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Microwave Bacon (Busy Day Style)

The fastest way to get crispy bacon using just your microwave. Not pretty, but it works and it’s super quick. Perfect when you’re in a rush or just don’t want to deal with pans.

Microwave Bacon (Busy Day Style)

What You'll Need

grocery Ingredients

  • Bacon

cooking Equipment

  • Microwave

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What To Do

  1. Get a plate that fits in your microwave. Make sure it’s microwave-safe.
  2. Put a paper towel down on the plate. This soaks up the bacon grease.
  3. Lay your bacon slices in a single layer on top of the towel. Don’t let them overlap if you want them crispy.
  4. Add another paper towel on top. Keeps the splatter under control.
  5. Pop it in the microwave. Start with 3 minutes on high if you’re doing just a few slices. For more bacon or if the strips are thick, go up to 6 minutes.
  6. When the timer beeps, check if the bacon’s crispy enough for you. Not crispy? Try another 30 seconds at a time.
  7. Take it out (careful, plate’s hot). Let it sit for a minute so it crisps up more. Then eat. That’s it.

lightbulb_2 Tips

  • Use regular paper towels. Try not to use the fancy quilted ones, they stick to the bacon.
  • Don’t stack the bacon. If you have a lot, just do a second batch.
  • Microwaves are all different. Watch it the first time so you don’t burn it.
  • Bacon shrinks fast. If it looks soft when you pull it out, give it a sec. It crisps up as it cools.
  • No bacon rack? No problem. Paper towels work fine.
  • Works with turkey bacon too if that’s your thing. Just check it sooner, it cooks fast.

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Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack Beginner American Meat Dishes
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