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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

For a hand's off, no-mess method, learn How to Cook Bacon in the Oven. To keep things easy, use a rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings (2 slices each)
Calories 267kcal
Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon (see note 1)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean up. Set a rack on top if using.
  • Arrange the bacon in a single layer. Bake until bacon is cooked to your desired doneness (start checking at 10 minutes; I usually bake it for about 15 minutes). Remove from oven and drain on paper towels.

Notes

  1. Bacon: These recipes work for all bacon: regular bacon, thick-cut bacon, turkey bacon, cured or uncured bacon. The cook time will very between regular and thick-cut bacon, though.
  2. Yield: 1 pound of regular bacon usually has 16 slices, enough for 8 servings, 2 slices each. Thick-cut bacon will have 10-12 slices per pound.
  3. Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 slices | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 286mg | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg