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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven on a Rack

A simple way to cook LOTs of bacon without the mess. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 LB bacon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  3. Set a baking rack inside the rimmed baking sheet
  4. Lay 8-10 strips of sliced bacon on the rack across the short side
  5. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10-20 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven, remove the bacon to a paper towel using kitchen tongs.  Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • use as many pieces of bacon as you can fit onto the rack
  • Any thickness of bacon works,  thinner bacon  cooks faster
  • The bacon doesn’t necessarily look as done as it is, it doesn’t seem to shrink as much in the oven.
  • Be CAREFUL removing the pan from the oven, there might be a lot of grease in the bottom of the pan.
  • Some brown sugar sprinkled on top of the bacon while it cooks is OUT OF this world!

Nutrition Information

Calories 75kcal (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Calories 75kcal 4%

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