How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare a microwave-safe dish

   Place several layers of paper towels over the dish.
   
   The paper towels will absorb all the bacon grease, leaving a mess-free kitchen, which means no dirty dishes to wash.
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   Step 2: preferably glass or Pyrex.

   Don't overlap them, or the bacon won't cook evenly. ,, Heat the bacon in the microwave for approximately 3 minutes on the highest setting, or 30 seconds per slice.
   
   Note that the time may vary by microwave and according to the amount of bacon cooking. , Remove the bacon from the plate and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess grease.
   
   Allow it to sit for about 1 minute to cool.
   
   Remove the bacon from the paper towels promptly or it will stick, leaving pieces of paper towel on the bacon. , Bacon cooked this way is crispy and delicious, and it won't have as much fat as pan-fried bacon, so it's actually healthier.
   
   Enjoy the crisp bacon with your eggs or pancakes, in a toasted bacon and tomato sandwich, or as a snack.
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   Step 3: Lay up to six uncooked bacon strips across the paper towels.

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   Step 4: Place a layer of paper towels over the top of the bacon strips.This will prevent splattering grease from creating a mess in your microwave.

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   Step 5: Cook the bacon.

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   Step 6: Drain the bacon.

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   Step 7: Eat the bacon.

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