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Easy Baked Bacon Recipe
Bacon is at the top of our family’s favorite foods list and half of the bacon is eaten before it ever gets to the table with all the ‘sampling’ going on. That’s why I love to bake bacon in the oven because it’s a great way to get our breakfast on the table. Bacon makes everything better! For example, we love bacon in Baked Potatoes, Cobb Salad, Omelettes, Burgers, Zuppa Toscana, Tortilla Breakfast Wrap, and Grilled Cheese. If you are a bacon lover this oven-baked bacon recipe is a must-try, and it’s also perfect for regular or thick-sliced bacon.
Baked Bacon Video
Watch Natasha bake bacon in the oven and stay tuned until the end to see how you can use those pan drippings. You will be surprised at how easy this is, so go forth and bake some bacon.
How to Buy the Best Bacon
There are so many options and types of bacon, it can be overwhelming! Any package of bacon will work in the oven, but you can pick better-quality bacon for saltiness, flavor, and texture. Here’s what to look for:
Ingredients – bacon should have a simple list of ingredients. Center-cut – has 25-30% less fat at the ends Consider the cut – thick-cut bacon has a different texture and cooking time than the regular cut, so see our notes on how long to bake bacon depending on the cut you’ve purchased
How to Bake Bacon in the Oven
Pro Tip: Keep the rendered pork fat (especially if you have high-quality bacon). Use it for making Hash Browns or Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Let the bacon grease cool for 10 minutes then pour it into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Common Questions
Oven-baked bacon is the most efficient way to cook up a bigger batch of bacon. We love this method for a lazy Saturday morning, paired with our fluffy Scrambled Eggs and sliced avocado for the perfect breakfast.
To Refrigerate: Let bacon drain on paper towels then cool completely to room temperature. Transfer to a zip-top bag, remove excess air, and refrigerate for 4-5 days. To Reheat: You can re-crisp bacon on a skillet, in the oven, or air fryer. I don’t recommend reheating in the microwave because it gets chewy and rubbery.
Recipes with Bacon
Now that you know how to bake bacon in the oven, let me know your favorite things to serve with it in the comments. These are our favorite ways to serve crispy baked bacon.
BLT Sandwich Eggs Benedict Deviled Eggs with Bacon Cheese Ball with Bacon BLT Pasta Salad Avocado Chicken Salad
