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Oven Baked Bacon

Making oven baked bacon could not be simpler! This easy recipe results in perfect bacon every single time. You'll never use the stove or microwave again!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 slices of bacon
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 to 12 lices Bacon

Instructions

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  1. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Lay bacon slices in a single layer without overlapping on the parchment paper.
  3. Place in a cold oven, then turn oven on to 400 degrees F. Bake until desired degree of doneness, usually around 25 minutes for done and soft, closer to 30 minutes for done and crispy. Using kitchen tongs, remove bacon from pan and place on paper towel-lined plate to drain. Leftover bacon can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The bacon can also be frozen for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one slice of bacon
  • This recipe is made using "regular cut" bacon. If you use thin-sliced bacon, you will need to decrease the baking time slightly, and if you use thick-sliced bacon, you will need to increase the baking time slightly.
  • My favorite brand/type of bacon is Applegate Sunday Bacon. It's uncured and since we found it and started buying it regularly, it's totally taken our bacon to the next level. If you have another go-to brand or type, I'd love to hear about it!
  • After removing the bacon from the parchment paper, you can pour the bacon grease into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 month. Use it to make nuts and bolts snack mix, fry eggs, make grilled cheese sandwiches, or use it to pop popcorn!
  • Once the bacon has cooled, you can place it in an even layer on a clean, parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Place the frozen bacon in a freezer-safe zip-top bag and store in the freezer for up to 1 month. To reheat, simply microwave for 15 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 91kcal (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices of bacon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Calories 91kcal 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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