Keys To Saving: Hey- You Can’t Freeze Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing, Can You?

So Thanksgiving is behind us, and your refrigerator is still full. Now what? If you have read my Keys To Saving, you know I try to avoid throwing away food. We usually have leftover Thanksgiving turkey and fixings once, then freeze the turkey that is still left. But what about the stuffing?

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According to StillTasty, refrigerate cooked stuffing within 2 hours of cooking. To freeze, you should place the stuffing in small airtight containers, and use within a month for best quality. More from StillTasty:

For many people, the high point of Thanksgiving isn’t the big meal itself — it’s feasting on the leftovers the next day.

To make the most of your leftovers, you’ve first got to ensure that they’re being kept in a safe storage environment. Most Thanksgiving dishes will stay fresh and tasty for at least a few days in the refrigerator and a month or more in the freezer.

Some general tips:

•     Refrigerate turkey, stuffing, gravy and other cooked side dishes within 2 hours of serving.
•     Carve turkey meat off the bones before refrigerating. Place the meat and stuffing in separate containers.
•     Divide leftovers into smaller portions and refrigerate or freeze in covered shallow containers for quicker cooling.

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Just For Thanksgiving: Need Something To Do Before Dinner? Dave & Buster’s Is Open!

If you need something to keep your kids occupied, or maybe just yourself, Dave & Buster’s will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

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Check with your location for hours and specials for Thanksgiving Day.





Just For Thanksgiving: FREE Printable Placemats For Kids (Or Kids At Heart)

I posted this way back in May, and they are still available:

Amy at Positively Splendid has 4 FREE printable doodle mats here.

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Along with the one in the picture, choose from (or print them all), place setting, story of my day or tic tac toe.





Just FREE Downloads: Kitchen Companion: Your Safe Food Handbook- Perfect For Thanksgiving Prep

Download a FREE Handbook from the Dept. Of Agriculture on Food Safety here.

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This food safety handbook contains all the basic information you need to know about food safety – some old, some new – and all in one place.

Related post: Just FREE Downloads: Let’s Talk Turkey

 

 





Just FREE Downloads: Let’s Talk Turkey- Reminder

Download a FREE booklet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service.

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Tips on how to safely defrost and roast a turkey, as well as store and reheat leftovers. Optional cooking hints are also provided.

 





Just For Thanksgiving: Old Navy- $10 off $50 Purchase on Turkey Day (11/24)

Use this coupon to SAVE $10 / $50 in Old Navy on Thanksgiving Day.

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Read the coupon for details and restrictions. Coupon is valid in stores only, until 8 PM.

 





Just For Thanksgiving: FREE Coloring & Activity Pages To Keep The Kids Out Of The Kitchen

RadRoadTrips.com has tons of FREE pages you can print to keep the kids out of the kitchen on Thanksgiving.

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Look through the site for all of the FREE printables, including the FREE Winter Holiday Activity Book.