16 Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Make Once And Freeze All Winter

Just reheat and enjoy.

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1. Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

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Soups are one of the easiest meals to make ahead in bulk, freeze in Tupperwares or Ziplocs, and thaw whenever you're craving something warm and cozy. Get the recipe.

2. Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna

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Once it's done, slice the lasagna into individual portions and once cool enough, wrap each portion in saran wrap and freezer safe bags. Get the recipe.

3. Crock Pot Chicken Pasta

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This homemade recipe is way better than anything you'd find in the frozen aisle, and it tastes just as delicious when reheated. Get the recipe.

4. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Make this hearty stew once, then put a few portions aside in the freezer. When you find yourself craving some comfort food on a lazy night, you'll be thankful you did. Get the recipe.

5. Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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Thaw this recipe in the fridge overnight and in the morning you'll find it's good as new. Get the recipe.

6. Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

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Instead of resorting to basic marinara sauce on pasta night, keep this bolognese stowed away. Get the recipe.

7. Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

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Just like lasagna, eggplant parm is an easy dish to make in bulk and freeze it away in individually wrapped portions for a no-brainer meal. Get the recipe.

8. Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

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Make this melt-in-your-mouth chicken ahead of time. Then pop it into hamburger buns with some homemade coleslaw for a no-cook dinner that tastes amazing. Get the recipe.

9. Stuffed Shells with Spinach

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Freeze cooked stuffed shells in a baking dish covered with a layer of saran wrap and aluminum foil. They'll stay perfectly good for up to one month. Get the recipe.

10. Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Chili

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It's basically the golden rule of winter that one shall always have frozen chili on hand. Get the recipe.

11. Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup

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Forgot to pack yourself a work lunch? Just grab a frozen portion of this butternut squash soup and pop it in the microwave. Get the recipe.

12. Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Stroganoff

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If you're pre-cooking the noodles, boil them al dente so they don't overcook when you thaw this meal. Get the recipe.

13. Crock Pot Tofu Tikka Masala

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Just make sure to freeze the curry sauce, the tofu, and the rice in separate containers. Then, you can thaw the ingredients separately and throw them together for a meal that tastes just made. Get the recipe.

14. Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed peppers are the king of freezer meals. You can use any meat you prefer like ground chicken, turkey, or beef. Get the recipe.

15. Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup

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Not only does bean soup freeze super well, but it's also a great protein-packed meal on the go. Get the recipe.

16. Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

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Want to get dinner on the table in 15 minutes? Whip up a quick spaghetti and top it with these pre-made Italian meatballs. Buon appetito. Get the recipe.