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Crispy cooked bacon strips on a white plate with a rustic kitchen background.

Thick-Cut Bacon in the Oven

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course breakfast and brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the rack in the center.
  • Optional: Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
  • Lay the bacon strips out flat on the baking sheet, close together but not overlapping.
    Bacon sliced on a baking sheet with aluminum foil for oven cooking.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the bacon in the last few minutes to achieve your desired crispness.
    Crispy bacon strips on baking sheet with foil.
  • Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
    Crispy bacon strips on paper towel drying after cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mg
Keyword bacon, breakfast, oven baked bacon
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