15 of the Best Freezer Staples I Always Have on Hand For Quick Family Dinners

Updated on 6/12/2018 at 6:45 PM

Dinnertime can be stressful after a long day of adulting, and the temptation to eat out (for the third night in a row!) can be hard to resist. One effective way to tackle that daily struggle is to always have yummy, ready-to-heat options sitting in the freezer that won't take up much time or energy to put together. From lasagna to pad thai, check out this creative list of the best freezer staples to help make family meal time a breeze!

Stouffer's Meat Lovers Lasagna ($3)

Frozen lasagna is a terrific staple to keep in your freezer for quick weeknight dinners.

Trader Joe's Roasted Potatoes ($3)

Potatoes are always going to win at dinnertime, so why fight it? These are great for a quick side dish.

Marie Callender's Steak & Potatoes ($3)

Steak and potatoes can be a go-to any night of the week.

Nancy's Petite Stuffed Bagels ($6)

Who doesn't love having breakfast for dinner? For nights when you want have a little fun, these pint-sized bagels are not only delicious, but pack six grams of protein in each serving!

Earth's Best Chicken Nuggets ($8)

Not only are these a great source of protein, but the nuggets are baked, which make them a healthier option as well.

Love the Wild Rainbow Trout ($10)

This is a delicious seafood addition to your freezer, and if it's good enough for Leonardo DiCaprio, it's good enough for us.

Amy's Broccoli & Cheddar Bake ($5)

This is a fantastic substitute for mac and cheese, plus the broccoli is hardly noticeable.

Boomerang's Chicken & Mushroom Pies ($7)

These pot pies are perfect for tiny hands, and can be whipped up in a flash.

Michael Angelo's Organic Eggplant Parmesan ($5)

This eggplant parmesan is always a fast and hearty dinner, especially for those meatless Mondays.

Whole Foods Vegetable Egg Rolls ($4)

Eggrolls go with everything, and these won't last long in your freezer!

Earth's Best Baked Mini Beef Meatballs ($8)

Meatballs are another convenient option, and are usually a huge hit with kids.

Beatnik Organic Mild Chili Made with Grass Fed Beef ($6)

Who doesn't love a nice bowl of chili on a cold day?

365 Beef Taquitos ($5)

Finger foods are always a hit with the kids, and these taquitos are worth the fuss.

Saffron Road Chicken Pad Thai ($5)

This pad thai hits the spot when you're craving Chinese food. It also comes with rice noodles.

Smart Flour Foods' Margherita Pizza ($8)

These gluten-free pizzas are also nutrition-dense because they're made with ancient grains like sorghum, amaranth, and teff, which contain anti-oxidants, protein, and calcium.