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How To Cook Bacon in the Oven
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% 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.