How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Cooking bacon in the oven creates perfectly crispy, delicious bacon with less mess and more ease.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 slices bacon pick your favorite cut, thick or thin
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the bacon slices side-by-side on the tray without overlapping.
- Cook the bacon for 15 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. Check after 10 minutes as ovens vary.
- Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the bacon with tongs to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess grease.
- Let the bacon sit for a minute to finish the natural release process, then serve warm and crispy.
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Notes
Use a heavy-duty baking sheet to avoid warping. Cooking times may vary depending on your oven. For less sticking, use parchment paper instead of foil.