Baked Bacon
Made on a baking sheet in the oven, it's the best way we know how to cook bacon for a crowd with no standing at the stovetop getting spattered. All you need is a baking sheet. And a craving for bacon.
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon
- foil or parchment paper
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Wait until the oven is completely preheated and then slide the baking sheet into the oven. Let the bacon cook, without turning, until the fat begins to render, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Rotate the baking sheet and continue cooking until the bacon is crisp and brown, 5 to 6 minutes for thin-cut bacon, 8 to 10 minutes for thick-cut bacon. if you're baking more than 1 sheet of bacon at the same time, swap their oven positions about halfway through cooking. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate or a brown paper sack to drain. Collect the bacon drippings in a clean Mason jar or another resealable container with a lid, tuck it in the fridge, and reserve for another use, such as our Bacon Fat Gingersnaps.
- Pile the perfectly crispy bacon onto plates or a platter and have at it.
Notes
Variations On Baked Bacon
Bored with knowing how to bake bacon all by itself? Simply sprinkle the bacon with any of the following before you slide it in the oven. (And keep a close eye on the oven as any form of sugar can burn relatively quickly and easily. And you don’t want flare-ups—unless, of course, you’re into that sorta thing.)- Brown sugar
- Brown sugar and topped with chopped pecans
- Brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Brushed with maple syrup
- Brushed with honey
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 269mg