The Best Freezer Containers for Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

What are you going to do with all those leftovers? The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that leftovers be eaten within three to four days, so you have the weekend to finish off the turkey and pie. Sure, you can leave everything in the fridge and reheat leftovers for days before tossing the excess after the boredom sinks in. Or you can save all that food (and hard-earned money) and always have dinner on hand for the busy holiday season. The solution is simple: the freezer.

Freezer containers are the secret to better meal prepping. A big batch of day-after turkey soup or a ham-and-cheese casserole placed into the freezer today means an easy no-cooking weekend next month, or even just saving the leftover cranberry sauce for Christmas dinner so you don’t have to buy more next month. Of course, before you start freezing meals, you need the proper containers to avoid dreaded freezer burn and organizers to find it all. Luckily, some of our favorites happen to be marked down for Black Friday.

Best Freezer Containers for Thanksgiving Leftovers at Amazon

Rubbermaid Brilliance 12-Piece Round and Rectangular Food Storage Containers Seti

When leftovers go in the freezer, you need airtight containers that are stackable, stable, and make it easy to identify what’s inside. The Rubbermaid Brilliance containers check all the boxes, plus they’re microwave-safe for quickly defrosting. The 12-piece set, which ranges from 1.3-cup to 3.5-cup, lets you save soups, sauces, and stuffing and keeps your freezer organized. 

Rubbermaid Brilliance 9-Piece Glass Food Storage Containers Set

Those who prefer oven-safe glass food storage containers can also enjoy the top-notch Rubbermaid Brilliance features. The glass versions can handle heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, though the lids cannot go in the oven. The lids are interchangeable with the Tritan Brilliance containers since they have the same rubber seal and secure latches. 

Rubbermaid EasyStore 14-Piece Square and Round Containers Set

A comprehensive set of classic Rubbermaid containers has long been the go-to for freezing leftovers. The versatile range of sizes—1.8-cup to 14.6-cup—can fit everything from the last bit of gravy to a whole batch of butternut squash soup, with a few extra for weekend meals. This set also stacks together nicely for easy storage.

Souper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Freezer Moldsi

Speaking of soups, they are the perfect candidates for freezing ahead, if only they weren’t exceptionally tricky to freeze. Silicone Souper Cubes trays are one way to save soup for a rainy day. Simply ladle leftovers into the 1-cup wells and place the tray in the freezer. You’ll have easy-to-store blocks of soup, ready to pop into a saucepan at any moment. For bigger appetites, the 2-cup version has a special coupon for Black Friday.

Stasher 56-Ounce Silicone Reusable Food Storage Stand-Up Bag

Stasher’s Stand-Up reusable bags are for the leftovers that don’t fit perfectly into a container. The bags stay upright while you’re filling them, and the durable silicone will help keep freezer burn at bay. They’re also great if you want to get a head start on holiday cookies—just add your dough and freeze until you’re ready to shape and bake.

Lerine 10-Pack Dishwasher-Safe Reusable Bags Set

At just $1.20 apiece, this full set of reusable bags will help you store leftovers, snacks, and sandwiches, and can be cleaned in the dishwasher between uses. The Lerine reusable bags have the same double-zipper style as high-end plastic freezer bags. The small snack bags are ideal for freezing pesto made from leftover parsley, while the large gallon bag will have ample room for a couple frozen servings of soup.

Pomeat 10-Pack Stackable Refrigerator Bins

Keeping your fridge or freezer organized for the holidays is an overwhelming task, but this stackable bin system is a way to avoid forgetting about that sauce all the way in the back. You can mix-and-match the bins where you need help the most, even adding one or two to the pantry. We also like that the Pomeat storage bins are easy to clean in the sink if there’s a spill.

iSpecle Freezer Organizer Bins, 4-Pack

Another way to organize your kitchen freezer or deep freezer is with lightweight wire bins. The space allows cold air to circulate evenly around the food, and makes unpacking the freezer effortless. This 4-pack includes two 15.1 x 9.8 x 5.7-inch baskets and two 15.7 x 11.4 x 5.9-inch baskets, enough room to store your leftovers and bulk meat buys for months to come.