Use these tips for preparing stuffing.
- All stuffing and dressing must be cooked to 165°F.
- Add stuffing to the turkey just before cooking the turkey.
- Stuff turkey cavity loosely to allow heat to reach inside faster. Use 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey.
- As an alternative, bake the stuffing in a casserole dish.
Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays can help guide you with easy tips for a food safe meal.
About Karen Blakeslee
The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.
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