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How to Cook Bacon in The Oven

Rather than frying my bacon in a pan and letting the fat render, I like to arrange my bacon on baking sheets and cook it in the oven.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, bacon fat, BLT, technique
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 473kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon of choice
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil followed by a piece of parchment paper. Top with a wire rack (optional).
  • Arrange the strips of bacon in an even single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy, about 18 to 20 minutes (depending on the thickness of the bacon, I like to check on my bacon at around 16 minutes).
  • Remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 225mg | Vitamin A: 42IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg