How to Make Perfect Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Making turkey bacon in the oven is the fast, easy way to get crispy delicious bacon. No need to stand over a hot, sputtering frying pan! Try making bacon in the oven, the results are delicious! (This tip also works with pork bacon!)

Healthier Bacon

Several years ago I switched from pork bacon to turkey bacon. (My family has a history of heart problems and high cholesterol.) I like turkey bacon because it's lower in fat and calories, but still has a similar flavor profile.

Unfortunately I encountered one HUGE problem… cooking turkey bacon in the skillet never produced the crispy bacon that my family loves

Can You Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven?

I began experimenting with bacon cooking methods and found out that baking turkey bacon (or pork bacon) produces a superior bacon experience:

• It is crispy and delicious.

• The bacon cooks uniformly without much attention.

• It is easier and quicker than making bacon in a skillet.

• It saves my hands (and stove top) from all those tiny bacon grease explosions.

Is Turkey Bacon Good?

While turkey bacon isn't always as swoon worthy as pork bacon, it can be a delicious (and tasty) alternative if cooked in the oven.  It is great on a club sandwich or in a BLT! 

Try a few brands of turkey bacon to find one you enjoy. We like the Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon (available at Target) and Costco's Uncured Turkey Bacon.

How to Make Turkey Bacon in the Oven

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

Ingredients

• 1 package turkey bacon
• 1 cookie sheet
• foil or parchment paper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° degrees.
2. Line your cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
3. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet. It is okay for edges to overlap slightly.
4. Bake for 10 minutes then flip the bacon over. (Flipping the bacon is not necessary but makes the bacon crispier).
5. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness. (Watch the bacon closely to make sure it doesn't burn.)

Tips for Baking Bacon

• Watch the bacon closely the first time you bake it to make sure it reaches your desired level of crispness. Note the amount of time it takes and you'll get perfect turkey bacon from the oven forever!

• How to make pork bacon in the oven: Pork bacon is more fatty than turkey bacon. Place a baked goods cooling rack on top of the foil lined cookie sheet then lay the pork bacon on the rack. This allows the bacon grease to drips onto the cookie sheet when baking.

• How to make peppered turkey bacon: Try adding pepper to your turkey bacon for extra flavor, simply sprinkle 1 tsp-1/2 tbsp black pepper on the uncooked turkey bacon before placing it in the oven. Get tips here.

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How to Make Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Prep Time

2 mins

Total Time

14 mins

 

Here’s how to make PERFECT turkey or pork bacon in the oven:

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 35 kcal

Author: Bren

Ingredients

• 1 package turkey bacon
• 1 cookie sheet
• foil or parchment paper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400° degrees.

2. Line your cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.

3. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet. It is okay for edges to overlap slightly.

4. Bake for 10 minutes then flip the bacon over. (Flipping the bacon is not necessary but makes the bacon crispier).

5. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness. (Watch the bacon closely to make sure it doesn't burn.)

Tips for Making Bacon in the Oven

1. Watch the bacon closely the first time make it in the oven to make sure it reaches your desired level of crispness. Note the amount of time it takes and you'll get perfect bacon from the oven forever.

2. To make pork bacon in the oven: Place a baked goods cooling rack on top of the foil lined cookie sheet then lay the pork bacon on the rack. This allows the bacon to stay out of the grease that drips onto the cookie sheet and makes crisper bacon.

Nutrition Facts

How to Make Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 35 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More Easy Breakfast Ideas

Your family will also love these easy Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Muffins. You can make them with ham, sausage or bacon!

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