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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven (Easy & Crispy)
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven (Easy & Crispy)

Cooking bacon in the oven produces crispy, evenly cooked slices by placing bacon strips on a parchment-lined baking tray and baking at 400°F until the desired crispness is reached. This method allows bacon fat to render gently and creates less mess compared to stovetop frying. Checking after 10 minutes prevents over- or undercooking as ovens vary.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 slices of bacon
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 Bacon slices

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then place the bacon side-by-side on the tray.
  2. Cook the bacon for 10 to 20 minutes or until it's reached your desired level of crispiness. Make sure to check on it after about 10 minutes, as some ovens cook faster. Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the bacon with tongs to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. If you're rendering the bacon fat, line a fine mesh sieve with a paper towel. Then place the sieve over a glass storage container and pour the bacon fat from the sheet tray into the sieve. Cover the glass storage container and place it in the refrigerator for future cooking needs.

Notes

  • Use a heavy-duty baking sheet to prevent warping and ensure even cooking.
  • Oven baking times vary; start checking bacon at 10 minutes to prevent overcooking or burning.
  • Drain cooked bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease before serving.
  • Rendered bacon fat can be strained through a paper-towel-lined sieve into a glass container for reuse in cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2slices of bacon Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 582mg (24%) Potassium 174mg (4%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 slices of bacon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Serving 2slices of bacon
Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 582mg 24%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.