You don’t even need to know how to cook to make bacon in the microwave it’s that easy!
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.
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
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
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.
FAQ
Can you cook raw bacon in a microwave?
Yes you can cook raw bacon in the microwave. Lay the bacon on a paper towel-line microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Flip the bacon over and cook for 3 more minutes. Continue cooking in increments of 30-60 seconds or until done.
How long does it take to cook bacon in the microwave?
It takes anywhere from 6-10 minutes to microwave bacon.
What is the easiest way to cook bacon?
If you need bacon fast, the easiest way to cook it is in the microwave. However, if you’re serving a crowd, the easiest way to cook bacon is in the oven.
Is it better to put bacon in the microwave or oven?
It depends on your situation. If you’re cooking for a group of people, use the oven. If you need bacon fast, use the microwave.
Different Ways to Make Bacon
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!
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- 12 oz. medium/thick-cut bacon
- First, line a large microwave-safe plate with 3 pieces of paper towel.
- Then, place 4-6 pieces of bacon on the plate (however many you can fit).
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Then, carefully flip bacon over and continue microwaving for an additional 3 minutes.
- After 6 minutes continue microwaving in increments of 30-60 seconds until your bacon reaches its desired doneness.
- Repeat the process until all bacon is cooked.
- 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.
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