This simple method for preparing perfectly Crispy Oven Baked Bacon is such a game changer and works like a charm! Now you can skip the stovetop splatters and the greasy mess. Just follow the simple steps below and learn how to cook crispy bacon in the oven. And once you do, you’ll never want to go back to the stovetop again!
We all know it. Bacon makes everything better!
I mean… let’s be honest here. Tasty scrumptious bacon that’s baked to golden perfection is beyond of hard to resist!
That’s why I just had to share with you this life changing less-mess bacon tip a friend shared with me: the genius method for preparing flawless crispy oven baked bacon!
What? Without the splattery mess?!?
Yes!
Tracey writes: “My husband, the ultimate bacon lover, says this is the best way he has ever had bacon! Less greasy, more crispy, and easier to eat! Doesn’t curl up and cooks more evenly!”
With this oven bacon recipe, there’s no flipping, no splattering, no standing over the stove. And you’ll get excellent crispy oven baked bacon every time!
Yay to that!
Trust me, you’ll love this tip for how to cook crispy bacon just as much as my brilliant Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs hack and tip for How to Freeze Eggs. That’s because it does the impossible… it makes your bacon EVEN better!
Now let’s get your crispy oven cooked bacon sizzling to perfection…
Ingredients
For this simple oven bacon recipe, you’ll just need a package of your favorite bacon, a large baking sheet, and either some aluminum foil or parchment paper. When using aluminum foil, you may also want to use some non stick cooking spray.
That’s it. So simple!
How to Bake Bacon in Oven
Here’s how to cook crispy bacon in the oven with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and without the splattering…
1. Start by lining your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Next, lay your bacon slices out in a single layer across the baking sheet.
3. Then bake your crispy bacon in oven as specified, until it’s as crispy as you like it.
Then… there’s just one thing left to do. Serve and enjoy one of the BEST Breakfast Bacon Recipes ever!
Scroll down for the printable oven bacon recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Can You Freeze Cooked Bacon?
Yes, and baking your bacon and then freezing it is one of the most savvy time saving Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas!
Here’s how to freeze cooked bacon…
1. Simply bake your bacon in the oven as instructed in the recipe card below.
2. Then pat your bacon down with paper towels to drain the extra grease after baking.
3. After your bacon has cooled a bit, place your bacon slices in gallon freezer bag.
4. You can freeze cooked bacon for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Frozen Bacon
When time to reheat, simply remove a few slices of your crispy oven baked bacon from the freezer, and reheat in the oven.
Or you can place your bacon slices on a microwave safe plate, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for about 15 – 30 seconds, or until hot and ready.
Just keep an eye on it, as every microwave cooks differently, and cook time will vary depending on how many slices you’re reheating at a time.
Sherry writes: “I do this all the time, most of the time I do 3 lbs. drain and freeze. Then warm in oven when I need it.”
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this perfectly crispy oven baked bacon…
Lauren writes: “Works really well”
Rayna writes: “So much cleaner than pan frying turned out perfectly crispy”
Jessica writes: “The way I always cook it now”
Christina writes: “Cooking bacon in the oven has changed my life!!”
Toni writes: “No more frying bacon for me!!!”
Jenny writes: “This was WAY TOO EASY! No more stove top bacon for us!”
Christina writes: “Cooking bacon in the oven has changed my life!!”
Tracey writes: “My husband, the ultimate bacon lover, says this is the best way he has ever had bacon! Less greasy, more crispy, and easier to eat! Doesn’t curl up and cooks more evenly!”
Carolyn writes: “Best way to prepare bacon.”
Elaine writes: “We love this, and make it whenever we have company and want to serve bacon with breakfast.”
Alicia writes: “No more stove top splatters!”
Kay writes: “I will NEVER fry my bacon again…..baked bacon for me!!”
Dawn writes: “This is the only way I “fry” bacon now.”
Sandra writes: “I tried this in my little Cuisinart countertop oven & the bacon turned out just right.”
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Crispy Oven Baked Bacon
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Ingredients
- 10 Bacon Slices, (regular cut)
- Nonstick Cooking Spray, (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line your baking sheet with either parchment paper or aluminum foil. Optional: If using foil, you can spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray if desired.
- Place bacon slices on baking sheet, then place baking sheet on middle rack of oven.
- Bake for 15 – 25 minutes, or until done. (time can be altered depending on how crispy you like your bacon and how thick your slices are)
- Keep an eye on your bacon… do NOT overcook!
- When it’s done to your crispy likings, remove from the oven, and transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate, to drain off excess grease. You can use paper towels on top to pat off extra grease as well.
Notes
- How To Freeze Cooked Bacon: Crispy oven baked bacon can be placed in a gallon freezer bag and frozen for up to 2 months. I recommend patting each slice of bacon with paper towels to remove excess grease prior to freezing.
- How To Reheat Frozen Bacon: When time to reheat, simply remove a few slices of bacon from the freezer, reheat in the oven. Or you can place it on a microwave safe plate, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for about 15 – 30 seconds, or until hot and ready. The cook time can vary, depending on your microwave and how many slices you are reheating.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So how do you save the grease, get it out of pan without dumping it.. We fry up a big batch of potatoes in the grease and never have enough.
Hi Pat ~ I just leave the tray out for a few hours and allow the grease to solidify. Then I take a spatula and push all of the grease into one corner of the tray, then transfer to a small mason jar and store in the refrigerator. Hope that helps! 🙂
What if you only eat wheat bread, will that work? I love bacon, and started baking it, but would like to keep the oven cleaner. Thanks Kathy
Yes it will as long as you use just the ends. The only bread you can use every slice is rye.
If you have some rye bread or the ends of white place the bacon on top before placing it into the oven, the bread absorbs the grease. Iam a chef and that’s how we do it in the oven, you can also use the same method for the microwave. It works like a charm much better than dealing with all the grease in the oven. Also save the grease it’s great in a lot of foods.
Will the underside of the bacon be browned and crispy like the top?
Yes it will Bonnie.
I do bacon in the oven but I do multiple batches and then place in freezer bags. So convenient to have for recipes, breakfasts, etc, I’ve kept it for at least a couple months that way.
That’s a great idea, Karen! It’s always nice to have things ready-to-go in the freezer! 😉