How To Bake Bacon in the Oven
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How To Bake Bacon in the Oven
Description
How To Bake Bacon in the Oven involves placing bacon strips individually on parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking and promote even cooking. The oven is preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and bacon cooks for varying times based on texture preference, from chewy to crispy. Cooking in the oven distributes heat uniformly, resulting in consistently cooked bacon without the need to flip or monitor closely. After baking, the bacon is drained on paper towels to remove excess fat, ensuring a less greasy result.
This approach makes preparing larger quantities of bacon straightforward and hands-off compared to stovetop frying. The bacon can be served with breakfast dishes, sandwiches, salads, or as a flavorful topping. Adjusting the baking time allows customization to preferred texture without burning or undercooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place bacon in a single layer on parchment paper on a baking sheet.*
- Cook for 15-20 minutes for chewy bacon or 25-30 minutes for crispy bacon.
- Remove from oven and place on a paper towel lined plate.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or foil with a nonstick cooling rack to prevent bacon from sticking and to allow fat to drain.
- Check the bacon near the end of cooking time to achieve your preferred texture—less time for chewy, more for crispy.
- Drain cooked bacon on paper towels to absorb excess grease before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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