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Microwave cooking chart
Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
C
ooking 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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