Best Freezer-Safe Glass Food Storage Containers, From $5

One of the easiest ways to save money on groceries and make weeknight dinner a painless endeavor is by making your own freezer meals. A big batch of stew or leftover casserole placed in freezer-safe glass containers can be ready to eat in minutes once defrosted in the microwave or oven. 

Glass containers offer several advantages over plastic. They won’t warp or absorb odors or stains. Plus, the glass is strong enough to be placed in the freezer, and you can write directly on the container with a permanent or dry-erase marker. (Use rubbing alcohol to remove the ink.) We searched our favorite stores for some of the best freezer-safe glass containers for adding to your food storage collection.

The Best Freezer-Safe Glass Containers 

• Editor-Favorite: Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers, $35 (was $43) at amazon.com
• Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Set, $24 (was $32) at containerstore.com
• Save $65: Glasslock 10-Piece Glass Food Storage Container Set, $34 (was $99) at target.com
• Sur La Table 10-Piece Glass Storage Container Set, $50 (was $70) at surlatable.com
• Ikea 365+ 20-Ounce Glass Food Container, $5 at ikea.com

JoyJolt 24-Piece Borosilicate Glass Storage Containers

Picking up a comprehensive set of airtight freezer containers, like this 24-piece set from JoyJolt, is a terrific way to switch your food storage collection from plastic to glass. The set includes small 11-, 12-, and 13.5-ounce containers for saving a serving of soup or tomato sauce, but you can also pack away a whole batch since the capacities go up to 35 ounces. All of the plastic lids have removable silicone seals to make the containers airtight, whether they’re in the freezer or the fridge.

Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers

Rubbermaid Brilliance are some of our favorite glass food storage containers, thanks to the line’s latching lids, airtight seal, and ideal capacities. The set of 3.2-cup containers will come in handy if you’re looking to meal-prep your own single-serving frozen dinners or simply want to experiment with switching your containers over. The glass bases are safe in ovens up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, while the lids, which are interchangeable with Rubbermaid Brilliance plastic containers, can only be used in the microwave, fridge, and freezer.

Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Set

Pyrex is a tried-and-true choice for freezer-safe glass containers. A set of 3-cup rectangular containers is perfect for saving leftover casserole or freezing a small lasagna for a food train. The colorful plastic lids provide a snug fit for keeping food fresh, and provide security when stacking in the fridge.

Figmint 4-Cup Round Glass Food Storage Container

Avoid having to decipher what’s in those mystery bags in the back of the freezer by using transparent glass bowls to store soups and sauces instead. The 4-cup container from Figmint holds enough for two to three servings, while the snap-on plastic lid creates a tight seal to keep food safe. Both parts are dishwasher-safe, but only the glass bowl is safe in the microwave.

Glasslock 10-Piece Glass Food Storage Container Set

With five containers on hand, you can easily freeze a few servings of leftovers and still store some in the fridge. Glasslock’s 10-piece set is just the ticket: Store multiple servings in the 3.8- or 4-cup containers and put tomorrow’s lunch in one of the smaller containers. All the food stays safely contained, thanks to a removable silicone ring on the lids, and the set is easy to nest when not in use.

Pyrex 7-Cup Round Glass Food Storage Container

 You can add hot food straight from the pot to this 7-cup Pyrex round glass container without fear of it warping or melting. (Be sure to let it cool before placing it in the freezer, however.) The plastic lid fits securely, keeping food fresh. These containers, which also come in 2-cup and 4-cup sizes, are safe in the microwave or dishwasher, but they shouldn’t be used to warm food in an oven. 

Hold Everything 14-Piece Glass Food Storage Container Set

Williams Sonoma’s Hold Everything food storage is worth the investment. Flat glass lids mean no wasted space in the freezer or in your storage cabinet, and they create a secure, airtight seal with the help of a silicone gasket underneath. You can label your leftovers directly on the glass lids, but they aren’t safe for heating in a microwave or oven. The glass bases, though, are oven-safe to 570 degrees Fahrenheit.

Freshmage 16-Ounce Glass Meal Prep Containers

Some people like to use old 16-ounce Talenti containers for storing frozen leftovers, but the plastic can warp or degrade from regular kitchen wear and tear. Swap them out with these versatile tall glass containers that come with colorful latching lids. The lid’s silicone seal is removable for cleaning, and its tempered glass base can handle temperatures of up to 752 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sur La Table 10-Piece Glass Storage Container Set

Food storage containers don’t always include measurement markings, but this glass set from Sur La Table features markings in 4-ounce increments to help you know how much food you’re freezing. The latching lids have silicone gaskets for an airtight seal and are safe for labelling with a dry-erase marker.

Ikea 365+ 20-Ounce Glass Food Container

Besides the blonde wood furniture and Billy bookcases, Ikea is known for having great solutions for your food storage and kitchen organization needs. These Ikea 365+ glass food storage containers are bestsellers for good reason: They’re inexpensive, have big capacities, and come with airtight, leakproof lids. The glass containers are also freezer-safe and oven-safe.