Oven Baked Twisted Bacon

Oven baked twisted bacon creates soft and juicy bacon with crispy edges. It’s fun to make and even more fun to eat!

If you like bacon, you’ll love this oven baked twisted bacon! It’s incredibly easy to make and you can serve it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or for a fun appetizer or snack. This method of cooking bacon creates bacon with a soft center and wonderful crispy edges! Enjoy!

Let’s talk about our making this bacon!

This is such a fun and easy bacon recipe. If you have children, it’s a great way to get them involved in cooking. I used regular bacon, but you could also use thick cut bacon if you’d like. To twist the bacon, you simply hold one end of the bacon, then use your other hand to twist it. Don’t worry about how loose or tight you twist it, just have fun doing it! I placed my bacon directly onto my rimmed baking sheet. Alternately, you can line your baking sheet with parchment paper if you’d like. I don’t preheat my oven when cooking this bacon in the oven. I simply place the bacon into a cold oven, then set  the temperature to 375 degrees and bake it until it reaches my desired crispness level. The center of the bacon will remain soft while the edges become nice and crispy.

What are some ways I can serve this oven baked twisted bacon?

You have some awesome ways to serve this bacon! It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It’s also an incredible choice for an appetizer or snack option. I don’t think there’s ever a bad time to serve bacon.😊You can serve this bacon just as you would any cooked bacon. It pairs perfectly with eggs cooked any way you’d like. Some great options include egg casseroles, fried or scrambled eggs, and frittatas or omelets. You can also use this bacon in any recipe calling for bacon. It can be added to casseroles, salads, soups, or stews. It also makes a great topping for lettuce and spinach salads. This bacon also makes for an awesome appetizer or snack option. You can serve it with your favorite dip, dressing, or sauce. One of our favorites is homemade ranch dip!

How do I make homemade ranch dip to serve with my oven baked twisted bacon?

It’s incredibly quick and easy to make homemade ranch dip. We start with a homemade ranch seasoning mix. Our mix is made by combining 1 tablespoon of parsley with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and onion powder, ½ teaspoon of chives and dill, and ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper. To this we create an incredibly rich and creamy mixture by combining keto mayonnaise and sour cream. I used the Chosen Foods brand avocado oil mayonnaise to make my dip. When choosing mayonnaise, you’ll want to check your nutritional labels to ensure there is no added sugar or other ingredients you don’t want in your mayonnaise. To make this dip, you simply combine the mayonnaise with the sour cream, then stir in the ranch seasoning. If you’d like to add a little heat to your dip, you can add a dash or two of your favorite hot sauce to it.

Here are some scrambled egg dishes that would pair perfectly with this bacon!

Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Fiesta Scrambled Eggs

Olive Oil Scrambled Eggs

Mediterranean Keto Scrambled Eggs

Helpful Hints:

* To make this bacon, you can use regular or thick cut bacon.

*If you’d like, you can easily double this recipe.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large rimmed baking sheet
• Parchment paper (optional)

Splash of Encouragement:

***Have fun in the kitchen making awesome memories with family and friends***