How to cook bacon in the oven
Learn how to cook bacon in the oven, it's mess free and super easy! All you need is aluminum foil, a cooling rack, a rimmed baking sheet and of course, bacon.
Servings: 10 slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with foil. Make sure you have enough foil to fold the edges up and prevent grease from running out. If you’re using a wire rack/cooling rack, place it on the foil lined baking sheet.
- Lay bacon in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet or cooling rack (if you’re using it).
- Bake until it gets crispy (according to your taste). It will take about 20-25 minutes. After 20 minutes, watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure bacon slices don't overlap so they cook evenly.
- Thicker bacon will need extra time to bake through.
- A rack will help fat separate from the bacon for a less greasy final product.
- Store excess bacon grease in a mason jar for use in other recipes!
- To store: Refrigerate leftover cooked bacon in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat bacon using the oven, microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop.
- To freeze: Freeze cooked bacon for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/10 | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 100mg