Oven Baked Bacon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bacon
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12 slices bacon
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and line an extra-large baking sheet (14x20 inches) with foil for easy cleanup.
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Place an oven-safe rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet.
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Lay bacon slices in a single layer across the rack, making sure they don’t overlap.
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Bake on the middle rack for 18–23 minutes for average cut, 15–19 minutes for thin cut, or 22–26 minutes for thick cut bacon, depending on how crispy you like it.
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Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Pat dry with more paper towels and let it cool slightly to crisp up.
# Notes:
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Baking bacon on a rack allows fat to drip away and results in extra crispy strips.
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Foil lining makes cleanup much easier—just toss the foil when done.
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Always use a large baking sheet to avoid grease overflow in the oven.