Can you freeze meat loaf?
09-01-2017, 02:03 AM
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When I make meatloaf, I make a lot of it. Some of it is made into the traditional meat loaf, some is made into what we call 'meat loaf burgers'. A meat loaf burger can be thawed in a few hours, and it is wonderful when cooked on a
George Foreman grill. so there is no need to pre-cook. But pre-cooked isn't bad, either. I love cold meat loaf sandwiches! Have also made small meat loafs and roasted them in muffin pans when the family is starved and can't wait for a big meatloaf to completely cook.
George Foreman grill. so there is no need to pre-cook. But pre-cooked isn't bad, either. I love cold meat loaf sandwiches! Have also made small meat loafs and roasted them in muffin pans when the family is starved and can't wait for a big meatloaf to completely cook.
09-01-2017, 04:55 AM
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About a year ago I broke my wrist and my brother came over and we made "to go" meals. One was meat loaf. We (he) prepared the meat loaf, cooked it and let it cool just a smidge. Then I lined up 6 of containers with the snap-on lids and added one slice of meat loaf to each. We then added a nice size glop (a professional measurement term) of mashed potatoes. I snapped on the tops and took them to the freezer. I could handle preparing a veggie like carrots, frozen corn, frozen peas. The meat loaf was wonderful. Just popped the container in the microwave, top lifted to allow the cooking steam to escape just before my veg was finished cooking and Ta-Da I had a good meal that was portion controlled and tasty. Go ahead and freeze your meat loaf. It will be fine! Yum, Yum.
09-01-2017, 05:23 AM
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I purchase my meat in large quantities , come home make my meatloaf's up wrap in plastic & freeze .I thaw completely then cook as usual . Taste like you just made it . I also make up my taco meat,cook & freeze w/plastic wrap pushed down on it then freeze , no freezer burn that way also spaghetti sauce same way. Yes I do about 20-25 pounds at a time.
09-01-2017, 06:58 AM
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I had kids with assorted food 'quirks' and allergies (meals were so fun!). I spent sunday night preparing meals. I used the muffin tin method of cooking and freezing. The kids had their own freezer containers and I would have things like meatloaf, turkey burgers and non meat proteins precooked. I also froze muffin tin size servings of mac n' cheese and rice mixtures (also froze cupcakes and vegan cookies). This way they could grab stuff after school and nuke it. Took a bit of planning, but so much easier, cheaper and healthier than alternatives. BTW, I had 2 vegans, 2 vegetarians and 1 carnivore who had a gluten intolerance!!! Good thing I love to cook!!!!
09-01-2017, 10:19 AM
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09-01-2017, 10:37 AM
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When I am lucky enough to have some left I freeze it.I will sometimes slice and put in small pkgs so we can pull out for sandwiches when we want.We are having frozen meatloaf for supper tonite...of course I will thaw it first! Dee
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