How To Cook Bacon in the Oven
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5
80 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How To Cook Bacon in the Oven
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This recipe explains how to cook bacon in the oven to reach your desired level of crispiness. Using parchment paper on a baking sheet prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier. Baking evenly crisps the bacon strips without the need for constant attention, making it a reliable way to prepare bacon for breakfast or sandwiches.
Description
Cooking bacon in the oven involves laying the strips flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baking at 400°F. The heat crisps the bacon while allowing the fat to render slowly, resulting in evenly cooked strips with minimal curling. Timing between 15 to 20 minutes adjusts crispiness to personal preference.
This method frees stovetop space and reduces splatter. After baking, transferring the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate helps absorb excess grease and maintains crisp texture. The oven technique is well suited for batches of bacon and consistent results.
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Ingredients
- 12 lices Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the bacon slices on top of the parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is the crispiness that you prefer.
- Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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