On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:33:16 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> On 3/15/2021 4:33 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8:47:49 PM UTC-4, Mike Duffy wrote:
> >> On Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:38:58 -0700, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >>
> >>> Incidentally, I think this would qualify under the general title of
> >>> "baked oatmeal". Here's a typical recipe:
> >>>
> >>> <https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/baked-oatmeal/>
> >> Actually, I had no idea. Thanks, seriously.
> >>> Of course, the outcome of using the oven rather than
> >>> the microwave will be browned and more deeply flavored.
> >> Yes, I once made a batch of 'Stovetop stuffing' using the microwave
> >> instructions. Not as good, but ready in minutes.
> >
> > Good grief. Stovetop is already "ready in minutes". Unless
> > one is having nothing but Stovetop for dinner, the wait time
> > can fruitfully be used for preparing other dishes.
> >
> > OTOH, I don't prepare Stovetop without enhancing it with my own
> > sauteed onions (and usually celery), so it's not particularly fast.
> Yes. I make and enhance Stovetop occasionally. Why microwave it. Just
> boil water (or chicken broth) then toss it all in, cover and wait a few
> minutes.

I was inspired to look up the microwave directions:

Combine Stuffing Mix, 1-1/2 cups hot water and 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) cut up
margarine or butter* in microwavable bowl; cover. Microwave on High
5 to 6 min. or until heated through. Fluff with fork.

If I didn't want to enhance it, I'd boil the water in the microwave and
then proceed as usual. I don't see the point of nuking that poor stuffing
mix for 5-6 minutes.

Cindy Hamilton