How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes

To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking.

1.Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.

2.Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the food amount. Use 3-qt. containers

or smaller.

3.For saucy casseroles, cover container with lid or plastic wrap (no vents). For cheese or crumb- topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.

4.Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients.

5.Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.

Meat, Fish and Poultry

For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf microwave-safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 3, Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8. Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken breasts and pieces or turkey parts should be placed in a microwave-safe square or oblong dish. Cover with plastic wrap. If cooking bag is used for whole chicken, shield breast bone with small strip of foil. Microwave using Auto Cook code 5.

Pork chops automatically cook well in 2-qt. oblong glass baking

dish. Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave using Auto Cook code 8. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.

Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit.

Cover with plastic wrap. Use Auto Cook code 3.

Chuck roasts should be placed in a cooking bag with 1/2 cup water. Cut slits in top of bag as directed on package. Place in a microwave- safe dish. Use Auto Cook code 7.

Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make sure liquid covers meat. Microwave using Auto Cook code 8. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.

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GE JE1468L operating instructions How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes, Meat, Fish and Poultry
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