Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon
Discover the ultimate way to achieve perfectly crisp bacon without the hassle of stovetop splatter in this easy recipe for Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon. Using thick-cut bacon, this technique delivers irresistibly crunchy strips cooked to perfection with minimal cleanup, thanks to a foil-lined baking sheet or optional baking rack for extra crispiness. With just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven, you’ll enjoy consistent results every time, making it a go-to method for breakfast sides, savory bacon crumbles for salads, or the perfect addition to any sandwich or burger. Elevate your bacon game with this simple, mess-free approach that’s sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Thick-cut bacon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Alternatively, you can use a baking rack set over the baking sheet for even crisper bacon.
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap. If using a baking rack, arrange the bacon over the rack.
Place the baking sheet in the middle of the preheated oven.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon and your desired level of crispiness. Check the bacon around the 12-minute mark to gauge its progress, as oven times may vary.
Once the bacon is cooked to your preferred level of crispness, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven using oven mitts.
Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease and to allow it to crisp up further as it cools.
Serve immediately as a side for breakfast, as part of a sandwich, or crumble it over salads or baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.2 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.8 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 6480 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 810 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
