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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
For a hand's off, no-mess method, learn How to Cook Bacon in the Oven. To keep things easy, use a rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 slices each)
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon (see note 1)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean up. Set a rack on top if using.
- Arrange the bacon in a single layer. Bake until bacon is cooked to your desired doneness (start checking at 10 minutes; I usually bake it for about 15 minutes). Remove from oven and drain on paper towels.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Bacon: These recipes work for all bacon: regular bacon, thick-cut bacon, turkey bacon, cured or uncured bacon. The cook time will very between regular and thick-cut bacon, though.
- Yield: 1 pound of regular bacon usually has 16 slices, enough for 8 servings, 2 slices each. Thick-cut bacon will have 10-12 slices per pound.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 slices
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
974mg
(41%)
Potassium
286mg
(8%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 slices each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 slices | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.