Stuffing / Dressing Food Safety
Never stuff anything until just before you are ready to put it in the oven. The potential for foodborne illness is extremely high with stuffings. It's a breeding ground for bacteria if left for even an hour before cooking. You may be tempted to stuff your entree ahead of time and freeze it as a timesaving measure. Don't do it!Although you can purchase pre-stuffed foods at the market, commercial food manufacturers have access to preservatives and vacuum packing methods which are unavailable to the home cook. Don't take any chances.
Always use a thermometer to determine if the food is done. Dressing is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 to 170 degrees F.
More About Stuffing and Dressing
• Stuffing and Dressing Cooking Tips• Stuffing and Dressing Storage
• How much stuffing do you need? - Stuffing Chart
• Stuffing and Dressing Food Safety
• Stuffing and Dressing History
• Stuffing / Dressing Recipes
Stuffing Recipe Photo © 2009 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Cookbooks
| • | 50 Best Stuffings and Dressings |
| • | Stuffings : 45 International Recipes |
| • | Cooking For Comfort |
| • | The Low-Carb Comfort Food Cookbook |
| • | More Cookbooks |
