how long to cook bacon in microwave
1 Cover the bacon slices with 1 sheet of white paper towel. 2  Microwave on high for 5 to 6* minutes. 3  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).