Artichoke Dip: Defrost overnight in refridgerator or in your oven at 300 for 30-40 min. To Heat: Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Top with chopped bacon and bake in oven another 10 minutes.
Small Casseroles: Thaw and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes. Bake uncovered for the first 20 minutes and then cover so that the cheese does not get too brown.
Large Casseroles: Thaw and bake at 350 fro 60-70 minutes. Bake uncovered for the first 30-40 minutes then cover so that the cheese does not get too brown. Bake covered for 15-20 covered until heated through.
Cooking the casseroles uncovered, first, allows the cheeses to melt and get a little crispy so it will not stick to the foil.
If you must cook a casserole from frozen. . .Bake for one hour, covered at 250 degrees, then turn the oven to 350, uncover the casserole and bake for 40 minutes, re-cover and finish baking. Your casserole is fully cooked. You are just re-heating. Cooking from frozen requires a little extra attention to avoid burning the cheese on top.
Beef or Pork Tenderloin: The tenderloin is cooked to medium rare. To kee as rare as possible, cook in a 400 degree oven, uncovered with no liquid. Depending on thickness, slices may take 5-10 minutes. 1-pound pieces heat for 25-30 minutes.
Chicken: Parmesan chicken and oven fried chickens are better baked in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Herb chicken and grilled chicken may be heated in the oven or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Vegetables: Roasted vegetables are best cooked in the oven, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Most other vegetables are best heated in the microwave for 3-5 minutes.
Microwave Containers with individual Dinners: Open lid and microwave for 3-5 minutes. Meatloaf will heat better if sliced.
Quiche: Bake on a cookie sheet for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Single slices are best in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
TURKEY
REHEAT YOUR HERB ROASTED TURKEY COVERED IN FOIL FOR TWO AND A HALF HOURS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE AT LEAST 160 DEGREES
HAM
REHEAT UNCOVERED FOR ONE HOUR, BASTING OCCASIONALY WITH BOURBON GLAZE.
DRESSING
HEAT COVERED FOR 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR.
SWEET POTATOES
HEAT COVERED FOR 30 MINUTES AND UNCOVERED FOR 10-15 MINUTES.
MASHED POTATOES
HEAT COVERED FOR 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR OR HEAT IN MICROWAVE.
GRAVY
MICROWAVE FOR 3-4 MINUTES PER QUART OR HEAT IN A SAUCEPAN UNTIL HEATED THROUGH.
VEGETABLES, MAC AND CHEESE, AND BROCCOLI-RICE
HEAT COVERED FOR ABOUT 30-45MINUTES.
THE ABOVE COOKING TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. WHEN YOUR OVEN IS FULL, PLEASE ALLOW A LITTLE LONGER COOKING TIME.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH OVEN SPACE FOR EVERYTHING. . .HEAT POTATOES, SWEET POTATOES, HAM AND TURKEY AND STORE IN ICE CHESTS TO KEEP IT HOT UNTIL ROUND TWO IS HEATED.
