Leftovers & Prepared Shelf Life & Storage Times
Cooked leftovers and prepared dishes.
49 foods Per-food evidence status Fridge, freezer & pantry
Choose the exact cooked dish and check its refrigeration, cooling and reheating guidance. Time spent outside cold storage matters separately from a fridge interval; see the linked food-safety guides for handling conditions.
Storage references for cooked dishes:
| Food | Typical storage |
|---|---|
| White rice (cooked) | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months |
| Pasta (cooked) | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months |
| Leftover pizza | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months |
| Leftover soup | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months |
| Leftover rice | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months |
| Cooked beans | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months |
| Quinoa (cooked) | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months |
| Oatmeal (cooked) | Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months |
Common questions
- How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last?
- Use the separate rows for each cooked dish, including gravy, rather than one deadline for the whole meal. Check the handling conditions and exact evidence on each food page. Freezer quality ranges are not discard deadlines.
All leftovers & prepared storage times
- White rice (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Pasta (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Leftover pizza Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Leftover soup Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Leftover rice Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Cooked beans Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Quinoa (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Oatmeal (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Roasted vegetables Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Fried rice Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Chili (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Mac and cheese (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Lasagna (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Mashed potatoes (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Gravy (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Stuffing (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Deviled eggs Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Tofu (opened) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 4–6 months
- Tempeh Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 6–9 months
- Beef stew (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Pot roast (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–6 months
- Meatloaf (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–6 months
- Baked ziti (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Egg salad Fridge 3–4 days
- Tuna salad Fridge 3–4 days
- Coleslaw Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Potato salad Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Spring rolls (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Dumplings (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Chicken nuggets (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–3 months
- Fish sticks (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Frozen pizza (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Cottage pie (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Shepherd's pie (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Curry (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Stir fry (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Tacos (cooked filling) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Burrito (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Quesadilla (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Hummus (homemade) Fridge 4–5 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Eggplant (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Zucchini (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Squash (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Beets (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Corn (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Green beans (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Broccoli (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Cauliflower (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Gravy (from mix, prepared) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
