How Do You Freeze Mexican Chicken Casserole?
Many kinds of casseroles can be frozen for later use, though it’s important to note that some ingredients freeze better than others. According to the experts at ochef.com, while safe for freezing, rice, pasta, mayonnaise and some sauces may not cook up as perfectly as when freshly made. However, with a little bit of care a Mexican chicken casserole, as well several other kinds of casseroles, can taste just as delicious after being frozen as they were when you originally prepared them. Choose a glass or plastic freezing container that will protect your food from moisture and evaporation. Label the container lid with the name of the dish, the date it was prepared and reheating instructions. This will be helpful in case someone else besides the chef needs to heat the casserole. Blanch vegetables before mixing them into the casserole. If your Mexican chicken casserole includes vegetables, blanch them by immersing them into boiling water for no more than three minutes and then plunging the