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How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

Learn How To Cook Bacon In The Oven with this easy, no-preheat method. It’s hands-off, mess-free, and the best way to get perfectly crispy bacon every time. 🥓
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword how to cook bacon in the oven
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 -12 slices
Calories 92kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 8-12 slices bacon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
    Rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Arrange bacon: Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer. They can touch but I usually don’t overlap them.
    8-12 slices bacon
    Seven pieces of bacon arranged on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Place in a cold oven: Put the bacon in a cold oven, that’s right, no preheating!
  • Turn oven on: Now you can turn the oven to 425°F.
  • Bake: Set a timer for 15 minutes. Start Timer Check on it after 15 minutes, it will most likely need more time to get crispy (and your oven may not even reach 425°F yet!) Add another 5-10 minutes and check until your desired level of crispiness is reached. Start Timer It all depends on bacon thickness and your oven. No need to flip the bacon or rotate the pan
    Three images showing a phone with a time set for 15 minutes and then the bacon during halfway through cooking and then at the end.
  • Voila: Use tongs to move the bacon slices to a paper towel lined plate. They’ll usually crisp up a little more as it cools!
    Side-by-side images of removing the bacon from the baking tray with tongs and laying it on a paper-towel lined plate to soak up the extra grease.
  • Enjoy: Yum, enjoy that crisp perfect bacon and easy to clean sheet pan!
    Side-by-side image of bacon plated on a white serving plate then on a plate wit buttermilk waffles.

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Notes

  • Store: Let the cooked bacon cool completely, then store it in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Place a paper towel in the container to help absorb excess grease and keep the bacon from getting soggy.
  • Freezer: Lay the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2–3 months.
  • Reheating: Reheat bacon in the microwave for 15–30 seconds, in a skillet over medium heat, or in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until warmed through and crisp again. Frozen bacon can be reheated straight from the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | 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