Description
Discover the ultimate way to cook bacon with this easy oven-baked recipe. Achieve perfectly crispy, evenly cooked bacon slices with minimal mess and effort. This method uses the oven to render the fat slowly, producing deliciously golden and crisp bacon every time, ideal for breakfast or any time you crave savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier. If you want extra crispy bacon, place a wire rack on top of the lined baking sheet.
- Arrange the bacon: Lay the bacon slices out in a single layer on the wire rack or directly on the foil-lined sheet if you prefer. Make sure the slices do not overlap to ensure even cooking.
- Start baking: Place the baking sheet with the bacon slices in the cold oven, then turn the oven on to 400°F. This helps the bacon cook evenly and minimizes curling.
- Bake the bacon: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the bacon and desired crispiness. Begin checking at around 15 minutes to avoid burning.
- Check for doneness: Once the bacon is golden brown and crispy to your liking, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven using oven mitts.
- Drain the bacon: Transfer the cooked bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For chewier bacon, begin checking between 12 and 14 minutes of baking.
- For extra crispy bacon, extend the baking time a few minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Store leftover bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftover bacon in the oven or microwave for best texture retention.
