Toastmaster WBYMW1 Reference, Microwave Cooking Guide, Appetizers, Bakery, Eggs, Cheese, Dairy

Reference

Microwave Cooking Guide

Always cook in microwave-safe containers. Paper is acceptable for some foods. DO NOT USE METAL CONTAINERS. Cooking times and food quantities should be used as guidelines only.

	Power
Food	Level	Time	Comments
Appetizers
Party Mix (21⁄2	P 10	5 to 7 minutes	Stir every 2 to 3 minutes
quarts)
Meatballs, small	P 10	5 to 8 minutes	Spread in single layer in 2 quart
meat or Hot Dog			oblong baking dish.
chunks (24)
Stuffed Vegetables	P 10	3 to 5 minutes	Space evenly on plate lined with
(12)			paper towels.
Toasted Nuts or	P 10	3 to 5 minutes	Combine nuts with small amount
Seeds (1⁄2 to 1 cup)			of butter. Stir every 11⁄2 to 2
			minutes.
Bakery
Round Cake	P 8	3 to 5 minutes	Check at minimum time.
Fluted Tube Cake	P 10	12 to 16 minutes	Let stand 10 minutes before
			inverting.
Cheesecake	P 8	10 to 14 minutes	Put mixture in 2 quart casserole
(9 inch pie plate)			dish until thick and smooth. Stir
			with wire whisk every 2 minutes.
			Pour into crumb crust and place
			in refrigerator until firm.
Bar Cookies	P 10	5 to 7 minutes	Check at minimum time.
(8 inch square dish)
Muffins (6)	P 8	2 to 4 minutes	Check at minimum time.
Eggs, Cheese, Dairy
Scrambled Eggs	P 10	45 seconds to 1	Stir during cooking.
		minute per egg.
Quiche	P 7	5 to 21 minutes	Pour filling into pre-baked shell.
Thickened Sauces	P 6	3 to 5 minutes	Microwave drippings, flour, and
and Gravies (1 cup)			salt for 1 to 2 minutes; blend
			before adding liquid.
Scald Milk (1⁄2 cup)	P 7	3 to 5 minutes	Check at minimum time.
Melt Butter (1⁄2 cup)	P 10	30 seconds to 1	Check at minimum time.
		minute
Soften Cream	P 7	1 to 2 minutes	Remove foil wrapper, place on
Cheese			microwave-safe plate. Stir every
(8 oz)			30 seconds.

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