Description
This recipe for oven-baked bacon yields perfectly cooked, crispy strips every time with minimal effort. Baking bacon in the oven ensures even cooking and easy cleanup, making it ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, or adding crunch to salads and recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange the bacon: Lay the bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring the slices do not overlap or touch so they cook evenly.
- Bake the bacon: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 14 minutes if you prefer chewy bacon, or up to 18 minutes if you like it extra crispy. Remember that the bacon will continue crisping after it’s removed from the oven.
- Drain and serve: Transfer the cooked bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and cool slightly before serving. You can discard the bacon grease or save it in a jar to use as a flavorful cooking fat in other recipes.
Notes
- For extra crispy bacon, cook closer to 18 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to help with cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Save rendered bacon grease to enhance flavor in sautéed vegetables, eggs, and more.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your bacon slices.
