How to Bake Bacon in the Oven
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
91 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
How to Bake Bacon in the Oven
Description
How to Bake Bacon in the Oven focuses on cooking 8-10 regular or thick-cut slices laid out flat or wavy on parchment- or foil-lined sheet pans, optionally with a wire rack. The high oven temperature crisps the bacon evenly while allowing the fat to render without spattering. Regular bacon typically bakes 15-20 minutes, while thick-cut requires closer to 20-25 minutes. After baking, draining the bacon on paper towels helps absorb excess grease for better texture and flavor.
The resulting bacon has a balance of crisp edges and some chewiness depending on thickness and personal preference. This oven technique frees up stovetop space and reduces the common mess by containing drippings on the pan. It’s practical for breakfasts, sandwiches, or recipes requiring cooked bacon.
Cooked bacon can be stored refrigerated in airtight containers up to 3-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheating options include an oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes or microwaving on a paper towel in short intervals.
Ingredients
- 8-10 lices Bacon regular or thick-cut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Arrange Bacon Slices: Place bacon in a single layer on a large sheet pan either lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and a wire rack. Lift up pieces of the bacon to give it a wavy appearance, if you’d prefer.
- Bake in Oven: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-25 minutes. Regular-cut bacon will take 15-20 minutes while thick-cut bacon will take closer to 20-25 minutes.
- Drain on Plate: Remove bacon from oven and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat dry with additional paper towels to remove excess grease. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store cooked bacon tightly sealed in the fridge for 3-5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze bacon in airtight containers for up to 3 months to extend shelf life.
- Reheat bacon in an oven or air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes, or microwave in short bursts on paper towels to restore crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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