Oven Cooked Bacon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
43 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
International
Oven Cooked Bacon Recipe
Description
The bacon strips are arranged close but not overlapping on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet to catch drippings and ensure even cooking. Baking at 400°F for about 15 to 20 minutes crisps the bacon depending on thickness. The method eliminates the need for constant monitoring or flipping, making it convenient and consistent.
After cooking, bacon is drained on paper towels to remove excess fat. The recipe notes that using a wire rack is unnecessary and may prolong cooking and complicate cleaning. The foil lining greatly simplifies cleanup by catching grease.
This method works for both thin and thick-cut bacon and can be easily adjusted by cooking time to reach desired crispness.
Ingredients
- 12 lices Bacon thin or thick-cut bacon, 1 package
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the baking sheet. Because they will shrink as they cook, you can place the bacon slices close together, but don't overlap them. Bake until the bacon is crispy, about 15 - 20 minutes depending on its thickness.
- Remove from oven and let the bacon slices cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Then, serve immediately, store in the fridge, or freeze in a freezer ziplock bag.
Notes
- Use a large rimmed baking sheet lined with heavy-duty foil for easy cleanup and to catch bacon fat drippings.
- Cook bacon at 400°F to achieve crispiness in 15-25 minutes depending on thickness.
- No flipping or constant monitoring is needed; place bacon in oven and set timer.
- A wire rack is not necessary and may increase cooking time and cleanup difficulty.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3.3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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