Free Printable Thanksgiving Leftover Labels, Food & Storage Tips

It happens every year: Thanksgiving is over, and you’re left with stacks of food containers ready to send home with family or friends. AKA too many leftovers! But how do you keep track of what’s what? Stop the container chaos and add these printable Thanksgiving Leftover Labels to your takeaway boxes or containers. Giving away the extra food is the perfect solution for you and your guests—nobody wants to cook after the holiday! Make this the final festive touch to your holiday dinner while making cleanup a breeze. Why not personalize their box with a festive label!

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A festive Thanksgiving dinner table showing the centerpiece roast turkey, surrounded by side dishes including stuffing, cranberry sauce, and two homemade dessert pies.

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How To Use and Why They Are Essential

Airtight food storage containers are essential for preventing cross-contamination, retaining flavor, and ensuring your leftovers cool safely. To guarantee rapid cooling, immediately divide large portions (like gravy or stuffing) into shallow containers (2 inches deep or less) before sealing the lid securely. Always label each container with the dish and the date of refrigeration to easily track the three-to-four-day safety limit. Find food safety tips for Thanksgiving leftovers below.

How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?

Leftover Food Safety Tips

For Thanksgiving and holiday foods.

Date the leftovers immediately.
It is very important to remember: The “2-Hour Rule” (food should be refrigerated within two hours of being cooked).
All perishable leftovers must be refrigerated within two hours of being served (or within one hour if the room temperature is above 90°F) to ensure they are safe for guests to take home.

Quick Expiration Guide (In the Fridge):

Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables: 3–4 days
Pumpkin Pie: 3–4 days
Apple Pie: 3–5 days
Cranberry Bread: 7–10 days (or 2–3 months in the freezer)
Resource Link: Need more detail? See the official Food Safety Guide for Thanksgiving.

Leftover Storage Tips: Containers and Freezing

Best type of Thanksgiving leftover containers:

Use airtight, microwave-safe containers (for home).
Microwave-safe (to-go) BPA free containers.
To-go boxes (microwavable) and Pie slice boxes like this.

Get Ready for the Easiest Cleanup Yet!

Using these tips, having the right containers and to-go boxes, plus the printable Thanksgiving leftover labels hand will make things easier. No endless surplus of foods that no one wants to eat day after day or toss!

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