Hello Jim,

Indeed, it's a very good idea to freeze those leftovers to enjoy later!  It saves time, money, and ensures you’ll always have a good meal ready and on hand.  Here are some guidelines for freezing prepared recipes that I hope will help you.

In general, to prevent freezer burn it’s best to use wrapping paper designed for freezing (or aluminum foil if you can’t get your hands on that), then enclose the wrapped portion in heavier “freezer” bags, as regular plastic wrap alone isn’t adequate to prevent freezer burn.

Meatloaf: Since you live alone, you may find it most convenient to slice the baked meatloaf into individual serving sizes before freezing.   Reheat in the microwave.  Use frozen leftover meatloaf within three months.  Leftover meatloaf is a natural for sandwiches, as a filling for casseroles, or as a topping for pasta, rice or noodles when mixed with your favorite tomato sauce.  I hope you’ve tried Grandpa’s Favorite Meatloaf!  

Casseroles, such as enchiladas and lasagna: Wrap individual servings of leftovers tightly in foil to avoid air pockets and use within four to six months.  Reheat in a toaster or regular oven at 400 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes, or until heated through.  Find other great casseroles and meals to freeze linked in this previous question: Dinners to Freeze

Don’t forget to label and date everything you put in your freezer, too!