Crumbled bacon has a variety of uses and can be added to recipes for texture and flavor. Salads, soups, casseroles, baked potatoes and stuffings are just a few of the dishes that crumbled bacon can enhance. Bacon is high in sodium, fat and cholesterol, with a whopping 11 milligrams of cholesterol in one slice, fried. For a leaner option, try turkey bacon.

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Stovetop Cooking

Step 1
     Place the bacon in the pan. Do not overlap the pieces so that they cook evenly.

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Step 2
     Place the pan over medium-low heat and cook until the bacon is browned to taste. Turn frequently.

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Step 3
     Remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to dry.

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Step 4
     Wait until the bacon cools and crumble with your hands.

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Microwave Cooking

Step 1
     Line a microwaveable plate with 2 paper towels.

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Step 2
     Lay 4 strips of bacon on top of the toweling. Do not allow the strips to lay on top of each other.

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Step 3
     Cover bacon strips with another paper towel.

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Step 4
     Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes for chewy bacon, or 4 to 5 minutes for crispy bacon. If you are using turkey bacon adjust time to 2 1/2 to 3 minutes for chewy, and 3 to 4 minutes for crispy.

Things You'll Need

Bacon Pan Paper towel Kitchen shears Slotted spoon Tip Cooking bacon in the microwave cuts down on fat consumption, as the fat soaks into the paper towels while the bacon cooks.

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  references
  
      ifood.tv: Crumbled Bacon Recipes
    
      The Good Life: Microwave Oven Cooked Bacon
    
      USDA National Nutrient Database: Pork, Bacon, Cooked, Pan-Fried
    
      USDA National Nutrient Database: Pork, Bacon, Cooked, Microwaved
       




  references
  
      ifood.tv: Crumbled Bacon Recipes
    
      The Good Life: Microwave Oven Cooked Bacon
    
      USDA National Nutrient Database: Pork, Bacon, Cooked, Pan-Fried
    
      USDA National Nutrient Database: Pork, Bacon, Cooked, Microwaved
  • Bacon
  • Pan
  • Paper towel
  • Kitchen shears
  • Slotted spoon

Cooking bacon in the microwave cuts down on fat consumption, as the fat soaks into the paper towels while the bacon cooks.

      ifood.tv: Crumbled Bacon Recipes
    
      The Good Life: Microwave Oven Cooked Bacon
    
      USDA National Nutrient Database: Pork, Bacon, Cooked, Pan-Fried
    
      USDA National Nutrient Database: Pork, Bacon, Cooked, Microwaved