Whether it's topping a breakfast sandwich or sitting alongside a heap of scrambled eggs, bacon just makes a meal better. Though bacon is often oven-baked or fried on the stovetop, there's nothing easier than popping a few strips in the microwave—where, yes, you can achieve crispy and chewy results. And right now, a microwavable bacon rack that over 5,600 Amazon shoppers love is on sale for $16.99.  

Nordic Ware is best known for its intricately designed bundt pans fit for any occasion, but we're turning our attention to its Bacon Rack, a plastic plate with elevated grooves to separate the bacon from its grease. It comes with a lid that prevents splatters in the microwave, and shoppers swear it creates crispy strips in minutes. 

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Aside from bacon, the microwave rack can also prepare hot dogs and sausages. After use, remove the grease with a paper towel or grease can to avoid damaging your sink. The rack isn't dishwasher-safe, but you can simply wash it with dish soap and water.

BUY IT: $16.99 (orig. $22); amazon.com

Shoppers praise the rack for cooking bacon to their preference without the hassle of getting out the cast iron skillet—one customer even said it's better than pan-fried bacon. Many reviewers recommend microwaving the bacon for one minute per strip to achieve a crispy texture.

"This product makes cooking bacon so much easier," one shopper wrote. "Also, it makes the crispiest turkey bacon I've ever had."

For bacon in minutes without making a mess, check out the Nordic Ware Bacon Rack With Lid while it's on sale for 23 percent off.