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Microwave cooking chart
Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
Cooking Guide
FOOD COOK POWER TIME
MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD
Bacon (per slice) 100% 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice
Ground Beef for
Casseroles (1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 4 to 6 min
Ground Beef Patties (2) 100% 1st side 2 min,
2nd side 1
1
⁄2 to 2
1
⁄2 min
Ground Beef Patties (4) 100% 1st side 2
1
⁄2 min,
2nd side 2 to 3 min
Meat Loaf (1
1
⁄2 lbs [.7 kg]) 70% 13 to 19 min
Chicken Pieces 100% 6 to 9 min/lb (454 g)
Internal temperature should
be 185°F (85°C) after standing.
Turkey Breast 100% 5 min, then
Internal temperature should 70% 8 to 12 min/lb (454 g)
be 185°F (85°C) after standing.
Fish Fillets (1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 5 to 6 min
Scallops and Shrimp (1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 3
1
⁄2 to 5
1
⁄2 min
VEGETABLES
Beans, Green or Yellow (1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 6 to 12 min
Broccoli (1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 6 to 10 min
Carrots (1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 8 to 12 min
Cauliflower (medium head) 100% 6 to 9 min
Corn on the Cob (2) 100% 4 to 9 min
(4) 100% 6 to 16 min
Potatoes, Baked (4 medium) 100% 13 to 19 min
Squash, Summer (1 lb [.45 kg]) 100% 3 to 8 min
OTHER
Applesauce (4 servings) 100% 7 to 10 min
Baked Apples (4) 100% 4 to 6 min
Chocolate (melt 1 square) 50% 1 to 2 min
Eggs, Scrambled (2) 100% 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec
(4) 100% 2 to 3 min
Hot Cereals (1 servings) 100% 1
1
⁄2 to 5 min
(4 servings) 100% 4
1
⁄2 to 7 min
Nachos (large plate) 50% 1
1
⁄2 to 2
1
⁄2 min
Water for Beverage (1 cup [250 mL]) 100% 2
1
⁄2 to 4 min
(2 cups [500 mL]) 100% 4
1
⁄2 to 6 min
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