Easy Crispy Bacon in the Oven
Whether you’re making bacon with breakfast or as an ingredient for lunch or dinner, you may not want to cook it on the stovetop. This is where baking bacon in the oven comes in!
Not only does baking your bacon make less mess on your stove top but it allows you to cook all your breakfast goodies at the same time so they’re all hot when served.
The Pan for Baking your Bacon
The pan that you choose for baking can be a bit more important than you think. Based on the qualities of the pan, the bacon may not cook evenly, as fast or too fast.
Don’t forget to save that grease!
While bacon grease can be an amazing ingredient to add to roasted vegetables like potatoes or brussel sprouts, it can also be used to season cast iron or as a cooking oil for eggs.
To save this delicious oil for later, strain the drippings into a glass container. Let the jar and the oil cool to room temperature. If you’re not going to use the grease soon, transfer to the fridge for longer storage.
Looking for more recipes? You might enjoy this Oven Roasted Chicken or this Cinnamon Spice Zucchini Bread.
Tools and Ingredients
A large jelly roll pan – Ideally, large enough to fit a full pack of bacon
Package(s) of bacon
Oven that reaches 350°F
Tongs
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F
Align the slices on the jelly roll pan so that the slices do not overlap.
Once the oven is preheated, add the prepared jelly roll pan to the oven.
Set your timer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, take out and flip the pieces over. Continue to bake for another 15 minutes or until your desired crispness has been reached.
Serve and enjoy!
Don’t forget to save the bacon grease !
While bacon grease can be an amazing ingredient to add to roasted vegetables like potatoes or brussel sprouts, it can also be used to season cast iron or as a cooking oil for eggs.
To save this delicious oil for later, strain the drippings into a glass container. Let the jar and the oil cool to room temperature. If you’re not going to use the grease soon, transfer to the fridge for longer storage.
FAQ:
Why should I bake Bacon in the oven?
Baking in the oven makes less mess on your stove top. It also allows you to cook more breakfast goodies at the same time so they’re all served hot.
Does the pan I use make a difference?
The pan that you choose for baking your bacon can be a bit more important than you think. Based on the qualities of the pan, it may not cook evenly, as fast or too fast.
In general, glass baking dishes will take longer to cook food and will be best for casseroles. Metal pans are best for
Do I have to flip the bacon?
While it isn’t completely necessary to flip the bacon when you bake it, it does help to evenly cook. If you’re really running around your kitchen in the morning, you can skip the flip.
How do I save the drippings?
To save this delicious oil for later, strain the drippings into a glass container. Let the jar and the oil cool to room temperature. If you’re not going to use the bacon grease soon, transfer to the fridge for longer storage.
How do I use bacon fat?
You can use bacon fat in place of almost any cooking oil. Bacon grease is amazing to add on roasted vegetables like potatoes or brussel sprouts, it can also be used to season cast iron or as a cooking oil for eggs.
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