The oven is the best way to cook bacon for a crowd! Learn how to bake bacon to enjoy for breakfast or use in your favorite recipes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 8servings
Ingredients
1pounduncooked baconmore or less as desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. OPTIONAL: Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
Lay bacon strips onto baking sheet, leaving a slight gap between pieces.
Bake for 10 minutes, then check bacon. If needed, cook for additional 5 minute spurts until desired crispness is achieved. Final baking time will depend on your variety of bacon.
Notes
If using a lower temperature, increase cooking time as needed.