Need casserole help

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

I want to make a casserole that won't be used for 3-4 days. Should I bake it and store it in the refrigerator, so the person can just heat it up? Should I make it and not bake it and leave baking instructions when it is ready to use? Or do I need to freeze it? Thinking about some kind of chicken one. TIA!

Imadickens · ‎06-15-2016

I'd make, but not bake it then freeze it if it isn't to be eaten within two days (depending on ingredients, maybe eat it sooner). I would let person know if it had been frozen and by when it should be eaten! I would also leave off any special topping, if any, until the person bakes it!

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Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

Definitely freeze it. 4 days is too long to keep anything fresh (of course, I live in AZ......and everything goes in the freezer).

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ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

I'd bake it and freeze it in single servings. That way they could defrost what they'd like in the microwave and there isn't any waste.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

Depending on the ingredients, if you don't cook before freezing it seperates.

libbyannE · ‎10-27-2010

Do not refrigerate for that long. I think it is best to bake and freeze. If it is a large casserole, such as one baked in a 9x13 pan, you can divide it into a couple of lidded containers for freezing so the recipient doesn't have to thaw the whole thing.