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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

This is the easiest way to cook bacon and it results in nice, flat, crispy pieces of bacon every time! No more messy skillets or grease burns while slaving over the stove.

Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Sarah Robinson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Place bacon on 2 cookie sheets or broiler pans (to catch the grease), making sure that no pieces are touching or overlapping.
  • Cook for about 10-15 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10-15 minutes (or until desired crispiness).
  • Place on paper towel to remove as much grease as possible.

Notes

The results are nice and flat, crispy pieces of bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 150mg | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg