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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Step by step how to make deliciously crispy bacon in the oven - and what type of bacon is the best bang for your hard earned buck! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 package of your favorite good quality bacon
  • parchment paper
  • large baking sheet

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 °F.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay the bacon strips in a SINGLE layer on the parchment lined baking sheet. Do not let them touch or overlap or the strips will stick together. 
  3. Bake until the bacon is crispy, about 25-35 minutes, depending on its thickness. The Costco bacon can take up to 35 minutes but it's worth it! 
  4. For chewier bacon, leave the bacon alone when cooking. Cook until there is still a little bit of fat left, fat is chewy. 
  5. For crispy bacon, flip the slices halfway through so that the other side cooks up crisp. No need for a baking rack at all, this works like a charm! 
  6. For crispy bacon the secret is to cook the fat out of the bacon. Fat is chewy, so if you leave fat in it , you will have chewiness. 
  7. When done to your desired texture, remove and lay the bacon on paper towels to drain. Serve and enjoy!