Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz.) package bacon
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven then set it to 400°F. Bake the bacon until it reaches your desired level of crispiness, flipping the strips once halfway through, 10 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your bacon.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool before serving. (It will crisp up as it cools.)
Notes
- If you’re cooking more than one package or can’t fit all the bacon on a single pan, use two baking sheets. Place them on separate oven racks and rotate the pans halfway through cooking for even crisping.
- Storage & reheating: Once cooled, store cooked bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in an air fryer, a skillet over medium heat, or in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until warmed through. (The microwave works in a pinch, but the bacon may lose some of its crispness.)
- Save the bacon grease: Let it cool slightly, then transfer to a heatproof glass container and refrigerate for up to 3 months. Use it for frying eggs, breakfast potatoes or even pancakes for extra flavor.
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