Description
This easy oven-baked bacon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, crispy bacon slices with minimal mess. Baking bacon in the oven allows for even cooking and frees up your stovetop while producing deliciously crispy results, making it ideal for breakfast or adding to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). 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 top of the parchment paper, ensuring the slices do not overlap or touch. This spacing allows the bacon to crisp evenly.
- Bake the bacon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the bacon for 14 minutes if you prefer it chewy or up to 18 minutes for extra crispy bacon. Remember that the bacon will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from the oven due to residual heat.
- Drain and serve: Using tongs, transfer the cooked bacon slices onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease. Discard or save the leftover bacon grease in a jar for future cooking. Serve the bacon warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Check the bacon periodically near the end of baking time to avoid overcooking, as oven temperatures may vary.
- For easier cleanup, you can use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet so the bacon cooks elevated and the grease drips below.
- Save the rendered bacon grease to add smoky flavor to vegetables, eggs, or frying potatoes.
- Using parchment paper helps to prevent sticking and makes disposal quick and simple.
