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Crispy bacon strips, cooked in the microwave, served on a white scalloped plate.

How To Cook Bacon In The Microwave

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Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices medium-thick bacon about 8 ounces

Instructions
 

  • Place two layers of paper towels on a microwave-safe plate.
  • Lay out 4 of the bacon slices on the paper towels without overlapping.
    Laying out four bacon slices on paper towels for cooking bacon in the microwave.
  • Cover the bacon with another two layers of paper towels.
    Covering bacon with paper towels on a plate for microwave cooking.
  • Microwave on high for 4 minutes, or until the bacon reaches desired crispiness. Check at the 3-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
  • Carefully remove the plate from the microwave using the edges of the paper towels or oven mitts.
  • Peel the bacon off the paper towels immediately to prevent sticking.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining 4 bacon slices.
  • Serve the crispy bacon while hot and enjoy.
    Crispy bacon strips for How To Cook Bacon In The Microwave, draining on paper towels on a white plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 291mg
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