How to Make Baking Perfect Bacon for a BLT - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bacon is a beloved and versatile ingredient that has the power to elevate any dish it's added to. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, bacon adds a smoky, salty, and savory element that enhances the flavor of any meal. When it comes to making the perfect BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich), the key to success lies in perfectly cooked bacon.

There are many ways to cook bacon, from frying in a skillet to baking in the oven. Baking bacon is a popular method for several reason...

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Ingredients

  • 9 slices bacon
  • Heavy duty aluminum foil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil about twice as long as a rimmed baking sheet. Pinch and fold every inch or so of the foil to create ridges for the bacon to drain into while cooking.
  • Place bacon side by side on the ridged foil.
  • Bake in preheat oven to your desired level of doneness and a bit of foam forms on the surface, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    577 cal.

    • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 1050mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 262mg