How long does cooked macaroni and cheese last after being frozen and thawed? Cooked macaroni and cheese that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking macaroni and cheese that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately. The freezer time shown is for best quality only - cooked macaroni and cheese that has been kept constantly frozen at 0☏ will keep safe indefinitely. How long does cooked macaroni and cheese last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 1 to 2 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. To further extend the shelf life of cooked macaroni and cheese, freeze it freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.Ĭooked macaroni and cheese dishes containing sauce freeze best cooked macaroni noodles frozen without sauce may become overly mushy when thawed.

Properly stored, cooked macaroni and cheese will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

To maximize the shelf life of cooked macaroni and cheese for safety and quality, refrigerate the macaroni and cheese in shallow airtight containers.