipe to bag. Seal well and freeze.
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