Description
This recipe shows you how to make perfectly crispy bacon in the oven with minimal effort. Baking bacon ensures even cooking and a great texture without the mess of stovetop splatter. Simply lay out the bacon slices in a single layer, bake in a preheated oven, and enjoy deliciously crisp results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sliced bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Lay the bacon slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. This allows for even cooking and crispiness.
- Bake the bacon: Place the baking sheet with the bacon into a cold oven. Then, set the oven temperature to 400°F (205°C). Bake the bacon for 18 to 30 minutes depending on your desired level of crispiness, checking occasionally towards the end to prevent burning.
- Drain and cool: Remove the bacon from the oven and use tongs to transfer the slices onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease. Allow the bacon to cool slightly before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Start with a cold oven to help the bacon cook evenly without curling too much.
- Cooking time varies based on thickness of bacon and oven specifics, so watch closely after 18 minutes.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch grease and make cleanup easier.
- Save the bacon grease for cooking other dishes; it adds rich flavor.
- For crispier bacon, you can place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and lay the bacon on the rack to allow fat to drip away as it cooks.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy bacon, oven baked bacon, easy bacon recipe, breakfast bacon, baked bacon
