Magic Chef MCD1311W Instruction Manual & Cooking Manual

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18EGGS AND CHEESEEggs and cheese are delicate foods requiring care inmicrowave cooking. Piercing the yolks of eggs helps torelease steam during cooking. Stirring egg mixturesfrequently helps distribute the heat evenly. Because themicrowave energy cooks so quickly, always check to seeif the eggs are done to your satisfaction after the standingtime. At this time, stir, rearrange or turn over. If needed,add additional time gradually. To cook only one egg, try alower Power setting until you get satisfactory results.Shredded soft cheeses and grated hard cheeses melt wellif stirred into a hot mixture. Cheese may not look melted soalways stir before determining if cheese is melted enough.Sprinkle cheese over a hot casserole in a thicker layer atthe edges. Microwave energy cooks from the outside in,so the outer edges will melt faster than the center.For cheese melt sandwiches, heat filling where possiblebefore adding it to the bread. Top each sandwich with aslice of cheese and cook on P-HI for about 15 to 20seconds for one sandwich, about 30 seconds for twosandwiches and about 1 minute for four sandwiches oruntil cheese is melted.HARD-COOKED EGGS4 eggs 1. In a 4-cup glass measure, break eggs. Pierceeach yolk twice with a fork.2. Cover with wax paper. Press P-5. Cook for 2minutes; stir to move cooked eggs from outeredges to the center - do not mix whites andyolks. Press P-5. Continue cooking for 2 to 3minutes or until yolks are set; stir once duringcooking. Let stand 3 minutes.4 servingsCREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE1 cup (4 oz.) uncooked macaroni1 quart hot water1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons margarine or butter1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper11/4 cups milk11/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine macaroni,water and salt. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 7minutes; stir once during cooking. Continuecooking on P-HI for 8 to 10 minutes or untilmacaroni is tender. Drain; rinse macaroni in acolander with hot water.2. Heat margarine in same casserole for 30 to 40seconds or until melted. Add onion. Cook, uncovered,on P-HI for 1 minute or until onion is tender.3. Add flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Graduallystir in milk. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 7 to 8minutes or until sauce boils and thickens; stirafter each minute. Stir in cheese. Continuecooking on P-HI for 1 minute.4. Add macaroni to cheese sauce; mix well. Cook,uncovered, on P-HI for 4 minutes or until heatedthoroughly; stir once during cooking. Let stand 1minute.4 servingsCHEESE SPREAD1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese1/2 cup green onions1 cup shredded carrots2 teaspoons lime juice1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds1. In a 2-quart glass casserole put cream cheese,onions, carrots and lime juice.2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 3 to 4 minutes oruntil cream cheese is softened. Add MontereyJack cheese; stir until well blended.3. Spread on bread or crackers and top withalmonds.4 servingsCOOKING GUIDEMCD1311W(¿ )-131G2A-… `⁄ 01.9.11 7:5 PM ˘ ` 18