From frozen to fabulous.
Turn frozen waffles into an epic breakfast sandwich:
"I toast two frozen waffles, fry some bacon and scramble or fry an egg. I butter the waffles then make a waffle bacon and egg sandwich. I like to drizzle some syrup over it to make it less dry." —jenniferrr
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Use fish sticks to make cheater's fish tacos:
"Cook the breaded fish sticks according to the instructions, pop them into tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, and any of your favorite taco toppings like mayo, guacamole, or ranch dressing."—SKipnees
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Turn frozen veggies into cauliflower au gratin:
"Defrost cauliflower and dip it in beaten eggs and bread crumbs. Then, add cheese and bake it in a greased baking dish for 30-35 minutes." —a45603f414
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Give frozen pizza a fancy facelift:
"With a few extra toppings and spices, it's easy to make frozen pizza actually pretty decent. I use whatever is in my fridge, whether it's arugula, pancetta, extra cheese, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, or even a fried egg. A little red pepper flakes, chili oil, or a drizzle of honey takes it to the next level." —Hannah Loewentheil, BuzzFeed staff
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Make casserole out of frozen tater tots and meatballs:
"Heat the oven to 450° F. Line a casserole dish with foil and place frozen tater tots on the bottom of the dish. Top them with frozen meatballs, shredded cheese, marinara sauce, and more cheese. Cook it for 35-45 minutes until everything is cooked through." —stephanie91
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Make a Monte Cristo sandwich out of frozen French toast:
"Defrost two pieces of French toast, spread a layer of mustard, and add sliced turkey and Swiss cheese. Grill it on a buttered skillet. It's as easy as making a cheese sandwich." —maggier43479c049
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Start with frozen chicken patties for mouthwatering chicken parmesan:
"I always have Tyson breaded chicken patties on hand. I bake them at 400°F for 20 minutes topped with pasta sauce, grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese. I pair it with some pasta on the side for a killer chicken parmesan dinner that's quick and easy. —a4b6d9f613
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Turn frozen ravioli into a quick lasagna bake:
"All you need is frozen ravioli, a jar of marinara sauce, and shredded cheese. Layer the sauce, ravioli, and cheese in a casserole dish. Bake it at 350°F for 30 minutes. It's so easy but it feels fancy for a weeknight dinner." —sandir2
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Use frozen potstickers to make out-of-this-world ramen:
"I always keep a bag of Asian dumplings in my freezer and I add a few to my instant ramen for a cheap and delicious meal. They cook just as quickly as the instant noodles. You can add frozen veggies as well." —jacystephanieb
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Thaw frozen chicken and waffles to make a killer party app:
"I just defrost chicken nuggets and mini waffles, skewer them together with a toothpick, and add a drizzle of maple syrup." —bop403b15a12
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Use frozen hash browns as the base of a breakfast skillet:
"I bake frozen tater tots and mash them with a fork. Then, I top them with sauteed onion and bell pepper, fried egg, shredded cheese, and hot sauce for an awesome breakfast skillet." —contagisblondnes
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