Heating Instructions
Boyd America Cake (BAC)
but here’s a suggestion on how to improve the experience:
If necessary, pop it back in for 5 seconds at a time,
until it reaches that perfect “cakeostasis” (™ pending).
fire up a butane torch and carefully draw the flame over
all ganache surfaces until they glisten attractively.
Breakfast Casserole
Remove lid.
Place in a heated 350 oven for 15-20 minutes.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Place in a heated 350 oven.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Place directly on the middle rack in a 425 oven for 10-14 minutes.
Sprinkle with the scallions and additional buffalo sauce, if desired.
Use the provided pipette, if you’re feeling saucy..
Chicken | Crawfish | Seafood Pot Pie
Place in a heated 350 oven for 25-30 minutes if thawed, or 40-45 minutes if frozen.
Chicken Marsala
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil lid.
Spoon sauce over the chicken and serve.
Chicken Parmesan
Place in a heated 350 oven uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
Chicken Piccata
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil lid.
Spoon sauce over the chicken and serve.
Chicken Pot Pie
Place in a heated 350 oven for 25-30 minutes if thawed,
or 40-45 minutes if frozen.
Chicken Spaghetti
Place in a heated 375 oven with the foil lid intact for 20-25 minutes.
Remove the foil lid and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil lid.
Stir & serve.
Chilean Empanadas
Place in a heated 350 oven for 10-15 minutes if thawed,
or 30-35 minutes if frozen.
You may also use a toaster oven to heat.
Corn Bread Casserole
Remove lid and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
Crab Cakes | Salmon Cakes
Place in a heated 350 oven for 10 minutes or until warm.
You may also heat gently in a sauté pan over low heat.
Crawfish Pot Pie
Place in a heated 350 oven for 25-30 minutes if thawed,
or 40-45 minutes if frozen.
Creole
Place in a heated 350 oven; bake for 25 minutes.
Dressing
For Moist Stuffing:
Bake covered in heated 375 oven for approximately 25 minutes.
Remove cover and serve.
For a Crispy Top:
Bake covered in heated 375 oven for 15 minutes.
Remove cover and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
Egg Noodles
Bake @ 350 for 12-15 minutes.
Stir & Serve.
Focaccia
Place in a heated 350 oven for approximately 10-12 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Fresh Pasta Cooking Instructions
Your pasta is nested in 4oz. portions and should be dropped into boiling salted water for 1 ½ to 2 minutes for al dente pasta.
If you are not using it the day of purchase, freeze it and go straight from the freezer to boiling water (add 30 seconds to cooking time).
Fruit Pies
Do not thaw.
Place in a pre-heated 325 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.
The goal is to crisp the outer shell and warm up the interior slightly so that the retained heat will thaw the interior without cooking the filling again.
(If the filling fully heats and liquifies it will be several hours before you will be able to slice the pie and serve the pie.)
Gumbo
Place bag into a large stock pot, cut the top of the bag open and empty the contents into the stock pot. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Heat until contents reaches 170 degrees or until the gumbo comes to a simmer.
Jambalaya
Place in a heated 350°oven with the foil lid intact for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil lid and serve.
King Ranch Casserole
Place in a heated 375 oven with the foil lid intact for 20-25 minutes.
Remove the foil lid and continue to bake until the cheese is beginning to brown and bubbling.
Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes and up to 20 minutes before serving.
Lasagna Bolognese
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 40 minutes. Remove the foil lid and continue to bake until the cheese is beginning to brown and bubbling (another 15 minutes).
Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes and up to 20 minutes before serving.
Lasagna Rolls
Place in a heated 375 oven with the foil lid intact for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil lid and continue to bake until the cheese is beginning to brown and bubbling (another 10 minutes).
Meatloaf
Place covered pan in a heated 375 oven for approximately 25 minutes.
Remove from oven, remove lid & serve.
Monterrey Chicken
Baked covered for 20 minutes in a heated 350 oven.
Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes or until cheese browns.
Muffuletta
Heat in a 350 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
Noodles
Bake @ 350 for 12-15 minutes.
Stir & Serve.
Pasta with Meatballs
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 30 min.
Carefully remove the foil lid.
Stir & serve.
Pecan Pie
Do not thaw.
Place in a pre-heated 325 degree oven for 15 minutes-20 minutes.
The goal is to crisp the pecans and warm the pie throughout.
Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before trying to cut.
Penne Pasta
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil lid, stir & serve.
Pizza
Place directly on the middle rack in a heated 425 oven.
Bake for 10-14 minutes if thawed, or 16-20 minutes if frozen.
Pot Roast
Place in a heated 350 oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Rigatoni
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil lid.
Stir & serve.
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada
Place in a heated 375 oven with the foil lid intact for 20-25 minutes.
Remove the foil lid and continue to bake until the cheese is beginning to brown and bubbling.
Salisbury Steak
Place in a heated 350 oven for approximately 20-25 minutes.
Salmon Cakes | Crab Cakes
Place in a heated 350 oven for 10 minutes or until warm.
You may also heat gently in a sauté pan over low heat.
Seafood Pot Pie
Place in a heated 350 oven.
Heat for 25-30 minutes if thawed, or 40-45 minutes if frozen.
Shepherd’s Pie
Place uncovered in a heated 375 oven.
Bake until the mashed potatoes are browned, about 30 minutes.
Shrimp Boil
Bring a 1-gallon water to a boil and add the seasoning container. You can cook up to 2 shrimp boils in the same pot at the same time.
Boil for 1 minute and add the shrimp boil
(mesh bag containing the shrimp and vegetables).
Cook for 7 minutes. All items in your shrimp boil are already fully cooked EXCEPT the shrimp. 7 minutes is enough time to cook the shrimp and heat all the other ingredients.
Place it in a bowl large enough to accommodate the boil and cut the mesh bag below the knot.
Invert into the bowl or on a plate.
Enjoy with butter and cocktail sauce.
Shrimp & Grits
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact.
Heat for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil lid, stir & serve.
Smoked Pork Loin
Remove Lid and remove sauce container.
Replace lid and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until hot.
Stir Fried Chicken Lettuce Wraps
You can microwave until hot, it works just fine.
Alternatively, place a pan over medium heat for 30 seconds to a minute,
stir the chicken mixture and place it in the hot pan.
It should immediately sizzle. Stir constantly until heated throughout and serve.
Stroganoff
Heat @ 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Stir & serve over egg noodles.
Tortellini
Place in a heated 350 oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Turkey & Dressing
Place in a heated 350 oven with the foil lid intact for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil lid and serve.