Freezing Casseroles (prepared, but not yet cooked)

Line the bottom and sides of a casserole dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; fill with prepared recipe. Cover and freeze two to three hours or until firm. Lift the frozen casserole from the dish, using the foil sides as handles, and freeze in a zip-top plastic freezer bag. You’ll need an extra-large 2 gallon bag for a 13x9-inch baking dish and a 1 gallon bag for a 9x9-inch baking dish. To serve, remove foil from frozen casserole and return to original baking dish; cover and let thaw in the refrigerator (allow 24 to 48 hours). Let stand 30 minutes and room temperature, and bake as directed. (Tip from Southern Living Magazine.)