How to Make Perfect Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Looking for a way to make crispy delicious bacon without standing over a hot, sputtering frying pan? Try making perfect turkey bacon in the oven.

Healthier Bacon

Several years ago I switched to turkey substitutes for many of our favorites processed meats: ham, bacon and pepperoni.

My family has a history of heart problems and high cholesterol, so I decided to get the kids adjust to these lower calories choices early in life. 

Unfortunately I encountered one HUGE problem…

Cooking turkey bacon in the skillet never produced the crispy bacon that my family loves

Bacon + Oven = Perfection

I began experimenting and found out that baking turkey bacon (or pork bacon) produces a superior bacon experience.

It is crispy and delicious. The bacon cooks equally without much attention!

PLUS

It is easier and quicker than making bacon in a skillet and it saves my hands and stove top from all those tiny bacon grease explosions.

How to Make Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Here’s how to make PEFECT bacon in the oven:

Ingredients

• 1 package turkey bacon
• 1 cookie sheet
• Foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° degrees.
2. Line your cookie sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
3. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet. It is okay for edges to overlap.
4. Bake for 15 minutes then flip the bacon over (this step is not completely necessary but makes the bacon crispier).
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness.

Tip: You can also make pork bacon in the oven: Place a baked good cooling rack on top of the foil lined cookie sheet then lay the pork bacon on the rack. This keeps the bacon out of the grease that drips onto the cookie sheet when baking fatty pork bacon.

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