Will getting ahead ruin this Thanksgiving side dish?
One question that always crops up: Can you make stuffing ahead of time?
The short answer to whether you’re free to making stuffing ahead of time is yes.
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Chef David Tineris the director atLouisiana Culinary Institutein Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Or make it even farther ahead and freeze it.
Stuffing that is made ahead and refrigerated should be used within three to four days.
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Here’s how to prep your holiday stuffing ahead of time.
Freeze The Stuffing
If making stuffing farther in advance, freeze it for best results.
Either way, store the stuffing in anairtight containeror resealable plastic bag.
Whether baked or unbaked, stuffing can be frozen for two to six months.
But is it as simple as popping it in the oven?
If your stuffing is frozen, verify to thaw it completely first.
Preheat your oven to 350F.
Place stuffing in a baking dish and cover with foil.
Bake uncooked stuffing for the length of time stated in the recipe.
Stuffing that has already been baked can be rewarmed for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead Stuffing Recipes
Looking for a stuffing or dressing you could make in advance?
Consider one of these:
U.S. Department of Agriculture.You’ve Got the Right Stuff(ing)!
Tips to Handle Stuffing With Care.
