How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Avoid a splattered stove top and pan scrubbing by learning How to Cook Bacon in the Oven. Oven baked bacon is perfectly cooked every time.
Equipment
- 1 Large Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray Optional
- 12 Slices Uncooked Bacon
Instructions
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C and line a large baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If you do not have parchment paper or aluminum foil, spray the baking pan lightly with a non-stick cooking spray.Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Place strips of bacon at least ¼" apart on the lined baking pan. Do not let the strips of bacon touch.12 Slices Uncooked Bacon
- Bake. Bake the bacon for 18 to 20 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through the baking time to ensure the bacon cooks evenly.
- Cool. Using tongs, transfer the bacon to a triple layer of paper towels to drain.
Notes
My Top Tips for Perfectly Cooked Bacon
♡ Make sure to place strips of bacon at least ¼" apart so that they don't stick together while cooking. This gives beautiful single strips of bacon every time.
♡ If you cook two pans of bacon in the oven at the same time, switch the pans between the racks in addition to rotating them at the midway point of baking.
♡ Cut bacon slices in half. This is a great trick to control portion sizes which saves calories and money.
Make-Ahead & Storage
After the bacon has cooled, blot each slice with a paper towel to remove excess fat. Store the bacon in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight wrapping or container. You can wrap the strips of bacon in parchment paper, cling wrap, or aluminum foil. Or place them in an airtight container with a lid or zipper-sealed plastic bag. Cooked bacon can be refrigerated up to 1 week and frozen for up to 1 month.
How to Reheat Cooked Bacon
Use a Skillet - Place strips of bacon in a large skillet and gently heat them over medium heat until they are warmed.
Use the Oven - Place the cooked bacon in a parchment-lined baking pan and bake at 300°F for just a few minutes until the bacon is warmed.
Use the Microwave - Place a few strips on a paper towel-covered microwave-safe plate and cover with another paper towel. Microwave the bacon for 30-second bursts until the bacon is warmed.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 44mg | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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