Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon
Achieve perfectly crispy, evenly cooked bacon every time with this foolproof recipe for Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon—a game-changer in your breakfast routine! Skipping the stovetop mess, this method utilizes a simple baking sheet and allows the oven to do all the work, freeing you up to focus on other dishes. Thick-cut bacon is baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, producing irresistible slices with minimal cleanup thanks to the clever use of foil or parchment paper. For those craving extra crunch, a baking rack option ensures an ultra-crispy texture by letting the grease drip away as it cooks. Whether served alongside fluffy pancakes, layered into a BLT, or crumbled over a fresh salad, this recipe delivers bacon at its best—crispy, savory, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for weekday breakfasts or weekend brunch spreads!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Thick-cut bacon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Alternatively, you can use a baking rack set over the baking sheet for even crisper bacon.
Step 3
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap. If using a baking rack, arrange the bacon over the rack.
Step 4
Place the baking sheet in the middle of the preheated oven.
Step 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon and your desired level of crispiness. Check the bacon around the 12-minute mark to gauge its progress, as oven times may vary.
Step 6
Once the bacon is cooked to your preferred level of crispness, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven using oven mitts.
Step 7
Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease and to allow it to crisp up further as it cools.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a side for breakfast, as part of a sandwich, or crumble it over salads or baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (453.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1944.0 |
| Total Fat 178.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 324.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6479.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 56.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 0mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 810.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories