Monday, November 12, 2012

Freezer Meal: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Broccoli

I have been entertaining the idea of making freezer meals in order to make dinner less of a hassle and to have something on hand always when I am in a bind.  I finally decided to get to work on it today!

I decided to start doubling my recipes and freezing half of it and making the other half for dinner.  This seems more logical to me than attempting to devote a whole day to cooking.  I will be adding my Freezer Meal recipes on here with the DOUBLED recipe.  Remember to divide it up!  You can either make one to serve for dinner that day and freeze the other or freeze both and stock up that freezer.

Today's Freezer Meal

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Broccoli


What You Need:

6 large Russet Potatoes cut into 1/4 inch rounds
2 packages of pre-diced or pre-cubed ham OR 2 ham steaks diced up
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans of cream of something soup (I use cream of mushroom, if you don't want to use canned cream of "something" soup check out this link for a homemade substitute: Click Here)
2 cans of water
4 cups of broccoli cut up small
salt and pepper to taste

***NOTE: I DO NOT FREEZE THE POTATOES!  I simply add them to the crock pot the day I make it! There is a risk of them turning black if frozen.  1 Large package of frozen potatoes could be substituted****

Divide all ingredients among two containers (except potatoes, if using fresh)  I use gallon or quart sized freezer bags.  Be sure to write cooking directions on bag.  Cook on Low 8 hours.  Add seasoning to taste once it is done cooking.  Seasoning is whatever you prefer!  (I use Mrs. Dash table blend).

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