Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 3 to 5 minutes
Here's How:
1. Place a microwave-safe paper towel in a micro dish large enough to fit a single layer of bacon slices (4 to 6 slices).
2. Cover with another paper towel.
3. Six slices should take about 4 to 5 minutes on high, depending on the wattage of your microwave and the thickness of the bacon.
4. Start checking after the first two minutes, and continue cooking at one minute intervals until you can judge the cooking time for the way you like it.
5. Remember that foods continue to cook even after the timer goes off in a microwave, so let it rest a few minutes before you dive in to let it crisp up and avoid burns.
Tips:
1. Consult your microwave manual for more specific times.
2. A rotating base in the microwave is highly recommended for even cooking, and most come with one built in these days.
3. This method reduces curling of the bacon, resulting in flat strips.
What You Need:
* Bacon
* Microwave
* Paper Towels
* Large, flat, microwave-proof dinner plate
--- Microwave Bacon Frittata
Microwave Bacon Frittata is a super quick and easy recipe for an egg main dish you can make morning or night.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
* 4 slices bacon
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 6 eggs
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* dash pepper
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Cook bacon, either on the stovetop or in the microwave oven, until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Cook green bell pepper in bacon drippings, either on the stovetop or in the microwave, until crisp-tender.
In medium bowl, beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in bacon and green bell pepper.
Melt butter in 9" glass pie dish. Add egg mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes, then rotate the dish. Cover and cook on high for 1/2 to 2 minutes longer or until egg mixture is just set. Sprinkle with cheeses, cover, and let stand for 4 minutes, then cut into wedges to serve. Serves 3-4
