10 Dinner Party Dishes To Freeze And Serve Later Slideshow

I like to consider myself the ultimate host. My aunt Teresa would always plan elaborate last-minute dinners, and I always wondered how she did it. Now that I know better, I realize that she prepared a few dishes in advance and stuck them in the freezer until party time. That's why I'm sharing a few dishes that are great for freezing and serving later.

This easy, cheesy lasagna recipe uses both beef and Italian sausages for a hearty, flavorful baked pasta dish. Add some heat with hot Italian sausage and a pinch of red pepper flakes in the marinara sauce.

Click here for Beef and Sausage Lasagna recipe.

This easy vegetarian black bean casserole is loaded with cheese and flavor thanks to garlic, onion, and chopped green chiles. It also uses goat cheese for a fresh, salty character. — Pillsbury
Click here for the Black Bean Enchilada Casserole recipe.

Any parent will tell you that kids will only eat broccoli if it's covered in cheese sauce! But that doesn't mean cheesy broccoli is just for kids; everyone will love this warm, creamy, one-dish wonder made with broccoli, rice, and cheese sauce. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe.

This creamy casserole is reminiscent of a holiday sweet potato bake, minus the marshmallows. Butternut squash is mashed, then mixed with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg before being baked in the oven to sweet-and-savory perfection. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Butternut Squash Casserole recipe.

You can't talk about warm, oven-baked chicken dishes without mentioning chicken pot pie. This classic casserole requires you to make a creamy sauce from scratch, but you make up the time later by using a premade pie crust. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Chicken Pot Pie Casserole recipe.

If you're looking for a way to spice up pork, try this delicious casserole from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. With soy sauce, molasses, chili paste, and five-spice powder, this dish is loaded with flavor. — Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook
Click here for the Hot-Spiced Pork and Rice recipe.

Canned soup is a classic casserole shortcut. This chicken casserole adds curry powder and ground ginger to cream of chicken soup to give a subtle Indian flavor to the dish. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Lemon Curry Chicken Casserole recipe.

Whether you're planning brunch or are in search of a starchy side dish for dinner, this super easy casserole made with frozen shredded hash browns is a must-try. It calls for eight strips of cooked, crumbled bacon, but if you don't have any on hand, you can substitute cooked sausage or ham. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Potato Bacon Casserole recipe.

The celebrated cassoulet of France inspired this stick-to-your-ribs dish, which uses chicken breast instead of the traditional duck or goose. Our big batch of this recipe from the One Pot cookbook is great for a party. — Martha Stewart Living
Click here for the Sausage Chicken and White Bean Gratin recipe.

If you love sweet potato casserole but aren't a fan of the marshmallows, try this rum-spiked, fruit-sweetened version instead. It has apples, orange juice, and cinnamon for an authentic holiday flavor. — Kristie Collado
Click here for the Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole recipe.