What’s not to love about the idea of a well balanced meal that’s shelf stable and can be whipped up as a quick dinner or even during a power outage? If you’re here….welcome. I feel like most of us know what meals in a jar are and the reasoning behind having these magnificent jars lined up in our pantry for whenever we need. But if you don’t, let me share just a few quick reasons why I LOVE having shelf stable meals in a jar ready to go on my shelves.
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Freeze Dried Ingredients
Many of you have seen I have a Harvest Right Freeze dryer and have partnered with Thrive Life freeze dried foods. I can’t even scratch the surface of all the benefits of freeze dried foods because the possibilities are seriously endless. Making meal in a jar recipes have become a new obsession. If you’ve been considering purchasing a freeze dryer now is a wonderful time to use Harvest Right’s layaway program and lock in the sale price.
If a freeze dryer is completely out of your budget you have some options! This is why I’ve partnered with Thrive Life Freeze Dried Foods. If you use my link you can save 15% off your delivery order of freeze dried pantry staples!
Where I Get My Ingredients
The bulk of my freeze dried ingredients come from Thrive Life foods.
If you are on EBT you can also order freeze dried foods from Amazon using your EBT. I’ve made a bulk list of the items used in my shelf stable recipes for you to check out here.
Storage
The best and easiest way to store this base is to place it into a glass jar and vacuum seal the lid so there is no air. This allows the base to stay shelf stable for years. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer just store.
SHELF STABLE CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE IS HERE
Red Lobster Cheddar Chicken Casserole Meal In A Jar
Equipment
- 2 Quart Jars
- 1 9X13 Glass Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 box red lobster cheddar biscuit mix
- 1/4 cup freeze dried cheddar cheese powder
- 1 cup shelf stable cream of chicken soup powder
- 1/4 cup Thrive Life freeze dried kale or spinach
- 2 tbsp freeze dried onion
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup Thrive Life freeze dried chicken cubes
- 2 cup Freeze Dried Mixed Veggies
Instructions
- Divide ingredients in equal parts between two quart sized mason jars in the order ingredients are listed. Add oxygen absorber to each jar and store in a cool dry place until ready to use.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Dump both jars of premixed ingredients into a 9X13 glass baking dish.
- Add 2 1/2 cups HOT water and mix. This will be a "rough" mix. Cover with foil and let sit for 5 min.
- Add an additional 2 1/2-3 cups HOT water and mix until a creamy consistency with no lumps or dry spots.
- Bake uncovered for 35-45 min until top is golden brown.
Notes
Want More Ideas?
Check out this post that has all of my meal in jar recipes in one location.