Heating Instructions for Catered & Holiday Items

Oven times and temperatures for Frank’s turkeys, spiral hams, dressing, and holiday sides. Times are for the pans as they come from the restaurant. Always heat to the internal temperature listed, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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Fried / Smoked / Baked Turkeys (Whole)

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place turkey in oven (in the provided roasting bag it comes in, making sure to keep the bag from touching any elements (for electric ovens) or oven sides) on an oven-safe tray/pan and bake for 1 to 1½ hours. Temp the product ensuring it reaches 165°F in the center of the turkey breast. Remove from bag and slice. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

Peanut oil, onion powder, garlic powder, liquid smoke, salt, red pepper, margarine & spices. This product is not seasoned with gluten ingredients; however, our facility is not fully gluten free, so we cannot guarantee the presence of gluten.

Food Safety

  • Fried turkeys contain peanut oil!
  • Carefully follow cooking instructions
  • Internal temperature should reach 165°F
  • Contents will be HOT!
  • Cool and refrigerate leftovers immediately

Fried / Smoked / Baked Turkeys (Carved)

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place pan in oven for 1 to 1½ hours, covered. Remove lid and temp the product ensuring it reaches 165°F in the center of the pan.

Ingredients

Onion powder, garlic powder, liquid smoke, salt, red pepper, margarine & spices. This product is not seasoned with gluten ingredients; however, our facility is not fully gluten free, so we cannot guarantee the presence of gluten.

Food Safety

  • Fried turkeys contain peanut oil!
  • Carefully follow cooking instructions
  • Internal temperature should reach 165°F
  • Contents will be HOT!
  • Cool and refrigerate leftovers immediately

Holiday Spiral Hams

Directions

Hams are fully cured and do NOT need to be heated if so desired. (Warning: Ham will dehydrate, especially its outer layer, if heated and held hot for too long.)

Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place ham in a DEEP oven-safe pan and place in oven for 1 to 1½ hours. Remove and slice off bone, serve immediately.

Ingredients

Cured with water, salt, potassium lactate, dextrose, modified potato starch, dehydrated pork stock (dehydrated pork stock, natural flavors), sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Food Safety

  • Internal temp should reach 165°F if heated
  • Contents will be hot
  • Cool and refrigerate leftovers immediately

Cornbread Dressing

Directions

Thawed Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place pan in oven, covered, for 35–40 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 10 minutes. Ensure internal temperature has reached 165°F in the center of the pan.

Frozen Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place pan in oven, covered, and bake for 60 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 10 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature has reached 165°F, in the center of the pan.

Ingredients

Chicken broth, chicken thigh meat, cornmeal, sugar, wheat gluten, vegetable oil, salt, yeast, grain vinegar, turmeric, soy, onions, celery, bell pepper and eggs.

Food Safety

  • Carefully follow cooking instructions
  • Internal temperature should reach 165°F
  • Cool and refrigerate leftovers immediately

Rice Dressing

Directions

Thawed Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Pour 1 cup of broth or water (preferably chicken or beef) in center of pan. Place pan in oven, covered, for 35 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 5 minutes if desired. Ensure internal temperature has reached 165°F in the center of the pan.

Frozen Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Pour 1 cup of broth or water (preferably chicken or beef) in center of pan. Place pan in oven, covered, and bake for 50–55 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 10 minutes if desired. Ensure the internal temperature has reached 165°F, in the center of the pan.

Food Safety

  • Carefully follow cooking instructions
  • Internal temperature should reach 165°F
  • Contents will be HOT!
  • Cool and refrigerate leftovers immediately

Sweet Potato Crunch

Directions

Thawed Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place pan in oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 5 minutes. Ensure internal temperature has reached 165°F in the center of the pan.

Frozen Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place pan in oven, covered, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 5 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature has reached 165°F, in the center of the pan.

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes, sugar, praline pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine, eggs and spices. Contains milk and gluten.

Food Safety

  • Carefully follow cooking instructions
  • Internal temperature should reach 165°F
  • Contents will be HOT!
  • Cool and refrigerate leftovers immediately

Green Bean or Broccoli Rice Dressing

Directions

Thawed Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place pan in oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 5 minutes. Ensure internal temperature has reached 165°F in the center of the pan.

Frozen Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Place pan in oven, covered, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove lid and brown for 5 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature has reached 165°F, in the center of the pan.

Ingredients (Green Bean Casserole)

Green beans, French fried onions, wheat gluten, mushrooms, butter, milk, chicken broth, onions, garlic powder, salt & spices.

Ingredients (Broccoli Rice Casserole)

Broccoli, American cheese, cheddar cheese, cream, salt, rice, sunflower oil, margarine, onions, chicken broth, celery, MSG, garlic powder, soy, yeast, eggs, wheat gluten.

Food Safety

  • Carefully follow cooking instructions
  • Internal temperature should reach 165°F
  • Contents will be HOT!
  • Cool and refrigerate leftovers immediately

Questions?

Call Baton Rouge at (225) 926-5977 or Prairieville at (225) 673-8876.