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Bacon in the Oven

This less-mess, no-fail way to cook bacon in the oven will become the only way you'll ever prepare it. It's just so smart to fix bake it!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon in the oven, how to cook bacon in the oven
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Rachel Tiemeyer

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean up. Place a metal rack on top of the baking sheet. Line the bacon up side by side, making sure the pieces do not overlap.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes for thin-cut bacon or 25-30 minutes for thick-cut bacon, depending on your desired doneness. That's it!

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Notes

Where We Buy Our Bacon: Our favorite uncured, sugar-free bacon is from ButcherBox. Read my honest review of this healthy meat subscription box service. I've been getting their boxes for years now!

Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 375mg