How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Easy and crispy bacon that cooks perfectly every time!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet Pan
- Paper Towels For collecting grease after bacon cooks
- Aluminum Foil (Optional)
- Oven-Safe Cooling Rack (Optional)
Ingredients
- 1 Package of Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Place the slices of baking without overlapping on the rimmed baking sheet pan. *If using aluminum foil, add the aluminum foil first to the baking sheet. *If using aluminum foil and cooling rack, add the aluminum foil to the baking sheet and then top the baking sheet with the cooling rack.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven on the middle rack and cook for 15-20 minutes or to your desired crispness.
- Once bacon is done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined dish to allow the excess grease to absorb off the bacon.
- Serve the bacon warm or reference making ahead and freezing instructions for later use.