Frozen food keeps for a long time when stored properly, and freezing food can also save you a lot of money. Obviously, we know that some things always belong in the freezer, like ice cream, but there are other items that you can freeze that will save you a lot of money. That’s because you can stock up when there’s a great price, and you can prevent foods from expiring.
Let’s look at some foods that can save you money when you freeze them.
Milk
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A lot of milk goes down the drain when people can’t finish it before the expiration date. If you can tell you’re not going to beat the date, you can freeze milk and then thaw it later.
Cheese
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People throw away a lot of cheese, too, when they can’t finish it in time and it gets moldy. You can buy a large package of cheese, freeze it, and then remove small portions as needed.
Butter
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Butter lasts a long time, but it doesn’t last forever. It often goes on sale around major holidays, and when it does, you can buy a bunch of it and freeze it, taking full advantage of a good price and having plenty of butter on hand.
Eggs
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Freezing eggs still in their shells usually doesn’t turn out well. However, you can crack them open, seal them in an airtight container, and freeze them for later use if the expiration date is near.
Fresh Herbs
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These usually don’t last too long, and people also tend to buy more than they need. They may lose a little of their flavor when you freeze them, but it’s better than throwing them away and having to buy them again later.
Bread
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Even when tightly sealed, most breads start getting stale after a couple of days. Freezing them keeps them from getting stale or moldy. After thawing bread, you can often microwave it for 10 seconds or so to get it nice and soft again before eating it.
Bananas
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If they’re getting ready to go bad, peel your bananas and freeze them. This will render them mushy, but it won’t matter if you’re using them as ingredients in things like banana bread.
Berries
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Berries have a habit of spoiling pretty quickly. You can avoid having to throw out moldy or gross berries by freezing them. They’re great as icy, refreshing snacks, and they’re also perfect as ingredients in smoothies.
Baked Goods
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Cakes, pastries, rolls, and the like may present too much to eat before they get stale or moldy. Freezing them means not throwing away the money you spent on them and also having a nice treat waiting for you when you want it.
Cooked Pasta
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Did you make more spaghetti and meatballs than the family could eat? Is your schedule the next few days too crazy for you to be able to eat the leftovers? Break them up into individual portions and freeze them.
Meat
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Prices for fresh meat change all the time, but they never seem cheap, especially for beef. When you find a good sale price, buy a lot, seal it in freezer bags, and enjoy tasty meat at a good price for up to several months.
Fish
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Fish and other seafood also aren’t cheap, so when there’s a good price, you should take advantage of it. Seafood doesn’t do as well in the freezer as land-based meats do, but it will still keep well for several weeks and even a few months.
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