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Ever wonder about the best Oven Temp to Keep Food Warm without drying out? When hosting a party, potluck, or large family gathering, you’ll need to keep food warm until your guests are ready to eat. An oven is a great tool for doing this, but how can you ensure you don’t end up overcooking the food?
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How To Keep Food Warm In The Oven

Ever wonder about the best Oven Temp to Keep Food Warm without drying out? When hosting a party, potluck, or large family gathering, you’ll need to keep food warm until your guests are ready to eat. An oven is a great tool for doing this, but how can you ensure you don’t end up overcooking the food?
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • cooked food such as chicken root vegetables, or others
  • water

Instructions

  • Use the “warm” setting on your oven or manually preheat to 200-250°F.
  • Put the rack in the middle of the oven
  • Transfer the cooked, hot food to a baking dish or other oven-safe container
  • Place a bowl of hot water in the oven to help keep the food moist
  • Put the food in the oven and close the door. The food should stay warm for 15-20 minutes
  • Use a food thermometer to ensure the food is maintaining an internal temp of 140°F.