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How To Bake Bacon in the Oven
Baking bacon in the oven ensures even cooking and consistent texture, whether you prefer it chewy or crispy. By arranging bacon slices in a single layer on parchment paper and baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, you control the doneness with timing: 15-20 minutes yields chewy bacon, while 25-30 minutes produces crispy strips. This method minimizes mess and allows for easy cleanup.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
236 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% 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.