MEATBALLS - HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?

How long are leftover meatballs good for? If you have leftovers staring at you from inside your refrigerator and you don’t know whether to toss or eat.. read on!

– Ground beef – Ritz crackers – Eggs – Milk – Ketchup – Onion – Parmesan cheese – Italian parsley – Worcestershire sauce – Garlic – Salt and pepper

NEED A GOOD MEATBALL RECIPE?

Cooked meatballs will last up to 4 days, just be sure to keep them in an airtight container in the fridge.

Prefer to freeze meatballs for later? Use a heavy duty ziploc freezer bag or airtight container and those meatballs will be good for 3-4 months.

How To Extend the Shelf life of your Meatballs: -Refrigerate them -Don't store them in the door of the fridge -Use glass containers -Avoid cross-contamination by using clean utensils.

3 tips to knowing if your meatballs have gone bad:  -Smell them - if you have a sour smell, it's time to toss them! -Appearance - too light? Too dark? If they are slimy or fuzzy, they have gone bad.  -Taste them - taste off or sour? Toss them.

Check out 3 ways to enjoy meatballs on the blog: -Baked Homemade Recipe -Instant Pot recipe -Crockpot meatballs