How To Cook Bacon In The Oven
Wondering how to cook bacon in the oven? We've got you covered with what temp to bake bacon at, how long to cook bacon in the oven and an easy cleanup tip!
Servings 6
Calories 315kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz bacon (original or thick cut)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Line up the bacon slices on a foil-covered, rimmed baking sheet. Bacon can be touching since it will shrink, but it should not be overlapping. (As readers have suggested, you can cover the bacon with parchment paper if desired.)
- Bake at 425˚F for 12-35 minutes, depending on the thickness of the bacon and how crispy you want it. Set the timer for 12 minutes for thin cut bacon, 15 minutes for medium cut bacon, and 20 minutes for thick cut bacon. Check it to see what you think. Use tongs to flip the bacon over if desired (flipping the bacon halfway through cooking allows it to get evenly crispy on both sides) and continue cooking it until it is as crispy as you want it checking it every 5 or 10 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer the slices to a paper towel-covered plate to drain.
- Allow the bacon grease to cool and solidify in the pan. Then, fold up the grease-covered foil and throw it away.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
- Leftover bacon can be reheated in the microwave or in a frying pan on the stovetop.
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Nutrition
Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 150mg | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
