{"id":3992,"date":"2019-06-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toh.test.rda.net\/how-long-do-leftovers-last\/"},"modified":"2023-01-12T05:45:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T11:45:32","slug":"how-long-will-leftovers-keep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-long-will-leftovers-keep\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Leftovers Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"Where would life be without leftovers? Whether you've ordered too much take-out, or the gang couldn't polish off that hearty 13x9 casserole<\/a>, some foods just warrant a surplus. Which is great because leftovers can make the best<\/em> next-day meals, and they're handy for meal planners everywhere. But sometimes that several-days-old dish can look a little questionable after sitting in the back of the fridge. The question arises: How long do leftovers actually last<\/a>? Food editor and resident leftover expert Peggy Woodward shares her best practices:\r\n\r\nIf you're looking for creative ways to use up leftovers, try these tasty ideas.\u00a0<\/a>\r\n

Refrigerator Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

The following foods will keep only 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n