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Perfect Crispy Bacon in Oven! {It Works!}

May 6, 2013 By Heidi 36 Comments

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This Perfect Crispy Bacon in Oven recipe is such a game changer… and it works like a charm!Perfect Crispy Bacon in Oven Trick at TheFrugalGirls.com

There’s nothing better than a Crispy piece of Bacon served with your morning Breakfast, right?

We all know it… Bacon makes everything better!  That’s why I just had to share with you this life changing less-mess bacon tip a friend shared with me: it’s the Perfect Crispy Bacon in Oven trick!  What?  Without the splattery mess?!?

Yes!  Did you know you can cook bacon in the oven?  There’s no flipping, no splattering, no standing over the stove, and you’ll get crispy bacon perfection every time!  Yay to that!

Trust me, you’ll love this tip for how to prepare perfect crispy bacon every time!

Here’s how to cook bacon in the oven with aluminum foil or parchment paper, without splattering…

Perfect Crispy Bacon in Oven

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What is the Secret to Crispy Bacon?

Would you like extra crispy bacon?  It’s simple!  Rather than cooking your bacon on the stove, you need to cook it in the oven to achieve perfectly crispy bacon… every time!

How Long Does it Take for Bacon to Get Crispy in Oven?

In just 15 – 25 minutes you can have perfectly crispy bacon straight out of the oven!  Plus, it’s hassle free and mess free!

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Perfect Crispy Bacon Recipe:

Lauren writes: “Works really well”

Rayna writes: “So much cleaner than pan frying turned out perfectly crispy”

Jessica writes: “The way I always cook it now”

Christina writes: “Cooking bacon in the oven has changed my life!!”

Toni writes: “No more frying bacon for me!!!”

Jenny writes: “This was WAY TOO EASY! No more stove top bacon for us!”

Christina writes: “Cooking bacon in the oven has changed my life!!”

Tracey writes: “My husband, the ultimate bacon lover, says this is the best way he has ever had bacon! Less greasy, more crispy, and easier to eat! Doesn’t curl up and cooks more evenly!”

Carolyn writes: “Best way to prepare bacon.”

Alicia writes: “No more stove top splatters!”

Kay writes: “I will NEVER fry my bacon again…..baked bacon for me!!”

Dawn writes: “This is the only way I “fry” bacon now.”

Sherry writes: “I do this all the time, most of the time I do 3 lbs. drain and freeze.  Then warm in oven when I need it.”

Sandra writes: “I tried this in my little Cuisinart countertop oven & the bacon turned out just right.”

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Perfect Crispy Bacon Recipe

This Perfect Crispy BaconRecipe is such a game changer... and it works like a charm! No more mess and no more splatters!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked, easy
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 8 - 10 Bacon Slices
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray {optional}

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, or aluminum foil. Optional: If using foil, you can spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray if desired.
  • Place bacon slices on baking sheet, then place sheet on middle rack of oven.
  • Bake for 15 – 25 minutes, or until done. {time can be altered depending on how crispy you like your bacon and how thick your slices are}
  • Keep an eye on your bacon… do NOT overcook!
  • When it’s done to your crispy likings, remove from the oven, and transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate, to drain off excess grease. You can use paper towels on top to pat off extra grease as well.

Wasn’t that SO easy?  You’re all done!  Now you have tasty, crispy bacon… without the splattery mess!

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Comments

  1. Pat Guist says

    October 9, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    So how do you save the grease, get it out of pan without dumping it.. We fry up a big batch of potatoes in the grease and never have enough.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 10, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Pat ~ I just leave the tray out for a few hours and allow the grease to solidify. Then I take a spatula and push all of the grease into one corner of the tray, then transfer to a small mason jar and store in the refrigerator. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kathy Welch says

    April 19, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    What if you only eat wheat bread, will that work? I love bacon, and started baking it, but would like to keep the oven cleaner. Thanks Kathy

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 20, 2016 at 6:44 am

      Yes it will as long as you use just the ends. The only bread you can use every slice is rye.

      Reply
  3. Kathy says

    April 19, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    If you have some rye bread or the ends of white place the bacon on top before placing it into the oven, the bread absorbs the grease. Iam a chef and that’s how we do it in the oven, you can also use the same method for the microwave. It works like a charm much better than dealing with all the grease in the oven. Also save the grease it’s great in a lot of foods.

    Reply
    • Bonnie W. says

      April 25, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      Will the underside of the bacon be browned and crispy like the top?

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        April 25, 2016 at 5:38 pm

        Yes it will Bonnie.

        Reply
  4. Karen C says

    February 29, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    I do bacon in the oven but I do multiple batches and then place in freezer bags. So convenient to have for recipes, breakfasts, etc, I’ve kept it for at least a couple months that way.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      April 7, 2016 at 9:57 am

      That’s a great idea, Karen! It’s always nice to have things ready-to-go in the freezer! 😉

      Reply
  5. Elaine says

    February 20, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I saw this oven method on Rachael Ray’s show several years back. We love this, and make it whenever we have company and want to serve bacon with breakfast.

    Reply
  6. Julie Aswad says

    February 15, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    How do you store uneaten cooked bacon?
    How long before you have to use it?

    Reply
    • Bonnie W. says

      April 25, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      I only use uncured bacon, so, once cooked I like to store it in a zip loc bag in the fridge for no more than 3 – 4 days. It usually does not last that long though! I also will cook up 2 – 3 packages and freeze them. I would use it within 3 months cured or uncured.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        April 25, 2016 at 5:29 pm

        Thanks!!

        Reply
  7. linda Martin says

    February 10, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    Rosetta, what is the degree setting for: ‘if done more slowly

    Reply
  8. Rosetta says

    January 6, 2016 at 9:20 am

    I lay a piece off foil loosely on top of the bacon, or my oven starts getting greasy. I have put bacon directly on a foil lined pan, I’ve used cooking spray on a broiler pan, and cooling cake rack on a foil lined pan. Since during the baking process the bacon tends to stick at times to those racks, I decided it’s less work (one less pan to wash and scrub) to just place the bacon directly on the foil lined pan, and once they’re cooked- to transfer them to several layers of paper towel. Also, the bacon has better flavor if done more slowly, then quickly on high heat.

    Reply
  9. Tami says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:50 am

    I have cooked my bacon in the oven for years! I love, love, love bacon but hate, hate, hate the mess. I would rarely cook it. Now I can bake it without mess, without getting burnt, without breaking my back and without a couple of horrible hot flashes lol.

    I have a tip too!!! Instead of laying the bacon flat….twist each piece. Not only can you fit more bacon in your pan (I have a big family and can fit two pounds!!!) but it also cooks more evenly without shrinking much or curling up!!!

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      February 14, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Can you please be more descriptive about the twisting method to cook two pounds at a time? Thanks!!

      Reply
  10. Sydney Wooten says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    I love the way you cook your vegetables and the bacon.

    Reply
  11. Cindy says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:06 am

    I would like to know if the grease splatters in your oven. I have a new stove and really want to keep it looking new for as long as I can. I would love to try this, but am hesitant to get grease splatters all over the oven. Thanks for your feedback!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 3, 2015 at 6:15 am

      Hi Cindy.. I’ve been cooking bacon this way for years & no splatters in the oven. It is the least messy way I know of to cook bacon.

      Reply
  12. Britny says

    April 20, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    My mom does this but she uses a cookie cooling rack (metal) on top of the cookie sheet, and puts the bacon on that to cook, then all the grease drains onto the cookie sheet while it cooks and you don’t really have to use paper towels after!

    Reply
  13. Barbara Conlan says

    September 30, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    This sounds great. I will try it next time I make bacon. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      September 30, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      You’re very welcome, Barbara… enjoy!! 😉

      Reply
  14. Jude says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    I love how there is 10 pieces of bacon on the pan and only 6 cooked pieces in the picture. Hum…. who ate the bacon between the oven and the plate? Great idea… I’m going to try it next time we have BLT’s.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 18, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Haha… okay ~ you caught me. I had to ‘sample’ some for good measure! 😉

      Reply
    • Joanne says

      June 19, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      We ONLY make bacon this way now — it’s perfect for BLTs. We cut the bacon in half before we start cooking – so from 2 lbs of bacon I can easily get about 50 + sandwich ready pieces of bacon! It makes for a good night of eating!

      I think we do 400 for 7 mins and then flip it for another 7 mins. DELICIOUS

      Reply
  15. j.c.m. says

    December 29, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    drop your bacon into a bag with flour, then place strips on foil lined baking pan,put into cold oven,bake for 20 minutes at 400 degree. wonderful krispy,, and no spatters

    Reply
  16. Tammy says

    May 17, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I have been baking mine for years, too. I use my Pampered Chef baking stones, and no need for foil. I also bake mine at 425 degrees. I LOVE this way. Keeps me from having to clean the greasy stove top after I make bacon.

    Reply
    • Barb says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:29 am

      Doesn’t the grease spill into the oven? My stones are flat without a lip on them.

      Reply
      • Christina M says

        March 25, 2015 at 12:00 pm

        Pampered chef makes a Bar pan. Has one inch sides. It’s perfect for this😉

        Reply
  17. Shari says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:27 am

    I started cooking bacon this way about a year ago and I haven’t used a frying pan since. Someone suggested baking it on a foil covered broiler pan with the foil cut where the slits are so the grease would drain off the bacon. I haven’t tried it that way yet but I think I will next time. It would mean more clean up but also a little healthier bacon, if there is such a thing as healthier bacon. 😉

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      May 6, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Ooh ~ that’s a great tip, Shari!

      Reply
      • Jeri says

        December 8, 2013 at 6:58 am

        I use a wire rack for cooling cookies on top of the foil lined cookie sheet. That way the bacon has even less grease!

        Reply
        • Tanya says

          December 23, 2013 at 2:59 pm

          I’ve cooked bacon this way for a few years now. We never use a frying pan anymore. It’s great because you can plan and prep the rest of breakfast and still have everything hot to the table. I too use a wire cookie cooling rack. I sometimes spray it with a cooking oil, because sometimes the bacon can stick to the rack a bit. I think we actually do about 422 for 22 mins. but, again, like the previous post, it depends on how well you like your bacon done and ovens vary. Keep an eye on it and you will get it perfect to
          your taste.
          We also, at times, due to being a large family, will put not only the bacon on the cooling rack, but underneath it too. The one’s on the bottom are a tad bit greaser, but it’s works. Happy Bacon Baking!

          Reply
        • Amy says

          December 23, 2013 at 10:21 pm

          This is what I do, too. 🙂

          Reply
    • Gayle Clifton says

      November 30, 2015 at 10:33 am

      I think the boiler pan would work without the foil, just spray it before using. The bacon grease is good to save for seasoning green beans, cabbage and just making gravy.. Love this way of cooking the bacon–

      Reply

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