Food Experts Share How Long Thanksgiving Leftovers Are Good For

Thanksgiving is almost here and if you're lucky enough to have friends or family who know how to cook that means you'll have lots of tasty leftovers to enjoy.

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But how long can you keep them before you run the risk of getting sick?

I've turned to the experts and this is what they recommend.

Food Experts Share How Long Thanksgiving Leftovers Are Good For

Cooked Turkey: 3-4 days in the fridge

Gravy: 1-2 days in the fridge

Green Bean Casserole: 4 days in the fridge

Cranberry Sauce: 2 weeks in the fridge

Mashed Potatoes/Yams: 5 days in the fridge

Pumpkin Pie: 4 days in the fridge

Apple Pie: 3 days in the fridge

Bread: 5 days in the fridge

Stuffing: 4 days in the fridge

Wine: 3-5 days in the fridge

Ways To Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers

There are several methods you can use to ensure that the food tastes just as good as it did on the day of the feast.

Microwave: The fastest way to reheat leftovers is in the microwave. It's suitable for reheating a single plate of leftovers

Oven: For items like stuffing, turkey, and sweet potato casserole, the oven is recommended. Reheat stuffing at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, turkey at 350°F for about 30 minutes, and sweet potato casserole at 300°F for about 15 minutes

Stock and Foil: When reheating turkey, place it in an oven-safe dish, add about 2 inches of chicken or turkey stock, cover with foil, and cook until it reaches 165 degrees

Slow Cooker: Use a slow cooker to reheat rolls, as it keeps them soft and warm for up to two hours

Moisture: To keep the moisture in the food, you can wet a paper towel and put it over the food while reheating, or use leftover gravy to keep it moist