Make Ahead

Make-ahead recipes are a total game changer for busy families! Prep breakfast, lunch, or dinner in advance so you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying. From easy casseroles to freezer-friendly favorites, these meals are here to make your life simpler.

Start the day right with Blueberry Overnight Oats or plan ahead for a comforting dinner like Potato Sausage Casserole.

Holiday side dishes like Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Make-Ahead Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes save you time when it matters most.

Need freezer-friendly meals? Stock up on Homemade Italian Meatballs and Homemade Salisbury Steak for easy dinners anytime.

Find even more Make Ahead Meals!

  • Creamy Leftover Pork Casserole – 10 Minute Prep

    40 minutes

  • Make Ahead Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • Shepherds Pie with Tater Tots

    45 minutes

  • Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

    5 hours 10 minutes

  • Southwestern Chicken Casserole

    38 minutes

  • Banana and Carrot Muffins

    23 minutes

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Marinara

    4 hours 15 minutes

  • Slow Cooker Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

    6 hours 15 minutes

  • Italian Mac & Cheese

    35 minutes

  • Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

    40 minutes

  • Sausage and Potato Casserole

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Ravioli Lasagna

    1 hour

  • Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe

    35 minutes

  • Cowboy Corn Casserole

    35 minutes

  • Spicy Ketchup Recipe

    2 minutes

  • Easy Pico de Gallo

    30 minutes