How To: Cook Bacon in the Oven

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a baking sheet with foil: This will capture the drippings and make clean up a cinch!
- You can place the bacon directly on the foil. But consider using a baking rack to make the bacon super crispy.
Lay your bacon on the foil/rack: It's okay if the strips overlap or touch a little. They will shrink as they cook.
Place your bacon into the oven: Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- This time will vary depending on how thick the bacon is and how crispy you'd like it to be!
- After about 10 minutes, keep an eye on your bacon to make sure it doesn't burn.
Place bacon on a plate lined with paper towels: After the bacon is done cooking, remove it from the oven; then remove the bacon from the foil/rack and place it on a paper towel. This will allow the excess grease to drain.
Pat bacon with a second paper towel: Just to be sure all the excess grease has been absorbed. Enjoy!

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