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Oven Fried Bacon

Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword how-to-bake-bacon, oven-fried-bacon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 slices (may vary)
Calories 150kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 16 slices thick sliced bacon (1 lb)
  • 2 jellyroll pans or similar rimmed pan
  • parchment paper aluminum foil or oven rack fitted into the pan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 jelly roll pans with parchment paper.
  • Alternatively, you can use heavy duty aluminum foil or fit the pan with an oven safe rack sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the bacon on the pan without touching.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes. Adjust the baking time as needed based on the thickness of the bacon.
  • After baking remove from the pan to paper towels to drain.
  • Freeze the bacon drippings in an ice cube tray then store in a plastic bag.

Notes

Variations - Prior to baking:
1.) Sprinkle the bacon slices liberally with brown sugar
2.) Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper
3.) Brush with pure maple syrup

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 71mg | Vitamin A: 13IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg