Thick-Cut Bacon in the Oven

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Cook thick or thin-cut bacon in the oven for crispy results every time! With no splattering grease or messy cleanup, you'll never pan-fry bacon again.

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A foil-lined baking sheet with a wire wrack lined with crispy, thick cut bacon
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 slices
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 16 slices thick-cut bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make thick cut bacon in the oven

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  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Arrange bacon strips on the baking rack.

    A foil-lined baking sheet with a wire rack, lined with slices of thick-cut bacon

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

    A foil-lined baking sheet with a wire wrack lined with crispy, thick cut bacon

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

99 Calories
8g Fat
0g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Protein 7g 14%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 104mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.