Simple Recipes for Every Day
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
![8 slices of bacon cooked in the oven on a parchment paper lined baking sheet](https://images.themodernproper.com/billowy-turkey/production/posts/Oven-Baked-Bacon-5.jpg?w=600&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1610637398&s=308a62e2919a11709f6f31f1c89a6956)
- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- 8 oz thick cut bacon
Method
- Arrange the bacon on a parchment (or foil) lined baking sheet close together, but not touching.
- Set bacon in the oven on the center rack and turn oven to 400°F.
- Allow to cook for 20-25 minutes, checking on it after 18 minutes.
- Immediately transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel or paper bag lined plate.
Note: Ovens and bacon thickness vary. It is crucial to check on it regularly. If you can smell the bacon, it’s probably close to finished.