Whether you have leftovers or want to bake ahead, here’s what you should know.
The turkey, thecranberry sauce, thecornbread dressingwe can practically taste it already.
As seasoned hosts, were constantly thinking up ways to prepare for the holidays ahead of time.
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Over the years, weve devised a few easy, breezy tips to ensure the smoothest Thanksgiving meal yet.
Sure, you know the basics, likedefrosting the turkeywell in advance of the big day.
But over the holidays, freezing and reheating casseroles is one of our best tricks.
Frozen casseroles have saved us so many times beforebut can you freeze theThanksgiving sides, too?
Specifically, can you freeze dressing?
What Is Dressing?
Dressing is a classic Thanksgiving side with countless variations.
(If your cornbread is fresh,you’re free to dry it out in the oven.)
Dont even get us started onthe people who call it stuffing…
Can You Freeze Dressing?
Preparing certain components of the meal ahead of timeis crucial to Thanksgiving success.
Yes, you’re able to freeze dressing in advance of the Thanksgiving feast.
Or bake the dressing according to the recipe, allow it to cool completely, and freeze.
Whichever method you choose, remove the dressing from the freezer the night before you plan to serve it.
Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
If you froze the dressing unbaked, bake for the full allotted amount of time in the morning.
If you froze the dressing baked, reheat in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Baked or unbaked dressing will last for 2 to 6 months in the freezer.
That leaves you with plenty of time to make Grandmas famoushomemade cranberry sauce.
This recipe forSlow-Cooker Cornbread Dressingtakes one more item off your prep listsimply set it and forget it.
