Make Ahead Freezer Sandwiches Deli Meat Cheese Recipes

MAKE AHEAD FREEZER SANDWICHES | DELI MEAT & CHEESE

Steps:

• Arrange slices of bread on work surface (as many slices as your desired number of freezer sandwiches).
• Layer on sandwich fillings assembly-line style!
• Start with your spreads-I used pesto on some of my sandwiches and mustard for the others, but you could also use hummus or another freezer-friendly sandwich spread.
• Next, add a few slices of deli meat of choice on top, followed by sliced tomato*, sliced cheese, and top bread slice. (*Omit tomato if you DO NOT plan to grill/panini press your sandwiches before freezing!)
• To grill/press sandwiches before freezing, preheat panini press. Add assembled sandwiches and grill as desired. Allow grilled sandwiches to cool before packaging and storing.
• If you DO NOT want to grill your freezer sandwiches before freezing, package and store as-is. (You can always grill them later!)
• Store in packaging of choice. Option #1: Store each sandwich individually in its own freezer-safe zip-top bag, reusable silicone bags, airtight storage container, or reusable beeswax wraps.
• Option #2: Wrap individual sandwiches with plastic/foil before storing together in a large freezer-safe bag, original bread loaf bag, or airtight storage container.
• Refrigerate for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
• When ready to eat, thaw out freezer sandwich overnight in the fridge. Reheat in the toaster oven, toast on the stove top, grill on a panini press, or enjoy cold!
• Ingredients provided per 1 deli freezer sandwich.

MAKE-AHEAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, pickles, salt, pepper, garlic powder and pepper sauce; heat through. Stir in cheese. , Place about 1/3 cupful on six buns; serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate remaining meat mixture until cool. , Fill the remaining buns; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil and seal tightly. Freeze for up to 3 months. , To use frozen sandwiches: Bake in foil at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

FREEZE-AHEAD HAM & CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cover 8 bread slices with ham; spread with mayo. Top with 2% Milk Singles and remaining bread slices.
• Wrap individually in plastic wrap; place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Freeze up to 2 weeks.