It could be a terrible idea if you don't usually cook your bacon in microwave, because you can quickly cook bacon in the microwave, mess-free & it will be delicious every single time! You will want to do it all the time!
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Can You Microwave Bacon?
The answer to that question is a big, delicious YES!
Honestly, I grew up on microwave bacon & I like it more than oven or stove-top-cooked bacon. It is super quick to make, rarely doesn't turn out right, & is SUPER crispy! Yum!
Thick .VS. Thin Cut Bacon
Let's talk thick & thin! You can cook both cuts in the microwave, but you will need to adjust the time.
For thin slices of bacon, you will do one minute per slice of bacon, so four slices of bacon will need four minutes of baking time.
You will do the same thing for the thick-cut bacon, but you will cook it for 1 minute & 15 seconds per slice. In this case, four slices of bacon will need 5 minutes to cook.
For this recipe, I prefer to use thick cut bacon (as pictured in this post). I feel like it cooks up the best.
How To Make Bacon In Microwave - Complete How-To Guide
Bacon in microwave is ideal for days when you are craving a bite of the salty goodness but don't want to take the time to make it or don't want to deal with the mess that comes after.
Instructions
- Stack 4 paper towels & then place your raw bacon on the towels.
- Place 4 more paper towels on top of the bacon & move it to the microwave.
- For thin slices of bacon, you will do one minute per slice of bacon. For thick slices of bacon, you will do one minute & 15 seconds per slice.
- Remove bacon from the microwave & enjoy!
Why The Paper Towels?
To avoid a mess. Laying all the paper towels above & below the bacon will catch all the grease & leave your bacon grease free!
My Favorite Way To Use Microwave Bacon
One of my favorite ways to eat bacon is sprinkled on top of a fluffy baked potato! Check out my recipe for a microwave baked potato here:
How To Make A Microwave Baked Potato:
This microwave baked potato is for you if you desire the delicious flavor of a baked potato but lack the patience. You'll have a delicious, mouthwatering meal after 13 minutes.
Oven Baked Bacon
Now, as much as I love my microwave bacon oven baked bacon comes in at a close second. Here is my favorite recipe for oven cooked bacon:
How To Cook Perfect, Crispy Bacon in the Oven
Perhaps you've heard tales of delicious, crispy oven baked bacon that doesn't cover your stove in grease splatter? An extraordinarily savory morsel that's not only delicious, but is easy to make? And maybe you've heard that you can do this right in your oven?! Well, if you've ever wondered how to cook bacon in your oven, you're in the right place. And let me tell you, it is a game changer!
The Best Way To Cook Bacon In Microwave
Bacon in microwave is the easiest & fastest way to cook bacon, with delicious results each & every single time!
- Total Time: 7-8.5 minutes
- Yield: 5 pieces of bacon 1x
Ingredients
- 5 strips of bacon
You will also need:
- paper towels
Instructions
- Stack 4 paper towels & then place your raw bacon on the towels.
- Place 4 more paper towels on top of the bacon & move it to the microwave.
- For thin slices of bacon, you will do one minute per slice of bacon. For thick slices of bacon, you will do one minute & 15 seconds per slice.
- Remove bacon from the microwave & enjoy!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6.5 minutes
- Category: 15 minute recipes
- Method: Microwave
Keywords: bacon, microwave bacon, bacon in microwave
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