Description
Enjoy perfectly cooked bacon with this simple oven-baked bacon recipe that yields crispy, evenly cooked slices without the mess of stovetop frying. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a savory addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking the bacon evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Bacon: Lay the bacon slices in a single layer over the parchment paper, making sure the slices do not overlap or touch to allow even cooking.
- Bake Bacon: Bake the bacon for 14 minutes if you prefer chewy slices, or extend the cooking time up to 18 minutes for extra crispy bacon. Remember that bacon will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from the oven.
- Drain and Cool: Use tongs to transfer the cooked bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess grease before serving. You may discard or save the rendered bacon grease for future recipes.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your oven and the thickness of your bacon slices.
- For best results, use a rimmed baking sheet to catch any grease spills.
- Save bacon grease in a clean jar for adding flavor to dishes like sautéed vegetables or eggs.
- Use parchment paper or a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow even cooking and easy clean-up.
