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slices of cooked bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

I've finally learned the secrets of how to cook bacon in the oven! With this mess-free method, cooking crispy bacon has never been easier!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon (1 package)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil so that it covers the bottom and the sides. This makes for easy cleanup! Lay a sheet of parchment paper over the foil.
  • Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the sheet pan. 10-11 slices is the maximum I recommend. The bacon can be touching on the sides, but should not be overlapping.
    1 pound bacon
    raw bacon strips on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 14-18 minutes for regular-cut bacon and 18-22 minutes for thick-cut bacon. Check your bacon at the minimum cooking time.
    oven cooked bacon on a foil lined baking sheet.
  • Once cooked to your liking, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess fat. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage: Store bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.125pound | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 283mg | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg