# Meal prep recipes

Cook once, eat well all week. These recipes hold their texture in the fridge and reheat cleanly, and each one tells you exactly how long it keeps.

- [Cozy Baked Oatmeal](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/baked-oatmeal): 45 min, 290 kcal. Cozy baked oatmeal with bananas, blueberries and cinnamon that slices like a breakfast cake. Ready in 45 minutes and reheats well all week.
- [Easy Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/baked-ziti): 1 h 10 min, 640 kcal. Easy baked ziti with meaty tomato sauce, creamy ricotta and bubbly golden mozzarella. Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes and great for a crowd. Full recipe.
- [Ground Beef Burritos](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/beef-burritos): 35 min, 620 kcal. Ground beef burritos packed with seasoned beef, black beans, rice and cheese, ready in 35 minutes. Easy to make ahead and freeze for busy nights.
- [Classic Beef Chili](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/beef-chili): 1 h 15 min, 440 kcal. Easy beef chili with ground beef, kidney beans and toasted spices, simmered in one pot. Rich, hearty and ready in 1 hour 15 minutes, great for a crowd.
- [Easy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/breakfast-casserole): 1 h 5 min, 380 kcal. Easy sausage and egg breakfast casserole you can assemble the night before. A golden, cheesy bake that feeds 8 in about 1 hour 5 minutes.
- [Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/char-siu-pork): 1 h 10 min, 380 kcal. Char siu pork with a sticky, sweet and savory glaze and charred edges, made in the oven. About 70 minutes of cooking plus an overnight marinade.
- [Creamy Chia Pudding](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/chia-pudding): 5 min, 290 kcal. Creamy chia pudding with just 5 minutes of prep and a simple 1 to 4 ratio. A make-ahead breakfast that keeps for 5 days and works with any milk.
- [Chicken and Sausage Gumbo](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/chicken-and-sausage-gumbo): 2 h 25 min, 470 kcal. Chicken and sausage gumbo with a dark roux, the holy trinity and smoky andouille. A hearty Louisiana classic made step by step in about 2 hours 25 min.
- [Easy Chicken Enchiladas](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/chicken-enchiladas): 55 min, 580 kcal. Easy chicken enchiladas with homemade red sauce and melty cheese. Use rotisserie chicken to get dinner on the table in 55 minutes, no canned sauce needed.
- [Classic Chicken Pot Pie](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie): 1 h 20 min, 620 kcal. Classic chicken pot pie with a creamy filling and golden flaky crust. Ready in 80 minutes, with a thick, sliceable filling and no soggy bottom.
- [Classic Beef Stew](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/classic-beef-stew): 2 h 55 min, 430 kcal. Classic beef stew with fork-tender chuck, carrots and potatoes in a rich, glossy gravy. A cozy, beginner-friendly Dutch oven dinner ready in about 3 hours.
- [Classic Meat Lasagna](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/classic-lasagna): 2 h, 620 kcal. Classic lasagna with a thick meat sauce, creamy ricotta and golden mozzarella that cuts into clean slices. Takes 2 hours and feeds 10. Full steps and tips.
- [Classic Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/classic-meatloaf): 1 h 20 min, 430 kcal. Classic meatloaf that stays juicy and slices cleanly, with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze. About 80 minutes, mostly hands off, and great as leftovers.
- [Meal Prep Egg Muffins](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/egg-muffins): 35 min, 150 kcal. Meal prep egg muffins loaded with veggies, cheese and bacon. Make 12 in 35 minutes and reheat in 30 seconds for a high-protein breakfast all week.
- [Crunchy Homemade Granola](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/homemade-granola): 40 min, 240 kcal. Crunchy homemade granola with big golden clusters, maple and cinnamon. Ready in 40 minutes with simple pantry ingredients and a no-stir cooling trick.
- [Homemade Marinara Sauce](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/homemade-marinara-sauce): 40 min, 110 kcal. Homemade marinara sauce with canned tomatoes, garlic and basil that tastes bright and fresh. Ready in 40 minutes, simple and freezer friendly.
- [Homemade Pizza Dough](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/homemade-pizza-dough): 35 min, 260 kcal. Homemade pizza dough with a chewy bite and crisp crust, made with bread flour and a short knead. Makes two 12-inch pizzas in 35 minutes plus rising.
- [Honey Glazed Ham](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/honey-glazed-ham): 2 h 25 min, 330 kcal. Honey glazed ham with a sticky brown sugar and mustard glaze and moist, juicy slices. About 2 hours 25 minutes and perfect for holidays and Sunday dinners.
- [Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/jambalaya): 1 h 5 min, 600 kcal. One-pot jambalaya with chicken, andouille, shrimp and Cajun spices, ready in 1 hour 5 minutes. Fluffy rice and bold flavor in a single pot. Get the recipe.
- [Jamaican Jerk Chicken](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/jerk-chicken): 1 h 5 min, 450 kcal. Jamaican jerk chicken with a bold marinade of scotch bonnet, allspice and thyme. Roast it in the oven or grill it, ready in 65 minutes plus marinating.
- [Juicy Baked Chicken Breast](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/juicy-baked-chicken-breast): 35 min, 290 kcal. Juicy baked chicken breast that never turns dry: pound to even thickness, bake hot, rest. Ready in 35 minutes with exact temperatures and a simple rub.
- [Lemon Herb Roast Chicken](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/lemon-herb-roast-chicken): 1 h 30 min, 460 kcal. Lemon herb roast chicken with crisp golden skin and juicy meat. Dry brine, herb butter and a hot oven give a 90 minute Sunday dinner with exact times.
- [Easy Minestrone Soup](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/minestrone-soup): 55 min, 290 kcal. Easy minestrone soup full of vegetables, beans and small pasta in a rich tomato broth. A hearty, meal-prep friendly Italian soup ready in about 55 minutes.
- [Oven Pulled Pork](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/oven-pulled-pork): 5 h 15 min, 390 kcal. Oven pulled pork that is fork-tender and juicy with a smoky spice rub, made with no smoker. About 5 hours, mostly hands off, and feeds a crowd.
- [Easy Overnight Oats](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/overnight-oats): 5 min, 350 kcal. Easy creamy overnight oats with Greek yogurt and chia that need just 5 minutes of prep. No cooking, make ahead, and good for 4 days in the fridge.
- [Easy Italian Pasta Salad](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/pasta-salad): 32 min, 310 kcal. Easy Italian pasta salad with rotini, salami, mozzarella and crunchy vegetables in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. Ready in 32 minutes, great for make-ahead.
- [Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs): 14 min, 155 kcal. Perfect hard boiled eggs with set, creamy yolks and shells that peel clean. Ready in 15 minutes with exact times for soft, jammy and hard.
- [Crispy Pork Carnitas](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/pork-carnitas): 3 h 30 min, 360 kcal. Pork carnitas that are tender inside and crisp at the edges, made in the oven with citrus and spices. About 3 hours, mostly hands off, and feeds a crowd.
- [Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/sheet-pan-chicken-and-vegetables): 55 min, 520 kcal. Sheet pan chicken and vegetables with crispy thighs, golden potatoes and roasted broccoli, all on one pan in 55 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- [Classic Shepherd's Pie (Lamb)](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/shepherds-pie): 1 h 25 min, 470 kcal. Classic shepherd's pie with savory ground lamb, vegetables and a fluffy mashed potato crust. Takes about 85 minutes and feeds a family of six.
- [Slow Cooker Pot Roast](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/slow-cooker-pot-roast): 8 h 20 min, 490 kcal. Slow cooker pot roast with fall-apart tender chuck, carrots, potatoes and a rich homemade gravy. Easy to prep, and 8 hours on low does the work.
- [Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/slow-cooker-salsa-chicken): 4 h 10 min, 260 kcal. Slow cooker salsa chicken with black beans and corn: just dump, cook and shred. Juicy, zesty and ready in 4 to 5 hours with about 10 minutes of prep.
- [Spaghetti and Meatballs](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/spaghetti-and-meatballs): 1 h 10 min, 720 kcal. Spaghetti and meatballs with tender, juicy baked meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes and made for sharing. Full recipe.
- [Classic Spaghetti Bolognese](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/spaghetti-bolognese): 2 h, 610 kcal. Classic spaghetti bolognese with a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce. Takes 2 hours, mostly hands off, and makes great leftovers. See the full recipe.
- [Split Pea Soup with Ham](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/split-pea-soup): 1 h 45 min, 340 kcal. Thick, hearty split pea soup with a smoky ham hock, carrots and celery. No soaking needed, and ready in about 1 hour 45 minutes, mostly hands-off.
- [Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/stuffed-bell-peppers): 1 h 15 min, 480 kcal. Stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice and tomatoes, then topped with melted cheese. Takes about 75 minutes and keeps well for meal prep.
- [Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/stuffed-sweet-potatoes): 1 h 10 min, 430 kcal. Black bean stuffed sweet potatoes with cumin, corn, melted cheese and avocado. An easy vegetarian dinner ready in about 1 hour 10 minutes.
- [Oven Tandoori Chicken](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/tandoori-chicken): 1 h, 380 kcal. Oven tandoori chicken with yogurt-marinated bone-in thighs and a smoky, charred finish. Ready in 60 minutes plus marinating, no tandoor oven needed.
- [Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/vegan-buddha-bowl): 50 min, 620 kcal. Vegan buddha bowl with roasted sweet potato, crispy chickpeas, quinoa and a lemon tahini dressing. Colorful, filling and ready in about 50 minutes.
- [Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili](https://cookingscientist.com/recipes/vegetarian-three-bean-chili): 55 min, 320 kcal. Vegetarian three-bean chili with black, kidney and pinto beans in a smoky tomato base. Hearty, budget friendly and ready in about 55 minutes in one pot.
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