Converting a recipe from 425 degrees Fahrenheit down to 375 degrees alters the thermodynamics of your cooking process, meaning a straight mathematical time conversion is insufficient because lower heat slows down chemical browning and moisture evaporation. As a general culinary guideline, lowering your cooking temperature by 50 degrees will typically increase your total baking or roasting time by roughly 25 to 35 percent. For example, an item that takes 40 minutes at 425 degrees will require approximately 50 to 55 minutes at 375 degrees. You can troubleshoot cooking progress easily by checking internal doneness with a meat thermometer. You can verify that your adjusted cooking time is successful when monitoring texture confirms proper internal cooking without burning the exterior.
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