Description
Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon is an easy and foolproof method to achieve perfectly cooked bacon with minimal mess. By baking the bacon on a baking sheet in a cold oven preheated to 400˚F, you ensure evenly cooked, crispy strips without the need for constant attention or flipping. This method is perfect for making larger batches and delivers consistently delicious results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sliced bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon: Lay the bacon strips in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring the slices do not overlap for even cooking.
- Preheat the Oven and Cook: Place the baking sheet with bacon into a cold oven, then set the oven temperature to 400˚F. Bake the bacon for 18 to 30 minutes, depending on your desired level of crispiness, checking after 18 minutes to avoid burning.
- Drain and Cool: Once the bacon is cooked to your liking, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use tongs to transfer the bacon strips to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease and allow the bacon to crisp further as it cools.
Notes
- For even crispier bacon, you can place a wire rack on the baking sheet and bake the bacon on the rack so the fat drips away.
- Keep an eye on the bacon after 18 minutes to prevent burning since oven temperatures can vary.
- Save the bacon drippings to use as a flavorful cooking fat in other recipes.
- Allow the bacon to cool slightly before serving to maximize crispiness.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bacon, oven baked bacon, crispy bacon, easy bacon recipe, side dish
