It’s that time of year again. No matter what form of school your kids are heading back to, you’ll need an arsenal of quick weeknight meals to serve on busy nights. Well, say hello to your new secret weapon for speedy weeknight meals: frozen meatballs.
Keeping a stash of frozen meatballs on hand can open the door to any number of easy dinners. You can make your own meatballs and freeze them for convenience, or simply pick up a bag in the freezer aisle to use at a moment’s notice. When “just can’t” anymore when what it comes to making dinner, that bag can be transformed into more meals than you can count.
Frozen meatballs cook in a flash, take on almost any flavors, and can be prepared in slow cooker, oven or even on the grill. From Swedish meatballs and meatball kabobs, to meatball pizza and meatball soup, you won’t tire of this kitchen staple once you see the world of possibilities.
Ahead, the best meals that incorporate frozen meatballs:
More Easy Weeknight Meals:
- These 20-Minute Dinners Will Ease You Back Into the School Year
- The 10 Easiest and Most Flavorful Flank Steak Recipes
- This Make Ahead Ravioli Lasagna Is Perfect For Busy Weeknights
9 Ways to Prepare Frozen Meatballs For An Easy Weeknight Dinner
-
Meatball Bombs
These meatball bombs are stuffed with marinara, meatball and cheese, then wrapped in refrigerated biscuits and topped with a seasoned garlic butter. They are quick to make and are packed with flavor.
Credit: The Novice Chef
-
Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this meatball casserole. Not only can you use frozen meatballs, but you can place the pasta in the casserole dish without boiling it first. Hence the name: Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole.
Credit: The Seasoned Mom
-
Meatball Mac & Cheese
This baked recipe of cheesy goodness and takes just 30 minutes to prepare, so it's perfect for busy families. It's also an excellent choice for a pre-made freezer meal if you like to plan ahead.
Credit: Beautiful Eats and Things
-
Meatball Pizza
Make meatball pizza your go-to meal when you don’t have something planned, or when you don’t feel like cooking what you had planned.
Credit: Gimme Delicious
-
Easy Grilled BBQ Meatball Kabobs
Kabobs like this are so easy to customize, you can have a slightly different combination for every member of your family! Be sure to baste them generously with a tangy BBQ or teriyaki sauce.
Credit: My Fearless Kitchen
-
Meatball Soup
Tender meatballs, pasta, mixed vegetables and a beefy, tomato broth are cooked together to create a luscious soup that really does eat like a meal!
Credit: Spend With Pennies
-
Easy Meatball Subs
The meatball sub, a takeout classic, comes together in minutes. Season and bake frozen meatballs, place them on some garlic rolls, top with your favorite sauce and some cheese. Done.
Credit: Mom’s Dinner
-
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Swedish meatballs are cooked in a delicious creamy gravy and can be served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Credit: Savory Nothings
-
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Meatballs, peppers, and chunks of pineapple all come together in a delicious sweet and tangy sauce that thickens right in your slow cooker. Mix it up in the morning and let the slow cooker take care of the rest.
Credit: Let’s Dish
