How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Learn how to cook bacon in the oven. It takes just 20 minutes and it comes out perfectly every time - no mess, no splatters, no burns. Easy and delicious!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crispy bacon, how to cook bacon in the oven

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 236kcal

Author: Don't Mess With Mama

Equipment

Baking pan
Tongs

Ingredients

12 oz. package of nitrate-free bacon
parchment paper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
Cut bacon in half lengthwise so each piece is about 5-6 inches long.
Remove bacon from package and line on parchment paper in baking pan. Line each piece next to each other – avoid overlapping.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Use tongs to transfer bacon to a plate with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
Drain bacon fat into a glass container and store in the refrigerator to use later as a cooking oil.

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