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Baked Bacon Recipe – How to Bake Bacon Two Ways
https://www.rachelcooks.com/2019/11/22/baked-bacon/
Love bacon but hate the hassle and mess? Baked bacon is the answer: very little mess and perfect bacon slices every time!
True confession: I love bacon. I love bacon, eggs, and pancakes for Saturday morning breakfasts, I love bacon in salads, on pizza, in sandwiches (yum, BLTs), and….you get the idea. You’ll find that plenty of my recipes include bacon.
But I don’t love making it. Frying it on my stove top always makes a big greasy mess that’s a pain to clean up. Plus, have you ever been hit by a burning hot splatter of bacon grease? Ouch! It almost makes me not want to make bacon. Almost.
But here’s a news flash: you don’t have to fry bacon. In fact, there’s a much easier method to cook bacon: you bake it!
Baked in the oven on a rimmed baking pan lined with foil, which incidentally you can just throw away afterwards right along with the bacon grease, you’ll have nice flat bacon slices every time. You don’t even have to flip it over. It will be perfectly crisp every time. No splatters of grease on the stove or on you!
Are you convinced yet? I hope so because baked bacon is a game changer in my mind. I’m not sure I will ever go back to frying bacon strips.
Besides, isn’t it kind of fun to say “baked bacon?” E got the giggles when I informed her I was writing about “baked bacon.”
About this baked bacon:
It’s so easy that I almost hesitate to call it a recipe. It’s more of a cooking method. You can bake it with a rack or without (that’s the two ways). The results are nearly the same.
Simply line a large rimmed baking pan with foil. Use heavy duty foil or two layers of regular foil. Make sure the foil goes right up the sides of the pan to ensure that the bacon grease doesn’t seep underneath. You don’t want that to happen because it will mean more clean up time.
If you want to use a wire rack, set it in the baking pan and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
I like to buy center cut bacon because there’s a little less fat. You may use what you prefer. Separate the strips and place them either directly on the foil or on the baking rack, trying not to have them touch each other (kind of sounds like my kids in the back seat–he touched me, no I didn’t, she touched me! Sound familiar?).
Place the pan in a cold oven, no need to preheat, and turn the oven temp to 400ºF. Bake for approximately 25 minutes. Baking time will vary, depending on how thick the bacon slices are. Keep a close eye on the bacon near the end of the baking time because it can go from not done to overdone sort of quickly.
There’s no need to flip the bacon at all, not even once. It will crisp perfectly.
Using tongs, remove the bacon from the pan and place it on paper towels to drain. If I’m feeling particularly health-conscious, I pat the tops of the bacon with more paper towels to blot up some of the excess grease.
That’s all there is! You can enjoy your bacon without having to think about a big clean up. All you’ll need to do is remove the foil from the pan and toss it in the trash. Usually I don’t even have to wash the baking pan. If you used a rack, you will have to wash that. Hopefully it will fit in the dishwasher!
FAQs
Is baked bacon healthier?
If you bake it on a rack, there will be a little less grease on the bacon, making it a bit healthier. Honestly, bacon isn’t really a healthy food, it’s just tasty.
Is it better to bake or fry bacon?
In my opinion, there’s no comparison. Advantages of baking bacon far outweigh the advantages of fried bacon.
Just to review baked bacon: perfectly flat separate strips, no grease splatters, no standing over the stove flipping bacon, pretty much the same amount of cooking time, very little clean up.
Why use a baking rack?
There will be slightly less grease on your bacon because much of it will drip down off the bacon into the pan, leaving very little on the bacon. Less grease means fewer calories. Using a rack also results in slightly straighter, flatter bacon slices.
Reheating and Storage Tips
I like to cook a whole pound of bacon at a time even if I’m not planning on using that much. After it’s drained and cooled, put it in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator or freezer to use at a later date. In the refrigerator, it should last 4 to 5 days and in the freezer, 3-4 months.
It doesn’t take long to thaw, 10 minutes at the most. Reheat it in the oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes or microwave briefly, 15 seconds. If you’re using it in a recipe, you can use it right from the refrigerator or freezer.
Recipes for that delicious bacon:
Unless you plan to eat it all, right from the oven. Always a temptation!
Ingredients
- 1 pound regular or center cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a rimmed baking pan (half sheet pan) with foil, using a couple layers, so the edges of the pan are covered as well (this prevents the grease from going under the foil).
- If you prefer, you can place the uncooked bacon on a wire rack, set on the foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spray the rack lightly with cooking spray.
- Lay bacon on the foil or on the rack, in a single layer, not overlapping slices.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until it reaches desired crispness. Rotate pan once during cooking so bacon cooks evenly. Keep an eye on it because it goes from not done to burnt pretty quickly.
- Using tongs, carefully remove bacon from baking sheet and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Notes
- Using a wire rack will result in flatter bacon strips, with a little less grease.
- Thicker cut bacon will require slightly more cooking time.
- Using a convection oven: Baking 2 pans of bacon at once in a convection oven took about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: approx. 4 slices
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 531
Total Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: 112mg
Sodium: 1910mg
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 38g
RachelCooks.com sometimes provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietitian. Please consult a medical professional for any specific nutrition, diet, or allergy advice.
Verdict: Bacon. It’s bacon. I love bacon.
Husband’s take: Ben also loves bacon. It’s bacon. We all love bacon.
Changes I would make: None!!
Difficulty: Very easy!
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Perfect Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
https://thestayathomechef.com/chocolate-cheesecake/
This Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is smooth, rich, and full of chocolate flavor with an Oreo crust to take it over the top. It’s the perfect cheesecake for chocolate lovers!
Cheesecake. It says so much all on its own. Adding chocolate to the mix just takes that delectable dessert to the next level. This recipe uses an easy technique to make sure you get a rich, smooth cheesecake that is both decadent and delicious. Thanks to this amazing recipe, you don’t have to go out to get your dessert fix—you can make the perfect chocolate cheesecake from the comfort of your own home.
Oreo crust is the perfect touch to make this the best cheesecake ever! It’s up to you whether you want to share, but the finished product might just make you want to show off too.
Aluminum Foil Ice Bath Trick
This recipe uses a modified water bath trick to keep your oven nice and moist, but not risk any water leaking into your pan. Start by crumpling up 3 to 4 balls of aluminum foil into small balls. Place these onto a baking sheet and place your cheesecake on top, making any adjustments needed to the aluminum foil to keep your cheesecake level. Place an even layer of ice onto the baking sheet to surround the cheesecake. The ice melts while it is baking so there’s no risk of spilling as you transfer this into your oven.
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Why do I have to cool the cheesecake in the oven for so long?
In order to create the perfect texture and smooth top, you will want to allow the full baking and cooling times in the oven, without opening the door. By cooling the cheesecake in the oven, without opening the door, the cheesecake continues to bake and then cools in a controlled environment. If you skip this step, you can “shock” the cheesecake and it could crack.
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What kind of baking chocolate is best?
This is not a chocolate bar or another kind of cocoa. Baking chocolate is sometimes called bitter chocolate and is a dark, unsweetened chocolate that is made specifically to be used as a raw ingredient in baking. Just be sure to use baking chocolate. Pro Tip: Add in the melted chocolate slowly. If you add it in too quickly, it will harden and can become clumpy instead of blending perfectly with the rest of the ingredients.
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Why do I need to use a springform pan?
A springform pan has a clasp on the side that allows it to expand outward and separate from the cheesecake in the ideal way—your cheesecake will retain its tall, flat form around the edge by using this kind of pan. It is possible to make the cheesecake in a deep dish pie pan, but you won’t be able to serve it in free form.
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How do I keep my cheesecake from cracking?
There are several tricks incorporated into this recipe to help prevent your cheesecake from cracking. Cracks do not impact the flavor in any way, but they do look funny. To keep your cheesecake from cracking:
- Grease your springform pan really well. If your cheesecake sticks, it’ll pull the center and create a crack.
- Give your cheesecake a few taps on a countertop before baking to make sure the filling is settled into the pan with no bubbles.
- Bake your cheesecake in a steam-filled oven to keep the moisture content high on the outside. Dry cheesecakes crack easier.
- Do not open the oven door while baking! Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the oven, without ever opening the oven door. Sudden exposure to major temperature differences may crack your cheesecake.
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Perfect Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
This Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is smooth, rich, and full of chocolate flavor with an Oreo crust to take it over the top. It’s the perfect cheesecake for chocolate lovers!
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Cooling Time6 hrs
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Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 24 oreos
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Chocolate Cheesecake
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening.
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Crush the Oreos in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter until the crumbs are all moistened and press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to whip in the cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
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Roughly chop the baking chocolate and place into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments on high until melted, stirring in between.
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Slowly add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture while you mix until the chocolate is fully incorporated. Mix in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on low until combined.
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Pour mixture into the springform pan. Give the pan a few taps on the countertop to make sure any air bubbles have been removed and the filling is settled.
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Crumple up 3 sheets of aluminum foil into flat discs and place on a baking sheet. Place the springform pan on top of these discs to elevate the cake so it doesn’t touch your baking sheet. Fill the baking sheet with a layer of ice, surrounding the springform pan, about 4 cups.
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Bake in the center rack of the oven for 1 hour. Do not open the door. At the end of the hour, turn off the oven, keeping the door closed. Let the cheesecake slowly cool in the oven for 5 to 6 hours to prevent cracking. Remove and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Remove the springform pan ring before serving. Keep cold. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream or even drizzled with chocolate ganache or syrup.
Notes
Cheesecake should be refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 1355IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 5mg
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The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and topped off with velvety ermine frosting for the perfect Red Velvet Cupcake you’ve been dreaming of!
Here it is, the recipe you have been looking for—red velvet cupcakes you will come back to every time you crave these babies! So delicious, tangy and moist, red velvet cake is a thing of its own. Some people think its chocolate cake with red coloring, but those who love red velvet know it is so much more.
Red velvet cake has hints of chocolate but is better known for its tangy, acidic flavor. It was originally made with beets, which added sweetness, flavor and tanginess, along with its signature red color. If you want to try making it that old fashioned way, here is a recipe for a Naturally Red Velvet Cake .
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Isn’t red velvet cake just chocolate cake with red food coloring?
Good question, and no. That is a common misconception. Red velvet cake does have some chocolate flavor to it, but it is also known for its slightly acidic or tangy flavor, which results from the buttermilk, vinegar, and either cream cheese or ermine frosting. In this recipe, we include the instructions for an ermine frosting that we love as a great balance to the tangy flavor of red velvet, but you can also use cream cheese frosting.
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What kind of food foloring should I use?
This recipe was made and tested using red liquid food coloring. You can also use gel food coloring or a natural red food coloring made from beets. You can find a wide variety of natural food dyes on Amazon.
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What is ermine frosting?
Ermine gets its name from the cute, weasel-like animal that has a white, fluffy coat. Ermine frosting is made of heated milk, sugar and flour and then whipped with butter. It is light and delicious, but not as tangy as cream cheese frosting. It will hold its shape better if it is refrigerated before and after icing. You can also use cream cheese frosting if you prefer it and like a little more tang on your red velvet cupcakes.
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Is there a substitute for buttermilk?
Buttermilk is a key component in this cake recipe. If you don’t have access to buttermilk, please use a buttermilk substitute. There are lots of options and you are sure to find one that you can make work in our article on buttermilk substitutes.
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Most Amazing Red Velvet Cupcakes
The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and topped off with velvety ermine frosting for the perfect Red Velvet Cupcake you’ve been dreaming of!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time22 mins
Frosting Cooling Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 37 mins
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Servings: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (up to 1/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 fluid ounce)
Ermine Icing
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups unsalted butter , cubed and softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Recipe makes 24 cupcakes.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Use a hand mixer to beat on a medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl to make sure everything got mixed in.
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Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full.
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Bake for 20-22 minutes until the cupcakes meet the toothpick test (stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean). Remove from tins and cool completely.
Ermine Icing
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In a medium sauce pan, whisk together flour sugar, and salt over low heat. Cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened into a pudding-like consistency, about 1 minute, and then remove from heat. Pour into a bowl and place plastic wrap directly on top of the mixture so no skin forms. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in cooked milk mixture 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well between each addition. Once all milk mixture has been added in, beat in vanilla and continue beating until the frosting is thick and creamy and everything is well mixed in.
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Frost completely cooled cupcakes.
Notes
COLOR NOTE: If you want a brighter red color, use only 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. If you want a better flavor, use up to 1/4 cup. You’ll simply have much deeper brown notes to your red cake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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This 30 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup is delicious and easy to make. Tender chicken, black beans, and hearty Tex-Mex vegetables together in the perfect comfort food for busy chilly evenings.
Comfort food isn’t comfort food if you have to slave over a stove all day to make it. This soup is the best because it is so easy to make and comes together so quickly. It also happens to be ridiculously delicious.
We love having soup for dinner, so busy nights or chilly evenings are the perfect excuse for us to make this family favorite. It’s a great party food, or a handy and healthy family meal. Whatever your reason for wanting a great soup, you will love the warm flavors and hardiness of this comforting Tex-Mex treat!
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Can this be made in a slow cooker?
Yes. You can add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the lime and cilantro. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Shred the chicken and add lime juice and cilantro just before serving.
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Can I make this soup in advance?
Yes. This recipe freezes well. You will want to make the soup and not add the lime and cilantro. Allow the soup to cool completely and then store in an airtight container for up to three months. When ready to prepare this soup, thaw and heat either in a slow cooker or on the stove. Add the lime and cilantro just before serving.
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How to make your own tortilla strips:
Heat about a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add a corn or flour tortilla and fry for about 30 seconds and then flip it over, using tongs, and fry the other side until it is nice and crispy. Then, remove from the skillet and place on a cutting board. While it is still warm, you will cut it into strips using a regular knife or pizza cutter.
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30 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
This 30 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup is delicious and easy to make. Tender chicken, black beans, and hearty Tex-Mex vegetables together in the perfect comfort food for busy chilly evenings.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
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Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion , diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper , diced
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce (passata)
- 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce can black beans
- 7 ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (or use canned)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
For Serving
- 3 cups tortilla strips or tortilla chips
- 2 medium avocados , diced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add in onion and bell pepper and saute 5 minutes. Add in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika and toast for 60 seconds.
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Pour in chicken broth, add in chicken breasts, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove cooked chicken from soup, shred with a fork, and return to the pot.
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Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, green chiles, and corn. Return soup to a simmer and let simmer 5 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt, to taste. Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips, diced avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
Notes
Slow Cooker Instructions:
You can add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the lime and cilantro. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Shred the chicken and add lime juice and cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1743mg | Potassium: 1369mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1685IU | Vitamin C: 68.3mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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