Published 7/20/2023 In this post, we’ll teach you how to cook bacon in the microwave in less than 10 minutes for perfect bacon every time.
Bacon is always a good idea. If we’re at the cabin and I’m serving a crowd, I turn to my go-to of bacon in the oven recipe, but if I’m in a pinch and need bacon fast, microwave bacon is where it’s at.
How long to microwave bacon?
Bacon in the microwave will take anywhere from 6 to 10 minutes to cook depending on the thickness of your bacon. Here is everything you need to make microwave bacon:
Your favorite bacon (raw of course!) A large microwaveable plate that fits in your microwave 3-4 pieces of paper towel
How long you cook your bacon in the microwave will determine the doneness of your bacon. The longer you put bacon in the microwave bacon the crispier it will be.
Bacon Thickness Cook times
Thin bacon: If you are using thin bacon, we recommend starting with 2 minutes and then flipping and cooking for 2 more minutes. After that, microwave in increments of 30-60 seconds until it reaches desired doneness. Medium/Thick bacon: For medium to thick-cut bacon, start with 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes. After that, microwave in increments of 30-60 seconds until it reaches desired doneness.
Serving Suggestions
When you have cooked your bacon to perfection add your bacon to any of our favorite breakfast recipes! Check out some of our favorites below! To make ahead, you can prepare the salad and sauce ahead of time, then simply cook the beef and combine when ready to eat. Serve over white rice, or use it as a filling for lettuce wraps or tacos for a fun twist!
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