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Dinner in the Microwave

Dinner in the Microwave

Quick and easy dinner entree recipes prepared in the microwave. Most recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less, so you can spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen! A variety of tasty recipes including chicken, salmon, beef, meatloaf and more.



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recipe for baked tuna chow mein casserole

Baked Tuna Chow Mein Casserole

You can make this tasty chow mein in the microwave or oven. It's made with tuna, celery, onions, bell pepper, soy sauce, chow mein noodles, and cream of mushroom soup

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave stuffed bell peppers

Microwave Stuffed Bell Peppers

A microwave version of stuffed bell peppers made with ground beef, rice, egg, and tomato sauce.

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for quick and easy microwave lasagna

Quick And Easy Microwave Lasagna

The microwave makes this classic-style lasagna a breeze

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pork rind meatloaf

Pork Rind Meatloaf

Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave salmon steaks

Microwave Salmon Steaks

This microwave recipe boasts tender salmon and a light buttery lemon sauce, making it a great choice for busy nights or anyone who loves seafood.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for round steak

Round Steak

Made with round steak, onion, salt, flour, black pepper, tomato sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave onion soup mix meat loaf

Microwave Onion Soup Mix Meat Loaf

Made with ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, ground beef, evaporated milk, onion soup mix, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna shrimp casserole

Tuna Shrimp Casserole

Made with frozen asparagus spears, cream of mushroom soup, shrimp, black olives, tuna, cooking sherry, white bread

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave sweet and sour pork

Microwave Sweet And Sour Pork

Made with ginger, pork, onion, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed peppers with sour cream sauce

Stuffed Peppers With Sour Cream Sauce

Green bell peppers are filled with ground beef, oats, egg, onion, and chili sauce and then topped with a zesty ketchup-sour cream sauce.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken thighs cacciatore

Chicken Thighs Cacciatore

Made with green bell pepper, onion, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, red wine, fresh oregano, dried oregano, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chili cheese corn chip casserole

Chili Cheese Corn Chip Casserole

Made with corn chips, chili con carne with beans, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, green onion

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped mini meatloaves

Bacon Wrapped Mini Meatloaves

Made with black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, bacon, ground beef, bread, milk, egg, ketchup, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for linguine with microwave clam sauce

Linguine with Microwave Clam Sauce

Made with onion, butter, olive oil, garlic, flour, parsley, salt, white pepper, clams

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red snapper florentine

Red Snapper Florentine

Made with paprika, dried parsley, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, red snapper fillets

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave honey garlic ribs

Microwave Honey Garlic Ribs

Made with garlic, ground ginger, country-style pork spareribs, teriyaki sauce, honey

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green beans and ham

Green Beans And Ham

Made with ham, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen cut green beans, French fried onions

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave reuben casserole

Microwave Reuben Casserole

Made with tomatoes, Swiss cheese, margarine or butter, pumpernickel bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island salad dressing

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken dijon

Chicken Dijon

Made with paprika, black pepper, chicken breasts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried basil, garlic salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for individual mexican meatloaves

Individual Mexican Meatloaves

Made with Cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, green bell pepper, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato, egg, Nacho cheese chips, kidney beans

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sole parmesan

Sole Parmesan

Made with paprika, bread crumbs, sole fillets, mayonnaise, green onion, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bratwurst with caraway kraut

Bratwurst With Caraway Kraut

Made with bratwurst buns, sauerkraut, bratwurst, beer, onion, brown sugar, caraway seed

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy pasta stuffed peppers

Beefy Pasta Stuffed Peppers

Made with curry powder, brown sugar, tomato sauce, pasta, bell peppers, onion, garlic, ground beef

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dragon beef kabobs

Dragon Beef Kabobs

Made with boneless beef sirloin steak, teriyaki sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, Tabasco sauce, pineapple chunks

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet chili casserole

Sweet Chili Casserole

Made with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, red or kidney beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange turkey thighs

Orange Turkey Thighs

Made with orange peel, turkey thighs, onion powder, white pepper, orange juice, soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mushrooms and pasta in garlic parmesan sauce

Mushrooms And Pasta In Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Made with cooked ham, corkscrew pasta, garlic, butter, mushrooms, chicken broth, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, zucchini

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian meatloaf

Asian Meatloaf

Made with honey, fresh ginger root, soy sauce, ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, onion, brown sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crunchy turkey casserole

Crunchy Turkey Casserole

Made with French fried onion rings, chow mein noodles, mushrooms, cooked chopped turkey or chicken, French style green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked beef and rice marinara

Baked Beef And Rice Marinara

This oven or microwave dinner is made with ground beef, mushrooms, bell pepper, celery, onion, rice, tomato sauce, and topped with American cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken a la roma

Chicken A La Roma

Made with tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry white wine, chicken bouillon granules, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, ripe olives, white pepper, paprika

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave shrimp andouille jambalaya

Microwave Shrimp Andouille Jambalaya

Made with water, rice, shrimp, andouille sausage, celery, onion, garlic, margarine or butter, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for microwave sticky spare ribs

Microwave Sticky Spare Ribs

Made with pork spare ribs, orange marmalade, soy sauce, plum sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pot roast and vegetables

Pot Roast and Vegetables

Made with frozen vegetables, pot roast, salt, beef stock

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for almond sole fillets

Almond Sole Fillets

Made with paprika, black pepper, butter or margarine, almonds, sole fillets, lemon juice, dill weed, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black bean bisque with crab

Black Bean Bisque With Crab

Made with chicken broth, crabmeat, black bean dip, brandy, sour cream, fresh chives

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tex-mex turkey chili

Tex-Mex Turkey Chili

Made with turkey breast, red kidney beans , onion, garlic, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin seeds, sugar, tomato sauce, tomatoes and green chiles

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked salmon salad

Baked Salmon Salad

Made with black pepper, mustard, lemon juice, salmon, celery, green bell pepper, onions, croutons, cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon-garlic chicken breasts

Bacon-Garlic Chicken Breasts

Made with bacon, butter or margarine, garlic, dried parsley, lemon rind, salt, hot pepper sauce, whole chicken breasts

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffed flank steak

Stuffed Flank Steak

Made with salt and pepper, butter or margarine, onion, celery, bread crumbs, stuffing mix, water, sage, tomato soup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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