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Oven-Baked Bacon

Oven-Baked Bacon
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This easy Oven-Baked Bacon recipe delivers perfectly crispy, evenly cooked bacon with minimal effort and mess. Using the oven allows hands-off cooking, even crispiness, less splatter, and the ability to cook large batches at once. Whether for breakfast, snacks, or adding flavorful crunch to dishes, this method ensures delicious bacon every time.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Bacon strips (quantity as desired, cut and thickness according to preference)
  • Parchment paper or foil (to line baking sheet)

Optional Seasonings

  • Black pepper (a sprinkle)
  • Brown sugar (a sprinkle)
  • Smoked paprika (a sprinkle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature is perfect for crisping the bacon evenly without burning it.
  2. Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to trap grease and simplify cleanup. This setup keeps the bacon elevated and prevents sticking.
  3. Arrange the Bacon: Lay the bacon strips side by side in a single layer on the baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to ensure each strip crisps properly.
  4. Add Optional Seasoning: If you want to customize, sprinkle black pepper, a little brown sugar, or your chosen seasoning evenly over the bacon strips now.
  5. Bake Until Crispy: Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes depending on thickness and your preferred crispness. Keep an eye near the end to avoid burning.
  6. Drain Excess Grease: Use tongs to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. This step removes extra grease and keeps your bacon delightfully crispy.

Notes

  • Use a wire rack to elevate bacon strips for extra crispiness by allowing fat to drip away and air to circulate.
  • Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the bacon; thicker cuts may need 20-25 minutes.
  • Save bacon fat drippings for cooking eggs or roasting vegetables.
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet; spacing ensures even cooking without steaming.
  • Check bacon earlier (around 12 minutes) if you prefer a chewier texture.

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