Oven Baked Bacon Recipe
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4.9
Oven Baked Bacon Recipe
Description
The Oven Baked Bacon Recipe is straightforward: preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange bacon slices individually on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. Baking times range from 14 minutes for chewy bacon to 18 minutes for extra crisp slices, with bacon crisping further as it cools slightly. This technique promotes even cooking and reduces mess compared to stovetop frying.
Parchment paper is the preferred lining as it helps achieve a crispier texture and simplifies cleanup, though foil can substitute. Excess grease collects on the sheet and can be discarded or saved for cooking use. Because the bacon cooks evenly on all sides in the oven’s dry heat, turning the slices isn’t necessary.
The recipe is flexible and scales easily to any number of bacon slices provided they maintain single-layer spacing. This versatility makes it practical for cooking breakfast sides or adding crispy bacon toppings to dishes.
Ingredients
- 10 Bacon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange bacon slices in a single layer - not touching - on top of the parchment.
- Bake for 14 minute for chewy, 16 for crispy, and 18 for extra-crisp/crunchy bacon. *Keep in mind that the bacon will continue to crisp up while cooling.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool for several minutes before serving. Discard excess grease (or save in a jar for use in other recipes). Enjoy!
Notes
- Use parchment paper for crispier bacon and easier cleanup; foil is a suitable alternative.
- The cooking time remains constant regardless of the number of bacon slices, but ensure they do not touch.
- Save bacon grease from the pan for flavoring other dishes or discard if preferred.
- Let bacon rest on paper towels after baking to absorb excess fat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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