Description
This recipe delivers perfectly crispy oven-baked bacon with minimal effort and mess. Baking bacon in the oven allows for even cooking and easy cleanup, producing tender, chewy or extra crispy slices depending on your baking time preference. Ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a savory addition to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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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 ease cleanup.
- Arrange bacon slices: Lay the bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment paper without overlapping or touching each other. This ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- Bake the bacon: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 14 minutes if you prefer chewy bacon, or up to 18 minutes for extra crispy slices. Keep in mind the bacon will continue to cook slightly after removal from the oven.
- Drain and cool: Carefully transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease and cool slightly before serving. You can discard the bacon grease or save it in a jar for use in other recipes.
- Serve and enjoy: Your perfectly baked bacon is ready to enjoy on its own, or as part of your favorite meals.
Notes
- For best results, use a rimmed baking sheet to catch any grease drippings.
- Adjust baking time to achieve your preferred bacon texture—shorter time for chewy, longer for crisp.
- Save leftover bacon grease for cooking; it adds great flavor to eggs, vegetables, and more.
- Line the pan with foil instead of parchment for easier cleanup if preferred.
- Use tongs to handle hot bacon safely after baking.
