Easily learn how to cook bacon in the oven in only 20 minutes from start to finish. You’ll likely never want to cook bacon another way!
Why this recipe works
Once you figure out how to cook bacon in the oven, there’s no going back. Much like air fryer bacon, it’s an easier method of making crispy, delicious bacon in a hands-off approach. Think of the air fryer version as a great way to make small batches and the oven method as a way to make large batches.
Why bake bacon instead of sizzling it in an open pan? Because it’s a lot quicker and way less messy. So say goodbye to grease splatter all over the countertop and oven grates. Simply line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, bake for 10-15 minutes, transfer to paper towels to drain, then wrap up the foil and toss the greasy remains straight into the garbage.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
BACON – When it comes to what kind of bacon you should use, the answer is simply whatever is your favorite. We stuck to classic-cut bacon, but thick-cut works as well. The bake time will depend on the thickness of your bacon slices.
SEASONING – The seasoning is completely optional. Over here, we like to season it with different flavors. We’ve used Montreal Steak Seasoning, a bourbon smokehouse flavored seasoning and many others. Play around with it and experiment with different seasonings if desired, or, simply omit the seasonings altogether.
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
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- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lay bacon on the baking sheet so they are not touching each other.
- If you like, season the bacon with Montreal Steak Seasoning. This is purely optional.
- Cook in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, keeping an eye on it and taking it out when it looks done. All ovens vary as do the thickness of bacon slices.
- Drain on paper towels.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Yes, you can use turkey bacon for this recipe! Keep in mind that turkey bacon will be done cooking a lot quicker because the fat content much lower. Check on it in the oven around the 7-8 minute mark.
Store leftover bacon in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm and crisp from the oven alongside other breakfast classics like eggs, pancakes, French toast, waffles, and so much more. Making bacon in the oven is also great for crumbling into salads, pasta dishes, and casseroles.
More Bacon Recipes
- Bacon Twists
- Bacon Sloppy Joes
- Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies
- Bacon Three Cheese Potatoes
- Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 pound bacon
- Montreal Steak seasoning optional
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- We like to season our bacon with different flavored seasonings. We’ve used Montreal Steak Seasoning, a bourbon smokehouse flavored seasoning and many others. Play around and experiment!
- When it comes to what kind of bacon you should use, the answer is simply whatever is your favorite. We stuck to classic-cut bacon, but thick-cut works as well. The bake time will depend on the thickness of your bacon slices.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lay bacon on the baking sheet so they are not touching each other.
- If you like, season the bacon with Montreal Steak Seasoning. This is purely optional.
- Cook in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, keeping an eye on it and taking it out when it looks done. All ovens vary as do the thickness of bacon slices.
- Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
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LInda Lee Reeves says
I microwave on a microwaveable paper plate lined with paper towel and bacon cover with paper towel . No more than 2.5 min at a time. Simply throw away plate and towel. Non-greasy cooked bacon is crispy and good. Watch so it doesn’t burn. Might need to microwave for 1 min. At a time more till done the way you like it. Watch!!!
Jeannie says
I’ve been baking bacon in the oven for several years now. We love the bacon that we get at a small grocery store in our area that slices the bacon from a slab to the thickness we like best. I place the bacon on a baking sheet (size determined by how bacon I want to cook)…not foil or parchment paper. I bake in a 400F oven for 20 minutes and it’s perfect every time! I let the bacon grease cook and then pour it into my “Southern Olive Oil” jar which I keep in the fridge! The bacon is not greasy and is wonderfully crisp. A winner all around!
Cathy says
We have been cooking our bacon like this for 25+ years!! Only way to cook bacon!! And it usually cook flat, not all squiggled up!!
I do need to clean the oven more frequently and if you have glass in the oven door, wipe it down when cool.. I tried the twisted bacon with thick bacon and I had to use toothpicks to keep it twisted. Next time I will try the thinner bacon!!
Jeanne says
Superior ! Thanks. ♥️
Mary Weir says
I love cooking bacon this way. Comes out so uniform and clean-up is a breeze.
Let the pan cool a bit, fold up the foil and toss.