Meals in Mason Jars

Love Mason Jars? How about using those jars for something besides storage and start making simple or elegant meals with them.

Love Mason Jars? How about using those jars for something besides storage and start making simple or elegant meals with them.

When I was younger, Mason Jars were only used to can whatever came out of the garden. My mom taught me how to preserve a few things and so, the tradition was passed on. And then……I realized you could use those marvelous jars for other things. Storage is the biggest way to use them.

So why not make meals in the jars? It’s been going on for so long now and is such an easy way to serve to a party too. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. But for me, serving small Mason Jar desserts sounds so special when you are having a small casual dinner party.

Here are a few recipes I found to share for all kinds of tastes.

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Salads in a Jar

Superfood Burrito
Chopped Taco Mason Jar Salad
Fruit Salad in a Jar
Asian Mandarin Chicken Mason Salad
Southern 7 Layer Salad in a Mason Jar
Cheeseburger Salad in a Jar
Layered Jar Salad Recipe
Chef Salad in a Jar

Love Mason Jars? How about using those jars for something besides storage and start making simple or elegant meals with them.
Desserts in a Jar

Smores Cake in a Jar
No-Bake Mason Jar Cheesecakes 
Blackberry Crisp in a Jar
Banana Cream Pie in a Jar
Banana Split Cake in a Mason Jar
Strawberry Cobbler in a Jar
Red Velvet Cake in a Jar
Chocolate Pecan Pie in Mason Jars

Love Mason Jars? How about using those jars for something besides storage and start making simple or elegant meals with them.
Dinner in a Jar

Lasagna in a Jar
Loaded Potato Jars
Corn Dogs in a Jar
Tacos in a Jar
Chicken Pot Pie in a Jar
Mac & Cheese in a Jar
Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole Meals in a Jar
Shepherds Pie in a Jar

Love Mason Jars? How about using those jars for something besides storage and start making simple or elegant meals with them.
Breakfast in a Jar

Overnight Oatmeal
Healthy Breakfast in a Jar
Mason Jar Hashbrown Egg Bake
Sausage, Spinach & Pepper Omelette
Blueberry French Toast in a Jar
Make Ahead Smoothies in a Jar
Monkey Bread in a Jar
Pancake in a Jar

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24 Comments

    1. I am such a huge fan of Monkey Bread and was so glad I came across that recipe. Plan on using it during the holidays.

  1. Mason Jar is rock on. I have a few for my lunch, dessert and juice. So many combinations of every type of food for different occasions.

  2. I have always wanted to try overnight oats in a mason jar. There are so many different combinations out there and they ALL sound so good! I am getting hungry just thinking about it, actually haha.

  3. I am awful at planning meals but if I was still working outside the home I think this would have been a great way to pack up lunches. They all sound so good too.

  4. These are great! I have gone to events before where they have served salads in a mason jar but I’ve never had a meal in a jar. I’ve served desserts in small mason jars and the presentation is a lot of fun.

  5. I’ll have to try my hand at some mason jar salads. I have a ton of mason jars around from when I attempted to do some canning so I might as well use them.

  6. Never heard of this concept before but I think it’s a fabulous one! Shepherd’s pie in a jar? Yes please! Thanks for sharing this, definitely trying this xx

  7. Everything I can think about with using mason jars, and more! This is so creative! It is obvious you’ve put some thought and time to doing this. Thanks for your creativity! Now, I’m ready to have some fun! 😀

  8. I love mason jars for creating great snacks or meals on the go. I usually pick a few glass and plastic ones and make salads and dressings.

  9. Okay, I’m officially hungry now. These all look incredible but that S’Mores cake in a jar is really pulling me in. I’ll have to try them Monday for our cookout.

  10. Oh my! I never knew that so many meals can be in a mason jar, this looks so good, I’d love to try it for my family and I. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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