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Shoulder style jars with a narrower opening will need extra headspace. Choose wide-mouth jars and leave at least 1/2-inch of headspace. Canning jars are a good option as well, but to avoid breakage, make sure you leave headspace, so the food has plenty of room to expand. Glass: Freezer-safe glass containers are environmentally-friendly and many can go from the freezer to the fridge to the oven.When buying plastic containers, make sure they are BPA-free and freezer-safe. Plastic containers: Sealable plastic containers are lightweight and budget-friendly and they can smoothly go from the freezer to the microwave.Fried foods don't freeze well they lose their crisp texture, and any breading becomes mushy.Remove the eggs from their shells and beat them freeze the beaten eggs in ice cube trays, then put the cubes in a freezer bag. Eggs will expand and explode when frozen in the shell.Instead, remove the contents of the cans to freezer containers or bags. Never freeze foods in unopened cans: the cans can explode when the liquids inside expand.Cooked potatoes freeze well, but don't store them in the freezer raw they'll turn black.

Dishes with cooked pasta can be frozen, but the pasta should be slightly undercooked for the best results.If you must freeze cream cheese, use it to make a cheesecake and other baked goods.

Sour cream, yogurt, and mayonnaise will separate, and the freezer will alter the texture of cream cheese and other spreadable soft cheeses.

Fruits and vegetables with high moisture content, such as melons, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, and tender leafy greens, will be fine if you plan to use them in soups or casseroles.