How to Make Baked Bacon

Bacon is without a doubt one of the most popular foods on the planet, and this is because of its perfect balance between saltiness, crispiness, and the meaty umami flavors it has, making it a nice addition to any meal of the day. But, while most people favor and praise bacon, its high saturated fat content makes it a no-go for people on a strict low-fat diet. This is why we’re going to show you how to prepare baked bacon, which is the healthiest alternative for frying.

How to Make Oven Bacon:

Cooking bacon in the oven is not only a healthy alternative for pan frying or deep frying, but it's also a very simple and straightforward way to cook large quantities of bacon. This method gives you the time you need to focus on cooking something else because baked bacon doesn't need any constant monitoring, you just leave it in the oven and that's pretty much it. Moreover, unlike the messy process of deep frying, this method of preparing bacon leaves your kitchen clean and tidy.

Ingredients:

All you need is your bacon and some parchment paper.

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange the bacon slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
3. Bake for 15 minutes or more depending on your taste.

Why is it Healthier to Cook Bacon in The Oven?

Bacon cooks just as quickly in the oven as it does in a pan. Oven bacon crisps up just as well, if not crispier, and leaves very little residue for you to clean up. Cooking bacon in the oven also allows you to multitask while it's cooking. Furthermore, the bacon grease stays off your bacon and out of your body because it drips off and collects beneath the rack. To preserve its crispness and wipe off excess grease, you can also pat the bacon.

What Pairs Well with Baked Bacon?

Wondering what goes well with bacon? Almost anything savory, such as any kind of meat, bread, or vegetables, as well as a few sweet items, including pancakes, waffles, and French toast, dipped in maple syrup. You can also cook bacon with green veggies and some onion, crumble some crispy bacon and add it to any potato dish, or sprinkle it on a salad. The options are endless, and they're all tasty!

Finally:

Just because it isn’t healthy, doesn't mean you can’t make it healthy! Keep your favorite bacon dish on your table with this amazing alternative method, and stay tuned for more healthy dishes and recipes in our upcoming blog posts!