Description
A simple and foolproof recipe for perfectly oven-baked bacon that comes out crispy and evenly cooked without the mess of frying. This method uses the oven to bake bacon slices on parchment paper, delivering delicious results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and to prevent the bacon from sticking.
- Arrange bacon slices: Lay the bacon slices out in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure the slices do not overlap or touch so they cook evenly and crisp up properly.
- Bake: Bake the bacon in the preheated oven. For chewy bacon, bake for about 14 minutes. If you prefer your bacon extra crispy, bake for up to 18 minutes. Remember, bacon will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven due to residual heat.
- Drain and serve: Once done, use tongs to transfer the bacon slices to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and cool slightly. You can discard the bacon grease or save it in a jar for use in other recipes. Serve and enjoy your perfectly oven-baked bacon!
Notes
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the bacon slices and your oven’s exact temperature.
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and prevents the bacon from sticking to the pan.
- Save bacon grease in a jar for cooking to add flavor to other dishes.
- Check bacon a couple of minutes before the end time to avoid overcooking.
- For extra crispy bacon, consider flipping the slices halfway through baking.
