Heating and Defrosting Time Charts
appetizerS
Quantities of appetizers can be prepared conventionally in advance and refrigerated until needed. Most appetizers, with the exception of “nacho” platters and potato skins, should be heated covered. Appetizers of the same basic shape and size can be reheated together.
Most cooked appetizers heat on HIGH power, between 7 and 11 seconds per ounce depending on weight, density, and bone content. “Nacho’s” need 30 to
37 seconds per ounce depending on the amount of topping.
All heating times listed in the chart are from refrigerated temperatures (40˚F) except for “nacho” chips.
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BBQ Ribs | 224 g | Prepare conventionally, | Place on plate, cover. | HIGH | 60 sec. | 45 sec. | 35 sec. |
| (8 oz.) | refrigerate, covered. |
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Chicken | Prepare conventionally, | Place on plate, cover. | HIGH | 50 sec. | 35 sec. | 25 sec. | |
Wings | refrigerate, covered. |
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Chili con | 224 g | Prepare conventionally, | Place in small bowl, | HIGH | 1 min. | 50 sec. | 40 sec. |
Queso | (8 oz.) | refrigerate, covered. | cover. |
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Meatballs | Prepare conventionally, | Place on plate, cover. | HIGH | 50 sec. | 35 sec. | 25 sec. | |
| refrigerate, covered. |
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Nachos | 112 g | For Best Results- | Spread refried beans | HIGH | 50 sec. | 35 sec. | 25 sec. |
| (4 oz.) | Prepare when ordered | on each individual |
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| or only a short time | nacho. Arrange on |
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| before serving to keep | platter. Spronkle with |
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| chips crisp. | Cheddar cheese. |
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Potato Skins | 224 g | Prepare skins | Arrange skins on | HIGH | 60 sec. | 45 sec. | 35 sec. |
| (8 oz.) | conventionally, | platter. Sprinkle with |
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| refrigerate, covered. | shredded Cheddar |
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| cheese and cooked, |
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| crumbled bacon. |
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| DO NOT COVER. |
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Rumaki | 112 g | Prepare conventionally, | Place on plate, cover. | HIGH | 35 sec. | 25 sec. | 20 sec. |
| (4 oz.) | refrigerate, covered. |
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Shrimp de | 112 g | Prepare conventionally, | Place on small plate, | HIGH | 55 sec. | 40 sec. | 30 sec. |
Jonghe | (4 oz.) | refrigerate, covered. | cover. |
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