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How to cook bacon in the oven

How to Bake Bacon in the Oven

The best bacon is oven baked so I am sharing my tips for how to bake bacon in the oven! You will never go back to pan fried bacon again!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, how to cook bacon
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Author Amanda @ Old House to New Home

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick sliced bacon

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with foil. Top foil with a cooling rack.

  2. Spread bacon in a single layer across the cooling rack. 

  3. Place bacon in the oven and heat to 375 degrees. Let bake 15 or so minutes and check it periodically. Remove from oven when it has reached your desired crispiness.

  4. Remove from cooling rack and set on paper towels to help reduce greasiness. 

Recipe Notes

Cooking Time: If you are wondering how long to cook bacon in the oven, it varies by your personal taste. If you like a crispy bacon, increase the time by 1 minute at a time until you reach your desired crispiness. If you like a soggier bacon, decrease by 1 minute.