How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Oven-baked bacon yields 112 calories and 4g protein per serving across 8 strips — a reliable breakfast staple for tracking. Quick batch prep on a sheet pan removes the guesswork from portion control and macro counting. Stack it into breakfast builds or use it as a calorie-dense side for hitting fat targets.
Ingredients
- •Bacon(227g)
Instructions
- 1Arrange the bacon on a large, parchment (or foil) lined, rimmed sheet pan close together, but not touching.
- 2Place the sheet pan in the oven on the center rack and turn the oven to 400°F.
- 3Cook for 15-20 minutes or until it's reached your desired level of crispiness.
- 4Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
Nutrition — Per Serving
112
calories
4g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 3.6g
- Sodium
- 213 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
8 servings per batch · ~28g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does bacon cooked in the oven have per serving?
Each serving contains 4g of protein and 112 calories with 11g fat and 0g carbs. This is best used as a calorie-dense add-on to round out other breakfast components.
How long does oven bacon take to prep?
Listed as quick prep and yields 8 servings at once, making it highly efficient for batch cooking a full week of bacon breakfasts in one oven session.
Is oven bacon good for fat loss?
At 112 calories and 11g fat per serving with minimal protein, bacon works as a flavor addition rather than a primary protein source during fat loss phases.
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