Six frozen food recipes for holiday entertaining
Everything is expensive right now, but many of us still want to entertain during the holidays. Chef Charlotte Langley shows us how to take frozen foods and level them up to make dishes that impress even your pickiest guest.
Truffle Mac & Cheese Bites
Take your frozen mac and cheese and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Coat them in a little egg wash, toss in bread crumbs, bake on a cookie sheet until crispy, dress them with a little truffle oil to feel fancy, and dress them with chives.
Gourmet Poutine
These gourmet poutine bites are a Canadian classic with a twist. Grab any frozen fry or tots and load it up with some melty cheese you choose. Grab a can of gravy that you heat, and season to order with thyme, onion and garlic powder and load it on top. To make it a little more filling, pulled pork (also found in the freezer at the grocery store) is always a winning addition.
Cranberry Meatballs
These cranberry meatballs bring a sweet and savoury flavour profile to the table, making them a holiday favourite that is simple and quick! Loaded with a cranberry glaze, with a touch of orange zest and some rosemary, they are surprisingly delicious, and you will be delighted at how easy they are to make.
Christmas Tree Pizza
Frozen pizzas cut out in the shape of Christmas trees? Come on! You can put out a few extra toppings to get the kiddos involved for a few minutes, and bonus: the trim is a perfect over-the-sink snack at midnight.
Holiday Ham and Potato Casserole
This holiday ham and potato casserole is a hearty and cost-effective option for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank.
Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
You can grab frozen cinnamon rolls and form them into this decadent bread pudding for brunch, lunch or dessert. Bake until crispy on the top and glazed with love.
