I have bacon for breakfast about 4 days a week, and in the summer, a bacon and tomato sandwich is my go-to lunch. But frying a few pieces of bacon takes awhile, and then there is the pan to clean, etc - it's a pain.
So I started baking half a package bacon at a time and storing it in the 'fridge. When I'm ready for breakfast or a sandwich I nuke a few strips on a paper towel in the microwave and Voilą - bacon in 30 seconds with no mess.
Bake it for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees.
Take it out before it's 100% done. Nuke it for 30 seconds when it's time to eat.