Cooking bacon in the oven is a simple and convenient way to make crispy and delicious bacon without the mess and hassle of frying it on the stovetop. Here are the basic steps to cook bacon in the oven, based on the web search results:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. You can also use a metal cooling rack on top of the baking sheet to allow the excess grease to drip off the bacon as it cooks, but this is optional.
2. Place the bacon on the baking sheet, making sure that the slices do not overlap.
Arrange the bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet or rack in a single layer, without overlapping them. You can fit as many slices as you can on the sheet, as they will shrink as they cook.
3. Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes, depending on how thick and crispy you like your bacon. Regular sliced bacon usually takes about 14 minutes, while thick-cut bacon may take up to 18 minutes. You don’t need to flip the bacon over during cooking, but you can check it halfway through for even browning.
4. Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess grease.
Remove the bacon from the oven and transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess grease. Let it cool slightly before serving or storing.
That’s it! You have just cooked perfect bacon in the oven. Enjoy your perfectly cooked bacon with eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, salads, or any way you like 😊.