Oven Bacon Recipe

4.91 from 11 votes

The BEST way to cook bacon is in the oven. This Oven Baked Bacon recipe is fantastic for breakfast, brunch and holidays!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kellie

Cost: $10

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the baking sheet being sure not to overlap the edges.
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the desired degree of doneness.
Line a plate or platter with paper towels and transfer the bacon the plate to drain. Bacon will crisp a little more as it cools.
Transfer to a clean platter and serve immediately or use in your favorite recipe.

Check early: Bacon thickness and ovens vary—start checking at 10 minutes and watch closely near the end.
Doneness tip: Pull bacon when it’s just shy of perfect; it crisps up more as it cools on paper towels.
Foil vs parchment: Foil = easiest cleanup. Parchment helps prevent sticking (double-layer if grease seeps through).
Extra crispy: Add 1–3 minutes, checking every minute to avoid burning.
Less curl option: For flatter bacon, try a cold oven start (set to 375°F) and bake 20–30 minutes.
Save the grease: Cool 10 minutes, strain if desired, and refrigerate for cooking (eggs, potatoes, veggies).
Storage/Reheat: Refrigerate cooked bacon 4–5 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5–7 minutes (or air fryer 2–4 minutes).