How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
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Cooking bacon in the oven involves placing bacon strips on a foil- or parchment-lined large rimmed baking sheet. For crispier bacon, the strips are laid on a wire rack that allows fat to drip off during baking. For softer bacon, the strips rest directly on the pan surface, retaining more moisture. Baking is done at 400°F for about 15 to 20 minutes depending on thickness and preferred doneness.
This technique yields bacon cooked evenly without the need to flip slices. The foil or parchment lining simplifies cleanup by catching rendered fat. The method is flexible and can handle varying amounts of bacon in batches large enough for groups or meal prep.
After baking, the bacon should be drained on paper towels to remove excess grease before serving warm. This method avoids stovetop splatter and requires less attention than pan frying. Oven bacon works well for breakfast plates, topping salads, or adding to sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 12-16 ounces Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Line an extra large rimmed sheet pan (at least 20x14-inches) with foil or parchment paper.
- For crispier bacon: Place an oven-safe wire rack in the pan, and lay the slices of bacon in a single layer on the rack. For softer bacon: Lay the slices of bacon in a single layer directly in the prepared pan.
- Cook the bacon for about 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon has reached your desired doneness. For thick-cut bacon, you may need to add an additional couple of minutes to the cooking time.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate or tray.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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