Baking Bacon

  • 1 to 2 pounds sliced bacon
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 
  2. Line 1 to 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Lay the bacon on the baking sheet(s) in a single layer. (The bacon can be close together, but don’t let it overlap or the bacon will stick during cooking).
  3. Bake until the bacon is deep golden-brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Exact baking time will depend on the thickness of the bacon and how crispy you like it. Begin checking around 12 minutes to monitor how quickly the bacon is cooking. Pour off the bacon grease as needed so the bacon isn’t totally submerged in grease.
  4. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.

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