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    Published: Oct 21, 2019 · Modified: Apr 8, 2020 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Easy Oven-Baked Bacon + 3 Candied Options

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    Bacon. Bacon. Bacon. This Easy Oven-Baked Bacon is hands free and perfect straight out of the oven. Evenly crisp, mildly salty, and lightly sweet with an optional hint of heat. It's truly delicious as a side, on a BLT, or even just for snacking on its own.

    Stack of oven-baked candied bacon.
    Making bacon in the oven is a mess-free way to satisfy your bacon craving.
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    • 🥓 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
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    I don't know about you, but standing over a hot, splattering skillet of grease is not my idea of a good time. But eating bacon is. Luckily there is a solution to this age-old problem - BAKE IT IN THE OVEN! The best part is that while it bakes, your hands are free to finish the rest of the meal or sip on a cup of coffee - whichever the morning requires.

    🥓 Ingredients

    • Thick-cut bacon
    • Maple syrup
    • Brown sugar
    • Chipotle chili powder (optional)

    🔪 Instructions

    Just line a sheet pan with parchment or foil, lay out the bacon, and layer on the sweet stuff. Then pop it in a hot oven and in 20-30 minutes pull out crispy bacon.

    Raw bacon on sheet pan with toppings.
    Brown sugar, maple syrup, and optional spice make great candied bacon.

    There's nothing wrong with classic bacon, but sometimes the circumstance calls for a bit more. SUGAR! A sweet, crispy layer caramelizes on the top after a coating of brown sugar, maple syrup, or a combination of the two. If you're feeling spicy, a touch of chipotle chili powder adds the perfect hint of heat.

    Stacked bacon on plate.
    Crispy bacon fresh from the oven is great straight off the pan, as a side to your favorite breakfast, or piled on a BLT.

    I mean, look at that glossy, sugary goodness. One bite and you'll be addicted. And as an added benefit, each piece comes out of the oven uniformly done... no flipping required.

    📖 More recipes

    Besides just eating it straight from the pan, we use this bacon in or with several of our favorite recipes. Scramble eggs and make these Easiest Cream Biscuits for fantastic breakfast sandwiches. For lunch or dinner, try these amazingly simple BELT Sandwiches (BLT + Egg). Or chop the bacon and use as a topping in this Autumn Chopped Salad.

    Close-up of stacked bacon on plate.
    By far the easiest way to get evenly crisp bacon without all the mess.

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Choose quality bacon, preferably thick-sliced. Look for bacon that has meat from end to end.
    • In order to fit more slices on each sheet, alternate the wide and thin ends of each slice.
    • When baking multiple sheets, rotate halfway through to ensure even baking.
    • Watch carefully at the end because it will burn quickly.

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    📋 Recipe

    Strips of candied bacon on a platter.

    Easy Oven-Baked Bacon + 3 Candied Options

    Easy hands-free bacon that comes out of the oven evenly crispy, mildly salty, and lightly sweet. It's simple to make with very little mess and addictive results!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 334kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Equipment

    • Sheet Pan
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb bacon preferably thick-cut

    Candied Option 1

    • 2 ½ tablespoon brown sugar

    Candied Option 2

    • 2 ½ tablespoon real maple syrup

    Candied Option 3

    • 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoon real maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder add more for additional heat
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    Instructions

    Basic Oven-Baked Bacon

    • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    • Line sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
    • Line bacon on sheet pan alternating wide and narrow ends.
    • For candied options see below.
    • Bake for 20-30 minutes until desired crispness. Thick slices take longer than thin.
    • Cool on paper towels to drain.

    For Candied Options

    • Option 1 & 2: After step 3, evenly apply topping to bacon. Proceed with recipe.
    • Option 3: Combine sugar, syrup, and chili powder. Evenly apply to bacon. Proceed with recipe.

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Choose quality bacon, preferably thick-sliced. Look for bacon that has meat from end to end.
    • In order to fit more slices on each sheet, alternate the wide and thin ends of each slice.
    • When baking multiple sheets, rotate halfway through to ensure even baking.
    • Watch carefully at the end because it will burn quickly.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 156mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    1. Jennifer says

      March 19, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      I’m batch cooking for the week, and this made cooking some fun bacon super easy! Really tasty!

      Reply
      • Misty says

        March 19, 2022 at 6:32 pm

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Rachel says

      October 25, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I used the bacon in a mac and cheese recipe to add some meat. This way of making bacon really reduces the mess!

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        October 27, 2021 at 2:34 pm

        Everything's better with bacon! Sounds delish!

        Reply
    3. Theresa D. says

      July 22, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best way to make bacon! Our families favorite is the brown sugar bacon. It is so good on salads, burgers, and of course for breakfast!

      Reply
      • Misty says

        July 22, 2020 at 2:40 pm

        Yes, I totally agreee... best way to make bacon ever! The brown sugar option is my favorite too.

        Reply
    4. Sally says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Really tasty bacon! It was crispy, just how I like it. And I love how easy it was to clean up 😀.

      Reply
    5. Aspen says

      October 21, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is the most amazing bacon! It really is addicting and so easy!

      Reply

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