Description
This recipe for the best oven-baked bacon delivers perfectly cooked bacon slices with minimal effort and mess. Baking bacon in the oven ensures even cooking and crispiness without the need for constant attention, making it an ideal method for preparing bacon for a crowd or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Arrange Bacon: Place the bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment paper, ensuring the slices do not overlap or touch to allow for even cooking.
- Bake Bacon: Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 14 minutes if you prefer chewy bacon, or up to 18 minutes for extra crispy results. Remember the bacon will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Drain and Serve: Use tongs to transfer the cooked bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease. Discard the grease or save it in a jar for other cooking uses. Serve the bacon warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Baking bacon in the oven allows for hands-free cooking and evenly cooked slices.
- Use parchment paper or a wire rack on the baking sheet to catch grease and reduce cleanup.
- Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the bacon and your oven, so monitor closely towards the end.
- Save excess bacon grease for frying vegetables or adding flavor to dishes.
