Images of Funny Turkey Left Overs
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Satisfy your holiday food cravings year-round by properly refrigerating and freezing your Turkey Day favorites. Here's how long Thanksgiving leftovers are good for.
It's that time of year again: wandering through pumpkin patches, bundling up in scarves and whipping out trusted Thanksgiving recipes, like pecan pie. There's nothing like cooking up a full Thanksgiving feast for your family—and having plenty of leftovers for weeks to come. How long are Thanksgiving leftovers good more? Long enough, if you follow this advice:
–Leftover Type– | – Stored in Fridge– | –Stored in Freezer– |
| Cooked Turkey | 3-4 days | 2-3 months |
| Raw Turkey | 1-2 days | 1 year |
| Gravy | 1-2 days | 2-3 months |
| Green Bean Casserole | 4 days | N/A |
| Cranberry Sauce | 2 weeks | 2 months |
| Mashed Potatoes/Yams | 5 days | 1 year |
| Pumpkin Pie | 4 days | 2 months |
| Apple Pie | 3 days | 2 months |
| Bread | 5 days | 3 months |
| Stuffing | 4 days | 1 month |
| Wine | 3-5 days | 2 months |
Turkey Leftovers
A leftover Thanksgiving turkey lasts for three to four days in the fridge and two to three months in the freezer. Just make sure you carve your turkey off the bone first. We like adding a splash of gravy to the meat to help retain moisture.
Grabbed an extra turkey that you didn't use? You can store raw thawed turkey in the fridge for one to two days and in the freezer for up to a year. But if your turkey (cooked or raw) has a slimy film or a strong odor, pitch it. It's better safe than sorry!
Gravy Leftovers
Gravy doesn't have a very long refrigerator shelf life: just one to two days, although it keeps two to three months in the freezer. We recommend storing it in either an airtight container or in an ice cube tray. To achieve a flavor that evokes fresh Thanksgiving Day memories, bring the gravy to a boil on the stove before serving. This only refers to homemade gravy—like this foolproof gravy recipe.
Green Bean Casserole Leftovers
Creamy green bean casseroles will last about four days in the fridge. Since most recipes contain dairy, crunchy fried onions and green beans that have been cooked multiple times, we don't recommend freezing this casserole (but here are a few casseroles you can freeze!).
Cranberry Sauce Leftovers
Stored in a plastic or glass container, your cranberry sauce will last for up to two weeks in the fridge. We recommend storing it in an airtight container or a glass jar. Or you can store it in the freezer to last up to two months. While this certainly applies to the store-bought variety, there's nothing quite as good as our favorite cranberry sauce.
Mashed Potato and Yam Leftovers
Whichever you prefer, you'll be able to keep mashed potatoes or yams in the fridge for up to five days or up to a year in the freezer. However, this doesn't apply to ones that you bake—they won't fare as well in the freezer. Before storing, place in a clean container separate from the one you served at dinner.
Pumpkin Pie Leftovers
Just because Thanksgiving is over doesn't mean pumpkin pie season is. If you can resist eating the whole pie after dinner, leave it in the fridge for up to four days, or you can freeze it for up to two months (be sure to follow these pie freezing tips while you're at it). Be aware that the texture might change after freezing, but the flavor should stay the same. Of course, we're fairly certain that with one of these pumpkin pie recipes, you won't have leftovers.
Apple Pie Leftovers
Pies aren't created equally, especially when it comes to how you treat leftovers. Apple pie will only last up to three days in the fridge and two months in the freezer. To make sure it retains its sweetness and crispness, wrap it tightly with either plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or secure it in a plastic bag.
Bread Leftovers
Though bread can last up to five days in the fridge, storing it there is not recommended and can leave it stale. If you're not going to eat it immediately, you can keep it in the freezer for up to three months. Like freezing any leftovers, don't forget to add the date on your bread before freezing. Be sure to follow our other bread freezing tips, too.
Stuffing Leftovers
The USDA does not recommend refrigerating turkey with stuffing inside, as it wouldn't reach a safe temperature when reheated. After it's removed from the turkey, however, your stuffing can have another life in sandwiches or just as a snack. It will last for up to four days in the fridge and a month in the freezer. Check out our leftover stuffing recipes for inspiration.
Wine Leftovers
Have a few too many open bottles lying around? If you're anything like us, you know wine should never go to waste. Both white and red can last three to five days in the fridge, but you can freeze it for up to two months. Thawed wine is safe to drink, but the flavor might change; we recommend cooking these recipes that use wine up. If your leftover wine is giving off a vinegar-like smell, pour it out.
How to Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers
Leftovers should be cooled down as quickly as possible and reheated only once. While the food will still be safe to eat, the more you put it through reheating, the more taste and texture it will lose. Our trick? Divide each item into individual servings before storing. From reheating the big bird to the stuffing, here's how to reheat Thanksgiving leftovers.
Our Best Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Anytime Turkey Chili
I created this dish to grab the voters' attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin, brown sugar and cooked turkey, it's like an entire Thanksgiving dinner in one bowl. –Brad Bailey of Cary, North Carolina
Cranburgers with Sweet Potato Fries
Do you have leftover cranberry sauce? Put it to good use with these hearty, yummy turkey burgers, and finish it up with some sweet potato fries. Voila! Dinner is done. - Nancy Bourget, Fort Hood, Texas
Sweet Potato Mini Loaves
Here's a wonderful present for drop-in visitors, the kids' teachers or neighbors. One batch makes six adorable mini loaves-and you might add some butter or cream cheese for an extra-special present.
Turkey Enchiladas Verdes
Planning a fiesta night? These authentic-tasting enchiladas in spicy green sauce will please the whole family and you'll be thankful for turkey leftovers. —Karyn Power, Arlington, Texas
Crispy Mashed Potato & Stuffing Patties
Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family looks forward to this breakfast treat every year. —Kellie Ferea, Casa Grande, Arizona
Check out our other leftover stuffing recipes.
Cranberry Salsa Turkey Wraps
Once your family tastes these mouthwatering roll-ups, they'll never look at leftover turkey the same way! The cranberry salsa combines both sweet and spicy flavors.—Elke Rose, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Turkey Biscuit Skillet
My mother always made this while we were growing up. Now I make it for my own husband and kids. I use the small-size biscuits because they brown up so nicely on top. I also add mushrooms to this recipe sometimes because my family loves 'em. —Keri Boffeli, Monticello, Iowa
BLT Turkey Salad
This variation of a BLT salad goes great with a side of garlic bread or garlic toast, and will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. —Sherry Conley, Noel Hants County, Nova Scotia
Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts, a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe using sweet potatoes and cranberries to come up with this variation. I like to serve them for dessert. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
Southwestern Turkey Bake
I make this turkey bake as a way to get my husband and nieces to eat their vegetables. It's also perfect if you're wondering what to do with leftover turkey. This creamy entree will fill you up fast. —Crystal Kolady, Henrietta, New York
Turkey Lattice Pie
With its pretty lattice crust, this cheesy baked dish looks as good as it tastes. It's easy to make, too, since it uses ready-to-go crescent roll dough. —Lorraine Naig, Emmetsburg, Iowa
Spicy Turkey Quesadillas
A bit of spice livens up cranberries and turkey while fat-free cream cheese rounds out the bold flavors in this easy dish. You'll love this recipe from our Test Kitchen!
Weeknight Turkey Tortilla Soup
This is now my family's most requested soup—so much so that they will make sure I have leftover turkey. You can spice up this soup and make it more hearty by adding smoked sausage or andouille and some Cajun seasoning to taste. —Gail Lucas, Olive Branch, Mississippi
Cran-Apple Turkey Skillet
You need only one skillet to pull off this delicious meal. Talk about simple! —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Shells
Gorgonzola cheese and sweet potatoes add a fun and flavorful twist to classic stuffed shells. Delicious with a sprinkle of Parmesan, the pasta can be topped with leftover gravy, too. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Turkey & Stuffing Eggs Benedict
This is a fun way to enjoy holiday leftovers as if presenting them for the first time. Serve for brunch, with champagne and cranberry juice. —Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona
Acorn Squash with Leftover Stuffing
Our Test Kitchen offer up this unique way to present leftover stuffing. Serve this squash as a hearty side dish or as a meatless entree.
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