I came across a post from the Krazy Coupon Lady called the ultimate how-to freeze guide. I think she seems like a pretty good guide for this since she of course is the queen of stocking up on things when they are on sale. Her philosophy is don’t pass up on a good deal on something because you think your family won’t be able to use it up before it goes bad. You can freeze most things!

Here are a few ideas for the right way to freeze some foods you might not have thought you could freeze!

Take eggs, for example.

How to Freeze Eggs

This may seem weird to you, but you can totally freeze fresh eggs. Normally raw eggs last about three weeks in the refrigerator, but when you freeze them after adding sugar or salt (depending on what you plan to use them for) and corn syrup, they can last up to a year.

How To Freeze Bacon

Bacon is just one of the best possible things to have on hand in your freezer to throw together a quick weeknight meal or add some oomph to your weekend big breakfast. Rarely do I ever need to use the whole package though.

Another great thing about frozen bacon is it freezes beautifully and is really easy to chop up when it is frozen.

The best way to freeze bacon is to roll them into little “snails” on a baking and freeze them until they are solid. Then put those in to a Ziploc bag and you’ve got yourself a nice little bag o’ bacon ready to go whenever you need a piece or two….or ten!

How to Freeze Soup

Freezing soup in smaller amounts makes it easier to grab individual portions, plus, it reheats much more evenly! Ladle your soup into muffin tins and pop in the freezer until solid. Then, remove the muffin tins from the freezer and place in a sink filled with an inch of hot water. Slide a knife around the outside of each of the soup muffins to coax them out, and place the mini-soup muffins in labeled freezer bags. Use within a month.

How to Freeze Rice

Keeping individual portions of rice in your freezer works well for lunches and when you don’t have time to cook a fresh pot. Remove rice from the burner about 5 minutes before it’s fully cooked, and allow to cool for 30 minutes uncovered. Separate rice into one-cup batches and store in individual freezer bags for up to four months. When you’re ready, just microwave the rice for three minutes (it’ll finish cooking) and enjoy!

How to Freeze Lemon Zest

Next time you buy lemons, you should totally grab a grater and zest the lemon before you throw them away. When you freeze lemon zest, it’s good for up to a year.

How to Freeze Bread

Wrap homemade or store-bought bread tightly in foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper. Wrap it again in another layer of foil or plastic wrap to seal in the freshness and protect the bread from freezer burn. Finally, seal the ends with masking tape and write the date on the outside of the package with a permanent marker. Store for up to six months in the freezer and thaw for about three hours when you’re ready to eat it.

How to Freeze Cream Cheese

To freeze cream cheese, keep it in its original container or packaging and wrap the container in plastic wrap or freezer paper before placing it in a freezer bag. When you’re ready to use it, put thawed cream cheese in a mixer or stir it vigorously with a whisk to help reduce graininess and clumps. It should be good in the freezer for 5 months.