Bacon! Who doesn’t love bacon? It’s crispy, delicious, and the perfect side to any breakfast! Also, it is great for BLTs or chopped in a fresh salad. I absolutely love to cook bacon in the oven.
It’s the best method because it’s super easy to clean up. There’s no splatter all over the stovetop and you don’t have to stand around flipping the bacon while having grease splatter on you. When it’s done cooking, you will have the easiest savory bacon ready for you! It’s magic! Well, it seems like it.
Can You Cook Bacon In The Oven?
Yes, you can cook bacon in the oven! It is super easy and my favorite way to make bacon! Just place it on a sheet pan with parchment paper and let it bake.
Why Cook Bacon In The Oven?
Cooking bacon in the oven has many advantages! First, it gives you time to do or make something else while it is cooking. Also, the clean-up is super easy and you don’t have to spend a lot of time cooking the bacon yourself. It is extremely convenient and it turns out incredibly crispy!
How To Cook Bacon In The Oven
To cook bacon in the oven, preheat your oven. Then, grab a sheet pan large enough to fit all of the bacon you plan on cooking. Next, line the sheet pan with parchment paper. After that, place the bacon on the parchment paper.
Then, bake the bacon in the oven. Once your bacon is done, carefully remove it from the oven and use tongs to place the bacon on paper towels. Let the bacon slightly cool and enjoy! Also, dispose of the parchment paper and grease in a trash can.
How Long To Cook Bacon In The Oven
Cooking bacon in the oven is easy and convenient. Bacon should be placed on a sheet pan with parchment paper before baking in the oven. Also, bacon takes 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees F to cook in the oven, depending on the desired crispiness.
What Kind Of Bacon Can I Cook In The Oven?
You can cook all kinds of bacon in the oven. We love cooking center-cut bacon and turkey bacon in the oven with this method.
How To Meal Prep Bacon
You can meal prep bacon! We love to cook bacon in the oven. To meal prep bacon in the oven, you can cook large amounts of it at once. Then, any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for later!
Can I Store Cooked Bacon In The Refrigerator?
Yes, if you have any extra bacon after you have cooked it, wait for it to cool and you can store it in the refrigerator. You can store it in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Also, I like to take any of the extra bacon and chop it into small pieces so it’s ready to go for a salad.
What To Do With Cooked Bacon
There are many uses for cooked crispy bacon! You can enjoy it on its own, with breakfast, in a BLT, or chopped and crumbled on top of a salad.
Delicious Recipes With Crispy Bacon
- Easy and Healthy Bacon Cheeseburger
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HOW TO COOK BACON IN THE OVEN
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kcalBacon! Who doesn’t love bacon? It’s crispy, delicious, and the perfect side to any breakfast! I absolutely love to cook bacon in the oven.
Ingredients
bacon slices
Optional: turkey bacon slices
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Then, grab a sheet pan large enough to fit all of the bacon you plan on cooking. Next, line the sheet pan with a piece of parchment paper. Or, you can use a sheet pan with tinfoil and a baking rack. Both work great and make for easy clean-up!
- Place the bacon on the parchment paper or baking rack with tinfoil underneath on the sheet pan. Make sure to cover all of the sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean-up later!
- Once the bacon is on the sheet pan, place it in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees F depending on desired crispness.
- Once your bacon is done carefully take it out of the oven. Get a plate or baking rack with a few pieces of paper towels over top. Use tongs to remove the bacon from the sheet pan and onto the paper towel. This will help to absorb any extra grease.
- Once the sheet pan that you cooked the bacon in has cooled and the grease has settled you can take the parchment paper or tinfoil and wrap it up to go in the trash! Never throw the bacon grease down the sink as it is very bad for the drain and can cause problems. Always dispose of the grease in the trash once it has cooled. Or, you can save the bacon grease for later in a heat-resistant container. It adds flavor to so many dishes!
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Notes
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Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories60
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
3.5g
5%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 5%
- Cholesterol 15mg 5%
- Sodium 210mg 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
- Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
- Sugars 0g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
