Oven Baked Bacon

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5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    183 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Oven Baked Bacon

Oven Baked Bacon is prepared by arranging bacon strips on a rack over a foil-lined baking sheet and roasting at 400°F until crisp and golden. This method allows even cooking and fat drainage, yielding bacon with a balance of crispy edges and slightly chewy centers. It requires minimal hands-on time and produces uniform results without splattering, making it a convenient way to prepare bacon for breakfasts or recipes.

Description

This recipe involves preheating the oven and placing bacon strips in a single layer on a wire rack set over foil to catch drippings. Baking for 15 to 18 minutes at a high temperature renders fat and crisps the bacon. The rack prevents the bacon from sitting in its fat, promoting consistent texture and preventing sogginess.

The bacon develops a crisp exterior while retaining some chewiness depending on baking time. It can be served immediately, drained on paper towels to remove excess grease. This oven method reduces mess and hands-on cooking compared to stovetop frying and yields bacon suitable for breakfast plates or sandwich ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 trips Bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place baking rack on top of aluminum foil then lay bacon strips in a single layer on your baking rack.
  2. Bake 15 – 18 minutes until they reach your desired crispiness!
  3. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 183kcal (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 183kcal 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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

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