Preparing a Thanksgiving feast can be difficult work. Make it a bit easier by choosing Thanksgiving recipes to freeze in advance and lighten your load.

If you’re not already a big fan of freezer recipes, you should be. It’s pretty remarkable. You can make a double or even triple batch of something and stash it in the freezer, saving yourself so much time, money, and aggravation. It really takes a load off during busy weeks and helps keep your budget in check.

Since you’re a pretty savvy cook, you probably already knew that you could freeze a lasagna for another night, but did you know that you have the potential to make a complete Thanksgiving Dinner and freeze it?

I know. Mind blowing.

Now, I realize that you may love the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving Day.

You may have grandparents and aunts and uncles and siblings and parents and friends who gather together in one kitchen and cook up a storm. I’m totally cool with that. Rock on!

But, I’m guessing that some folks may buy commercial rolls, gravy, or desserts — not because they want to, but because they just don’t have the time to make them homemade. Some people might find that things are just a little too stressful to cook Thanksgiving dinner in one blow. Or maybe some work schedules this year aren’t really jiving with a lazy Wednesday fiddling in the kitchen.

If you fall in the some {raises hand}, let me tell you there is a better way.

Thanksgiving Recipes to Make-Ahead and Freeze

Making some homemade Thanksgiving dishes ahead of time can make your holiday so happy.

Trust me.

Whether I am contributing to Thanksgiving at someone else’s house or playing hostess with the mostest, it’s incredibly lifesaving to prep a few dishes in advance and stash them in the freezer.

I can be the Thanksgiving Diva without pulling out my hair! You can, too.

You with me? Check out these Thanksgiving recipes that you can make-ahead and freeze: