Kitchen

[ROo]

I'm desperate! I have lost these directions! I sure would appreciate anyone who could let me know what they are. I have looked all over the web with no success. Thanks in advance!

[ahoymate]

Common sense would tell me to defrost, then put into a 350 degree preheated oven, bake 50 minutes or so until it's brown & bubbly on top. 

[ROo]

I have had them before and I think there is more to them that. I know parchment paper was involved. Thanks for helping though!

[sidsmom]

@ROo 

HTH...

[ahoymate]

There is no way a frozen casserole, such as mac & cheese will be cooked 25 minutes. Perhaps if it is very small. Otherwise,  defrost in frig day before, then bake.

If you bake it frozen it will take at least, at least a hour.  Google is your friend.

[sidsmom]

Technically, it's for 40 minutes (or until temp of 165*F)

350*F for 15 minutes

400*F for 25 minutes 

[ROo]

Sid's Mom had it partially right but it needs to be cooked longer! It's a big dish. Thanks for helping. I just need the total cooking time.

[ROo]

Thank you! That sounds about right! I so appreciate your help!

[sidsmom]

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@ROo wrote:

Sid's Mom had it partially right but it needs to be cooked longer! It's a big dish. Thanks for helping. I just need the total cooking time.

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Those were the instructions on the packaging.

(found on this website)

Seeing every oven is different, I would honor the 165*F internal temp for safety. 

[jannabelle1]

The instructions that @sidsmom posted make sense. Do not thaw - bake at 350 for 15 minutes and then for 25 additional minutes at 400 uncovered. I buy homemade frozen manicotti and canneloni (in aluminum trays and enough for 2 to 4 people) at my favorite meat market, and the instructions are 350 degrees for 1 hour (do not thaw). They turn out perfect.