Best Easy Microwave Bacon Recipes

EASY MICROWAVE BACON

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Disclaimer: Based on a review, I DO NOT recommend using a paper plate. This is a quick and easy way to get nice crispy/chewy bacon in the microwave. I've been making it this way for years, and thought I would share. This method sure beats the spattered grease mess all over the stove top from pan frying, or having to use the oven in the hot summertime. Enjoy! NOTE: Cooking times will vary according to your microwave, the type of bacon, and your desired level of crispness/ chewiness, so feel free to adjust cooking times as necessary. If this is the first time you use my method, be sure to closely monitor the process and check often.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Pork

Time 11m

Yield 6 slices bacon, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

6 slices thick slice bacon (such as Hormel Black Label 'Thick Slice')
3 white paper towels

Steps:

Note: I DO NOT recommend a paper plate due to danger of fire.
On a microwave-safe dish (such as a Corelle dinner plate/or 8 x 10-inch Pyrex glass baking dish), lay down 2 sheets (double layer) white paper towels. Place 6 thick slices bacon on the paper towels (not overlapping each other). Cover the bacon slices with 1 sheet of white paper towel.
Microwave on high for 5 to 6* minutes.
Rotate dish and microwave on high for about 5 to 6* minutes more (*note: microwave ovens vary, so cooking times may vary; time is for my microwave), or until done to your liking (I like mine crisp). Be careful not to burn the bacon.
Remove from microwave. Your bacon is ready!
NOTE: You can use regular slice bacon as well, just reduce cooking time by a minute or two.

BACON AND SOUR CREAM EASY MICROWAVE POTATOES

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Yummy loaded baked potatoes on a weeknight? Sure! This easy microwave recipe gets it done-bacon, sour cream, melty cheese and all.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 small baking potato es (1-1/4 lb.)
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided

Steps:

Prick potatoes in several places with fork; place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 11 min. or until tender.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Mash potatoes in medium bowl with sour cream. Stir in 1/2 each of the cheese and bacon; spoon into shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.
Microwave 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 12 g

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