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Cooked bacon on a wire rack atop a foil lined baking sheet.
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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.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, bacon in the oven, baked bacon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 70kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon nitrate-free and sugar-free

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!

Video

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 | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 100mg