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Quick and Easy Freezer Meatloaf

December 2, 2019 by Missy Rakes 15 Comments

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Stock your freezer with this quick and easy freezer meatloaf! It makes a simple freezer meal for busy weeknights. Find the recipe on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

Stock your freezer with this quick and easy freezer meatloaf that only requires 6-ingredients. It makes a simple freezer meal for busy weeknights. Your family will surely appreciate this comfort dish on a cold evening.

Stock your freezer with this quick and easy freezer meatloaf! It makes a simple freezer meal for busy weeknights. Find the recipe on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

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Quick and Easy Freezer Meatloaf

What mom doesn’t want a freezer stocked full of meals that are ready to go for busy weeknights? Meatloaf is one of those good old fashioned comfort dishes that everyone loves and it couldn’t be easier to whip up a few of these babies for the freezer

Making several meatloaves at once only takes a few minutes of your time and then you’ll have a nice stock in your freezer for busy nights. Go ahead and plan on serving one for dinner and throw the rest in the freezer. It couldn’t be any simpler. If you’re new to freezer cooking, then you may have a few questions. Scroll down for tips and tricks to making the best freezer meatloaf.

How to make 6- Ingredient Freezer Meatloaf:

Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl. I like to use my hands to make sure everything gets mixed well.

Place meatloaf mixture into a greased loaf pan and form into a smooth loaf shape.

If baking now, top with extra ketchup and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reads 155 F. If freezing for later, wrap with plastic wrap and heavy duty foil, then label with the date and cooking instructions. Frozen meatloaf will last up to 4 months in the freezer.

Cooking Instructions from Frozen:

Your frozen meatloaf needs to bake at 350 F for 1 hr and 30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 155 F. Enjoy!

What if I want to make a bigger meatloaf?

This recipe for freezer meatloaf that I am sharing is fairly small using only 1.5 pounds of ground beef, but it easily fed my family of four. I made them this size because my freezer pans were on the small size, but you can make the same recipe using 2 lbs of ground beef if you prefer a larger meatloaf.

What if I don’t have freezer pans, can I still make this recipe?

If you don’t have or don’t want to use freezer loaf pans, then you can line regular loaf pans with gallon sized freezer bags and fill them with the meatloaf mixture. Simply seal the bags (removing as much air as possible) and place everything in the freezer. Once your meatloaf is frozen you can remove the loaf pan and your meat will be the perfect meatloaf shape.

How long will the meatloaf last in the freezer?

Freezer meatloaf is best if used within four months. You should take care to wrap your meatloaves in heavy foil, plastic wrap or freezer bags. Also, don’t forget to label your meatloaf with the date you froze it and detailed cooking instructions. You can visit the USDA website for more information on ground beef and food safety.

How long should I cook meatloaf from frozen?

If your meatloaf is thawed, you can bake it at 350 for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches at least 155 F. A frozen meatloaf needs 1.5-2 times longer than a thawed meatloaf, therefore you will need to bake it at 350 for at least an 1 hr and 30 minutes, but it may take up to two hours. Be sure to check the internal temperature to verify that it is done. As a reminder, the safe internal temperature of meatloaf is 155 F.

I hope I’ve answered most of your questions, but feel free to ask anymore that you might have in the comment section below. Also, if you want more easy freezer recipes then be sure to check out the links below and happy cooking friends!

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Quick and Easy Freezer Meatloaf

This 6-Ingredient Freezer Meatloaf is quick and easy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezer cooking, freezer meatloaf, meatloaf
Servings: 6
Calories: 335kcal

Equipment

  • foil loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef may use up to 2 lbs if needed
  • 1/2 box stuffing mix any flavor
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl. I like to use my hands to make sure everything gets mixed well.
  • Place meatloaf mixture into a greased loaf pan and form into a smooth loaf shape.
  • If baking now, top with extra ketchup and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reads 155 F. If freezing for later, wrap with plastic wrap and heavy duty foil, then label with the date and cooking instructions. Frozen meatloaf will last up to 4 months in the freezer.

Notes

Frozen meatloaf needs to bake at 350 F for 1 hr and 30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 155 F.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg

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  1. Mike says

    December 22, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    Best meatloaf I’ve had.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
  2. Amber says

    October 9, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Do you freeze it raw or bake then freeze?
    Reply
    • Hay says

      November 25, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      Freezes raw
      Reply
      • Julia says

        February 4, 2022 at 3:09 pm

        Can u bake then freeze?
        Reply
  3. Melendez says

    January 16, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    Do you cook from frozen or let thaw then cook?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      January 16, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      You can do it either way, just make sure you check the internal temperature before serving.
      Reply
  4. Emily says

    February 9, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    Do you cook the stuffing first or use it like breadcrumbs?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      February 10, 2021 at 10:59 am

      Use it dry. Do not cook it.
      Reply
  5. Lorry says

    March 16, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    Do you just use the dry dressing crumbs or do you add the seasoning packet? Thank you.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      March 18, 2021 at 9:54 am

      You should add the dry dressing cubes and the seasoning mix.
      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    September 21, 2021 at 8:52 am

    For freezing meatloaf do I Cook meet ahead of time
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 23, 2021 at 9:28 am

      No, freeze it raw.
      Reply
  7. Mazda says

    November 21, 2021 at 8:21 am

    I froze my meatloaf in a clingfilm-lined stoneware loaf pan now I can't get it out! (Obviously as things expand when frozen). Any ideas how to safely remove it so I can use the loaf pan for other thing before I cook it? I don't want to break the pan order's the loaf!
    ★★★☆☆
    Reply
  8. DenaG says

    January 28, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    This might be a stupid question, but if I’m going to freeze it do I top with ketchup then freeze or leave ketchup off u til I’m ready to bake?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      January 29, 2023 at 3:52 pm

      I would wait until you are ready to bake it to add the ketchup on top.
      Reply

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