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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Published: Mar 28, 2021 · Modified: Nov 1, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Learn How to Cook Bacon in the Oven, without the mess, without the rack! All you need is a sheet pan and parchment paper for easy cleanup. Try it once and you will never cook it on the stove again.

Crispy bacon on parchment paper.
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  • Why This Method Works
  • How to Cook Bacon in the Oven?
  • How long should bacon be cooked in the oven?
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  • How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Why This Method Works

If you ever fried bacon in the pan, you know the mess it makes. Splatter on the stove and everything around it can be frustrating. No more! I started cooking bacon in the oven and never looked back! It's a mess-free, hands-off method and the bacon still comes out crispy every time. You can serve it for breakfast or as a salad topping, in sandwiches or burgers!

Serve this crispy bacon with hard-boiled eggs, French toast or fluffy pancakes. You can also chop it and use it in my broccoli salad recipe.

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven?

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper. I don't recommend aluminum foil.
  • Place bacon strips on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, do not over-crowd.
  • Bake until crispy.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

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Raw bacon strips on a baking sheet.

How long should bacon be cooked in the oven?

That depends on the thickness of the bacon strips. The thinner, the faster it cooks. The thick-cut bacon may need up to 20 minutes.

Best Tips!

  • do not over-crowd the baking pan or the bacon won't be crispy;
  • use parchment paper for easy clean up; I don't recommend aluminum foil as the bacon tends to stick to it;
  • the thicker the bacon, the longer the cooking time; adjust accordingly;
  • save the bacon grease and use it in place of oil in other dishes.
Cooked bacon on plate.

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Crispy bacon on parchment paper.

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Author: Anna
Learn How to Cook Bacon in the Oven, without the mess, without the rack! All you need is a sheet pan and parchment paper for easy cleanup. Try it once and you will never cook it on the stove again.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 23 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 183 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 slices of bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  • Line a large baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper. I don’t recommend aluminum foil.
  • Place bacon strips on the sheet, do not over-crowd.
  • Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the bacon. I cooked mine for 18 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Notes

  • The thick-cut bacon may need up to 20 minutes.
  • I don’t recommend aluminum foil as the bacon tends to stick to it.
  • Save the bacon grease and use it in place of oil in other dishes.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 87mg | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Betsy says

    March 29, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for this! I've thought of cooking bacon in the oven before but never knew exactly how to go about it. These directions are great! This is so easy! So simple! The bacon turns out perfect!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      April 11, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      Awesome! Thanks, Betsy!

      Reply
  2. Lily says

    March 29, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for all of these tips, they were so helpful, I made the bacon for brunch and we loved it, and loved that it was mess-free.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      April 11, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      Yay for mess-free bacon! Thanks, Lily!

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    March 29, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Such a slick way to do this! Great for big families.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      April 11, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks, Katie!

      Reply
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