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Oven Baked Bacon Recipe

May 19, 2020 By Lisa 2 Comments

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Looking to make the best most flavorful bacon ever? Then you need this oven baked bacon recipe in your life!

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Oven Baked Bacon is life changing. It is the most flavorful, perfectly cooked bacon you will ever have.

Bold statement I know- but I stand by it.

Why bake bacon?

Baking bacon- especially starting with a cold oven and bringing everything up to temperature together, renders the fat perfectly- which means it is melt in your mouth delicious.

Plus, it makes the most perfectly crunchy but not burned bacon.

Like your bacon on the softer side? Just bake it a little less- that easy.

Baked bacon also helps avoid all the splatter (and occasional burns to the fore arms- ouch!) from frying on the stove-top and since it is baking in the oven it frees up the stove to cook other delicious things!

Before and after baking bacon

How to Bake Bacon?

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (foil will crisp the bacon a little more)
  • Place bacon in a single layer spaced evenly
  • Place in oven- when it’s cold!
  • Preheat oven to temp and set a timer
  • Check the bacon when the timer goes off- then bake a little longer if needed.
  • Enjoy!

Can I make a large batch and the reheat the bacon?

Yes! Make sure to store leftover bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a week.

To reheat simply toss in whatever cooking pan you are using until warmed through- flipping to heat both sides.

You can also microwave the bacon to reheat but I’d recommend turning the power lever on the microwave to 50% and heating for 10 seconds- you want to avoid cooking/burning the already cooked bacon.

The bacon is also really delicious cold- there I said it!

What to do with the leftover grease on the baking sheet?

The fat from the bacon will be perfectly rendered and you can save the drippings for use in cooking.

Just pour the rendered grease into an airtight heat safe container- (be careful because grease will be hot!) and refrigerate. Use for frying, sautéing, or adding extra flavor to gravy!

What kind of bacon should you bake?

You can use any bacon but the baking time will vary based on the thickness. The thinner the bacon the less time it will need to bake and you will want to check it a little more often.

The last 10 minutes of baking make sure to check the bacon a few times so you don’t over cook it. No one wants burned bacon!

Golden Cooked Bacon on Parchment Paper

Can you bake turkey bacon?

Yep! It will still be delicious but it won’t be as delicious as pork bacon. Turkey bacon is a combination of mostly dark meat with some white meet.  The fat content is different and well it’s just not real bacon.

That being said it is still tasty and can still be baked.

What to use bacon in?

  • Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts (coming soon!)
  • Breakfast Tacos
  • Breakfast Burritos
  • Apple Chutney Bacon Burger (AKA the best burger ever!)
  • Green Chile Burger (also delicious!)
  • Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese

What is your favorite way to eat bacon! Are you team crunchy or team soft?

Let me know in the comments below!

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Oven Baked Bacon Recipe

Author: Lisa
Looking to make the best most flavorful bacon ever? Then you need this oven baked bacon recipe in your life!
5 from 3 votes
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Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bacon

Instructions
 

  • Place bacon on a foil or parchment lined rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Place bacon in cold oven.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and set a timer for 15 minutes.
  • By the timer hits 15 minutes your oven will most likely be preheated- check your bacon and depending on how crispy you want it bake it for another 2-5 minutes.
  • Bacon is done when it is golden.

Notes

Lisa’s Tips 
  • The thickness of your bacon will determine how long it needs to be baked- thicker will need a little longer
  • If your oven heats unevenly then turn the tray halfway through baking (~8-10-minute mark)
  • Make sure to keep an eye on it those last few minutes of baking- you don’t want to burn the bacon.
  • Store leftover bacon in an airtight container. 
  • The fat from the bacon will be perfectly rendered and you can save the drippings for use in cooking. Just pour the rendered grease into an airtight heat safe container- (be careful because grease will be hot!) and refrigerate. Use for frying or sautéing.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 112mgVitamin A: 21IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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  1. MALLORIE

    November 18, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    You saved my breakfast again!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 18, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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