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Baked Bacon Recipe
Learning how to cook bacon in the oven will change your culinary life – you’ll never go back to the stovetop again! This almost entirely hands-off method results in shatteringly crispy, evenly cooked, regular or thick cut bacon without the sputtering mess of the stovetop – then just toss the foil when you’re done (NO messy wire rack needed)! Cook as few or as many slices as you like (great for entertaining), or save some to pull out for eggs, omelettes, sandwiches, salads, burgers and more!
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet (including the sides) with foil for easy cleanup. Top with parchment paper (bacon gets crispier with parchment). You may prep and cook 2 sheets at once.
foilparchment paper
2
Add Bacon: Line the parchment with desired number of strips of bacon in a single layer without overlapping (as little as you like, or typically can fit up to 10-12).
3
To Cook REGULAR BACON: Bake regular bacon for ⏱️ 12-15 minutes, then check for doneness. Flip if needed (I always do), and continue to bake an additional ⏱️ 5-10 minutes or until it reaches desired crispiness. For paper thin bacon, it might be done in as little as ⏱️ 10 minutes, so watch carefully! If baking two racks at once, rotate their positions halfway through baking.
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To Cook THICK CUT BACON: Bake thick cut bacon for ⏱️ 20 minutes, then check for doneness. Flip if needed (I always do), and continue to bake an additional ⏱️ 5-10 minutes or until it reaches desired crispiness, flipping every ⏱️ 10 minutes. If baking two racks at once, rotate their positions halfway through.
5
Drain: Using tongs, transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate or wire rack in a single layer. Let cool slightly, then serve immediately or cool and refrigerate for later use (See Notes).
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To Save Grease: Let the bacon grease cool for a few minutes, then strain into a paper towel lined sieve placed over glass storage container (like Mason jars). Refrigerate for future use.
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