How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    262

Achieve perfectly crisp, evenly cooked bacon with minimal effort and maximum flavor by baking it in the oven. This method renders the fat beautifully, leaving you with crispy strips and a pool of clean, flavorful bacon grease for future culinary adventures.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    0 g
  • Cholesterol
    27 mg
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    574 mg
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 18 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the bacon and your desired level of crispiness. (18 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Check the bacon frequently towards the end of the baking time to prevent burning. The bacon is done when it's golden brown and crispy. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Let the bacon cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the crispy, delicious bacon on its own, in sandwiches, salads, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. (5 minutes)

For extra crispy bacon, place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet before arranging the bacon. This allows hot air to circulate around each slice.
Don't discard the rendered bacon grease! Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve and store it in the refrigerator for up to a month. Use it to sauté vegetables, fry eggs, or add flavor to soups and sauces.
For a smoky flavor, try using applewood-smoked or hickory-smoked bacon.
Adjust baking time based on bacon thickness. Thicker bacon requires longer baking time.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 87 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Timothy Erdman

    Baking bacon is the only way to go! No more splattering grease on the stove.

  • Viola Frami

    The bacon came out perfectly crispy every time. Thanks for the tip about saving the bacon grease – it's a game-changer!

  • Maci Koepp

    I never thought of baking bacon before! It's so much easier and cleaner than frying it in a pan.

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