How long do leftovers last?

24 leftover items with fridge, pantry, and freezer durations. Click any item for spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.

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  Cooked Chicken Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 4 months
• 🥩
  Cooked Ground Beef Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
• 🐟
  Cooked Fish Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🍕
  Pizza Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2 months
• 🍝
  Cooked Pasta Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 2 months
• 🍲
  Soup / Stew Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🍚
  Cooked Rice Fridge 4–5 days · Freezer 6 months
• 🥚
  Hard-Boiled Eggs Fridge 1 week (in shell)
• 🫕
  Casserole / Bake Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🥦
  Cooked Vegetables Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 3 months
• 📦
  Takeout (general) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🍚
  Fried Rice Fridge 4–5 days · Freezer 6 months
• 🥘
  Stir-Fry Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🍛
  Curry (chicken, vegetable) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🌶️
  Chili Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 4–6 months
• 🥔
  Mashed Potatoes Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1 month
• 🥦
  Roasted Vegetables Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🥞
  Pancakes / Waffles Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🥧
  Quiche Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🧀
  Mac and Cheese Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
• 🍔
  Burgers (cooked patties) Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 3 months
• 🌮
  Tacos / Burritos (assembled) Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 3 months (unwrapped)
• 🍲
  Bone Broth / Stock (homemade) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 6 months
• 🥚
  Deviled Eggs Fridge 2 days