Day-old cornbread is far from a lost cause; heres how you keep it safe and fresh.

Whattype of panshould it be baked in?

Of course, leftovers happen, and there is certainly plenty to be done withleftover cornbread.

Southern Living Skillet Cornbread cut into wedges to serve

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How Long Does Cornbread Last?

Does Cornbread Need to Be Refrigerated?

That said, there are instances when you are better off transferring your cornbread to the refrigerator.

Southern Living Cracklin Cornbread with Whipped Jalapeno Butter cornbread after baking

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When Should You Refrigerate Cornbread?

Because at the end of the day, what matters most is thatyou never waste cornbread.