How to Microwave Bacon

Believe it or not, your microwave can make crispy, delicious bacon. Cooking bacon in the microwave avoids the mess of frying on the stovetop or baking in the oven. Once you see how easy it is, you may never go back. Microwave bacon adds a salty crunch to baked potatoes, texture to creamy soups, or even a salty-sweet twist to cupcakes. Anyday shallow dishes fit 4-5 strips of bacon at once, with more strips layered between paper towels. The silicone-lined lid traps grease, keeping your microwave clean.

Important Note: When taking the Anyday dish out of the microwave, carefully place it on a dry kitchen towel or trivet. Placing the Anyday onto a cold counter or in the sink may cause the dish to crack when it’s holding hot bacon fat.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work—, and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.