Looking for the easiest way to make perfect bacon? This bacon in microwave recipe leaves you with perfectly cooked bacon every time.
Can you microwave raw bacon?
Have you every been in a pinch to make breakfast and you’re craving the perfect piece of bacon? You can cook raw bacon in the microwave in 6 minutes to absolute perfection!
What is better than having breakfast ready in less than 20 minutes and that INCLUDES the bacon! We are big fans of cooking bacon in the microwave.
Everything You Need for Microwave Bacon
Do you remember those plastic bacon trays from the nineties that people used to make bacon in the microwave? Guess what, you don’t need one of those to make perfect bacon in the microwave.
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
And that’s it! You’ll have perfectly cooked bacon in now time if you have these three simple things. YAY.
How to Microwave Bacon
This process of how to cook bacon in the micorwave is as simple as 1-2-3. Here’s how you do it!
- Line a large plate with 3-4 layers of paper towel.
- Place bacon strips on top of the paper towel, being sure the bacon does not overlap.
- Go ahead and put the plate of bacon in the microwave for 3 minutes on high.
- Flip the bacon over with a fork or tongs and cook the bacon on high for another 3 minutes.
- If the bacon isn’t to your perfect bacon consistency continue to cook the bacon for 30 second increments until the bacon is perfectly cooked to your liking.
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.
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.
Crispy Bacon VS. Rubbery Bacon
There isn’t just one way to cook bacon! Some people like it crispy and some people love their bacon a little on the rubbery side. We don’t judge, we just love bacon.
Different Ways to Make Bacon
Bacon in the oven– We like to cook bacon in the oven when we have to cook a lot of bacon at one time. It is a great way to prepare bacon for a group or if you are meal prepping bacon for the week.
Bacon in the air fryer– If you have jumped on the air fryer train than you are going to love preparing your bacon in the air fryer! It only takes 5 minutes and it’s ready.
Bacon on the stove top– Bacon on the stove top is one of the more common ways to cook bacon. You place bacon in a skillet and cook it in it’s own grease, flipping every few minutes. Though this leaves you with delicious and cooked bacon, it does leave your kitchen with lots of grease splatters and a smoking kitchen
Microwave bacon– Bacon in the micorwave is great for those that don’t have an oven or any fancy cooking appliances.
The Best Meals with Bacon
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!
Ingredients
- 12 oz. medium/thick-cut bacon
Instructions
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First, line a large microwave-safe plate with 3 pieces of paper towel.
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Then, place 4-6 pieces of bacon on the plate (however many you can fit).
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Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Then, carefully flip bacon over and continue microwaving for an additional 3 minutes.
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After 6 minutes continue microwaving in increments of 30-60 seconds until your bacon reaches its desired doneness.
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Repeat the process until all bacon is cooked.
Tips & Notes
- Bacon thickness: 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.
Nutrition facts
Calories: 130kcal Carbohydrates: 2g Protein: 10g Fat: 8g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g
