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5 from 23 votes

How to Make Bacon in the Oven

Bacon cooked in the oven is the easiest, heand-off way to cook an entire package of bacon with less mess.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230
Author: Candace

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange bacon on a parchment lined baking tray. Do not overlap.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and cooked as desired.
  • Place on paper towels to drain.

Notes

  • Refrigerate cooked bacon in zip bags for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Bacon grease can be strained and will keep in the refrigerator for 3-6 months, or in the freezer for up to a year or more. Do not store at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 230 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 109mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg