How to Make Bacon Bits
Learn how to make homemade bacon bits in the oven so they're perfectly crunchy and ready to be sprinkled over baked potatoes, salads, and more!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces of bacon, any
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350F and position the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place the bacon slices on the baking sheet.
Bake:
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until they begin to turn dark and crispy.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cooked bacon strips onto a stack of 3 to 4 paper towels. Pat dry them with another paper towel to absorb excess fat.
Chop:
- Tranfer them onto a chopping block and allow them to fully cool.
- With a large kitchen knife, finely chop them into small pieces.
Storage:
- Keep bacon bits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. If you freeze them, keep in mind that thawed bacon bits lose their crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 33kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 567mg
