Here’s a simple and reliable way to cook bacon:
Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon
Ingredients
- Bacon (12–16 slices)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer. They can be close together but shouldn’t overlap.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness and desired crispness.
- Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
Tips
- For extra-crispy bacon, place the bacon on a wire rack set over the baking sheet.
- Save the rendered bacon fat for cooking vegetables, eggs, or potatoes.
- Add a light sprinkle of brown sugar and black pepper before baking for a sweet-and-savory variation.
Serving Ideas
- With scrambled eggs
- In sandwiches or burgers
- Crumbled over salads
- Added to baked potatoes or soups
If you’d like, I can also provide recipes for candied bacon, air-fryer bacon, maple bacon, or homemade bacon seasoning blends.
