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FOR THE OVEN Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove outer packaging and plastic film. Cover tray* with aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake on middle rack for 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and stir; cover again with foil. Return sheet to middle rack and bake until meal reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20 minutes more. Let stand for 2 minutes. Carefully remove foil and stir. Divide gumbo-laya between shallow bowls and top with rice.
*You read that right: All trays and film are oven-safe and microwave-safe!
This meal is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165ยบ.