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oven cooked bacon recipe
Aldrick Winters

Oven Cooked Bacon Recipe

This oven cooked bacon recipe delivers perfectly crispy, evenly cooked strips with minimal mess. Baking in the oven keeps the bacon flat, golden, and irresistibly crunchy perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slices thick cut bacon

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • Wire rack (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
  2. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer without overlapping; use a wire rack on top of the sheet if desired for extra crispiness.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the cold oven, then set to 400°F to help the fat render slowly.
  4. Check at the 15-minute mark; thinner bacon may finish sooner while thick-cut needs more time.
  5. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the bacon turns deep golden brown and crispy around the edges.
  6. Remove from oven and transfer bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess grease.
  7. Let cool for 2–3 minutes; bacon will crisp up slightly more as it rests.

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Notes

  • Use a wire rack for extra crispy texture and less grease pooling.
  • For chewier bacon, reduce cook time by 2–3 minutes.
  • Save cooled bacon grease in a jar to use for cooking eggs or vegetables.