FreezeUp® Food Block Maker, 6 Cup

The silicone bands are a game changer—they pop right off once the food’s frozen solid, so I just grab the bag and stash it. I made a double batch of beef stew and it fit perfectly into all six cups with room to spare.

I’ve been freezing leftover chili in these bags for a month now, and the 6-cup size is perfect for a single dinner portion. The silicone bands hold the bag tight while it freezes, so the blocks come out square and stack neatly in my freezer.

The silicone bands pop off cleanly even after the bag’s been in the freezer for a week, and the 6-cup size is perfect for splitting a big batch of chili into single servings. Honestly, I wish I’d found this before I bought all those flimsy plastic containers.