How To Store Cooked Burgers In The Fridge | For Maximum Freshness!
Have some leftover burger patties from a BBQ? With proper storage, cooked burgers can stay fresh in the fridge for longer using these simple storing and reheating instructions!
Servings: 2 burgers
Equipment
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 4 Hamburgers
Instructions
- Let the burgers cool: The importance of letting the burgers cool is key. Adding a hot burger to the fridge will cause it to sweat and create more moisture. This extra moisture will make the burger less flavorful, and cause it to spoil quicker. It also will put the temperature of the food in the fridge in the danger zone for bacteria growth.
- Wrap each burger: Once the burgers have cooled, it's time to wrap them up! For best results, we recommend wrapping each burger in plastic wrap or placing them in a zip-top bag. This will help to keep the burgers fresh and prevent them from drying out.
- Label the bags: An often overlooked step, but an important one nonetheless. Be sure to label each bag with the date that the burgers were cooked. This will help you to keep track of how long they've been in the fridge and ensure that you don't eat any that are past their prime.
- Place on a plate or tray: Once the burgers are wrapped and labeled, it's time to store them in the fridge. Place the wrapped burgers in a single layer on a plate or tray. This will help to keep them from squishing each other and becoming misshapen.
- Reheating: When you're ready to eat, reheat the burgers in the microwave or on the stove until they're hot all the way through. Do not reheat more than once! Reheating multiple times can cause the burgers to dry out and become rubbery. You can also reheat them in the air fryer.