Bacon in the Oven

Prep: 3 min Cook: 15 min Total: 18 min Servings: 12
Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published April 2, 2021 • Updated February 1, 2026

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Want perfectly crispy bacon every time? Cook it in the oven! A sheet pan and some foil is all you need for caramelized, hands-off bacon.

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Bacon in the Oven

Prep 3m Cook 15m Total 18m 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 slices bacon (thin or thick cut)

Step by Step Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1
Preheat oven and add your bacon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil to catch the grease and make cleanup easy. Lay each bacon slice on the sheet from end to end with about 1/8 to 1/4 inch between slices so they caramelize instead of steam. You can use parchment paper instead of foil, but if grease leaks underneath you’ll need to wash the pan.

raw bacon on a foil lined tray
2
Bake it

Bake at 400 degrees for 14-15 minutes. Thin cut bacon will cook faster, so check it a couple minutes early. Pull it when it hits your preferred crispiness. Transfer the strips to a paper towel-lined plate or a cooling rack. Save the bacon grease to use as cooking oil.

cooked bacon on a tray
Nutrition Per Serving
60 Calories
5g Fat
4g Protein
0g Net Carbs
0g Total Carbs
12 Servings
Nutrition disclaimer

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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Bacon in the Oven

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon?

Yes! Turkey bacon works. Watch it closely though, because it cooks faster and burns more easily than regular bacon.

How do I store leftover bacon?

Let it cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. It reheats well in the microwave or back in the oven at 350°F for a couple of minutes.

What temperature should I use to bake the bacon?

400°F (200°C). That's the sweet spot for crispy bacon without burning it.

Can I line the baking sheet with parchment paper?

Yes! Parchment paper works great and makes cleanup even easier. I usually use foil, but parchment is a good option if you don't want any sticking.

Is there a way to reduce the grease when cooking bacon in the oven?

Put a wire rack on top of your foil-lined sheet pan. The grease drips down and you get crispier, less greasy bacon. I do this when I want extra crispy strips.

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Sheet Pan Bacon Recipe

cooked bacon strips on a parchment lined cookie sheet

Do you struggle to make a real breakfast in the morning when you’re wrangling kids out of bed, packing lunches, and getting everyone out the door? Nobody has time for that! But this oven bacon method takes almost zero effort, and my kids love it.

Plus, who wants oil splatters all over your work clothes? Cooking bacon in the oven eliminates that completely. Pop the bacon in, walk away, and get on with your morning.

Oven baked bacon is also perfect for meal prep. If you’re cooking for a crowd or just want bacon ready for the week, lay it all out on a sheet pan and roast until crispy. No oil splatters, no messy frying pan cleanup.

I like thick cut bacon, but thin cut works too if you prefer crispier strips.

Make a batch and you might actually get to sit down with your coffee for once.

juicy bacon strips on brown paper

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven with 5 Easy Steps

If you’re debating stove vs. oven for bacon, go with the oven every time. It’s the most efficient way to meal prep – you can cook a full pound (or more) at once.

It’s also the best way to feed a crowd. Everything finishes at the same time, so you’re not serving half-cold bacon from batch after batch of pan-frying.

Cleanup is dead simple. No oil and fat splatters on the stovetop. Line your pan with foil and you won’t even need to wash the sheet pan.

You also get evenly crispy bacon with caramelized edges every time – no need to burn a pan to get there.

Bacon Grease

Don’t know what to do with the excess bacon grease? How about using it as cooking oil? Not only does it save you a little extra money, but it also is infused with delicate bacon notes. Try saving the bacon grease after you are done cooking bacon by pouring the oil through a mesh sieve and pour it into a mason jar. Store in the refrigerator or room temperature to use as a cooking oil. Are you not into saving your bacon grease? Let it cool down while still in the aluminum foil till it becomes solidified. Once the oil is in a solid-state, crumple the foil around it and discard it in the trash. You can use the leftover bacon fat to make bacon mayo. It’s delicious on a chaffle sandwich!
bacon sitting in bacon grease on a tray

Flip the Bacon?

Are you wondering whether you need to flip your bacon while it’s getting cooked in the oven? The answer is nope. The appliance does all the work for you so you don’t have to worry about flipping it while baking bacon. Due to lining the sheet pan with aluminum foil before cooking the bacon, the heat is distributed evenly through the bacon. And this also leaves you with caramelized cooked bacon every time.

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About the Author
Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis, she has over 14 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism.

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