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The Easiest Way to Cook Bacon - Butter With A Side of Bread
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

The Easiest Way to Cook Bacon is actually in the oven! It cooks more evenly and has a lovely crisp texture. It's less hassle and less mess- try it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Easiest Way to Cook Bacon
Servings: 18
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Equipment

  • 2 large pieces of foil
  • 1 baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs sliced bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Then, line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan (something with sides) with foil so that several inches overhang the sides.
  • Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the lined pan. The bacon can be touching on the sides, but try not to overlap the pieces. Gently bend the overhang to curve around the top of the pan of bacon, to create a barrier so the bacon grease doesn't splatter all over your oven.
  • Bake the bacon for 20-25 minutes, until the desired level of crispness has been reached. I typically set a timer for 20 minutes, then check the bacon and add time as needed.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to help drain excess grease. Let the bacon cool for about 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for about a week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 50mg | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg