• Recommended cooking times for most foods are set until the food is tender, hot and
steamy, no burnt edges and/ or food is ready to eat, or approximately 165°F unless
otherwise stated on the package..
• Kids Meals need to cook to 165°F unless the package instucts otherwise. Food will be
HOT, adult supervision recommended.
Container Size Guidelines for Microwave Cooking
When heating foods in a microwave oven, it is important to use a microwave-safe, clear, glass
container that is large enough to allow the food to heat evenly and to prevent hot liquids
from boiling over.
Always follow package directions for the recommended container size, or use the following
guidelines:
Guidelines for Frozen Foods:
Quantity of Food
Microwave Container Size
8 to 10 oz (227 to 283 gm)
1 quart/4 cups/946 ml
11 to 20 oz (454 to 567 gm)
11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml
21 to 32 oz (595 to 907 gm)
3 quarts/12 cups/2839 ml
33 oz and over (907 gm)
4 quarts/16 cups/3785 ml
Guidelines for Canned, Ready-to-Eat Soups, Stew, Chili and Pasta:
Can Size
Microwave Container Size
14 to 16 oz (397 to 567 gm)
1 quart/4 cups/946 ml
17 to 28 oz (482 to 794 gm)
11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml
29 to 52 oz (822 to 1474 gm)
2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml
Guidelines for Condensed Soups:
Can Size
Microwave Container Size
10 to 16 oz (283 to 567 gm)
1 quart/4 cups/946 ml
17 to 26 oz (482 to 737 gm)
11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml
27 to 52 oz (765 to 1474 gm)
2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml
Guidelines for Dry Soups:
Amount of Water Added
Microwave Container Size
3⁄4 cup
large mug/cup
3 to 4 cups
2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml
Guidelines for Canned Vegetables:
Can Size
Microwave Container Size
8 oz (226 gm)
2 cups (473 ml)
9 to 15 oz (255 to 425 gm)
1 quart/4 cups/946 ml
16 to 28 oz (453 to 793 gm)
11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml
29 to 55 oz (822 to 1559 gm)
2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml
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