How do you cook bacon in the oven?

Oven-Baked Bacon: Crispy Perfection

Here's a simple and delicious method for oven-baked bacon:

Ingredients:

* Bacon slices (amount as desired)

* Optional: 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (for a sweet and smoky flavor)

Equipment:

* Baking sheet

* Wire rack (optional)

* Aluminum foil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easy cleanup) or place a wire rack on the sheet. This will allow the bacon to cook evenly and drain excess fat.

3. Arrange the bacon: Place the bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't overlap.

4. Optional: Add brown sugar: If you want a sweet and smoky flavor, sprinkle a tablespoon of brown sugar evenly over the bacon.

5. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the fat has rendered out. You can check the bacon after 15 minutes and adjust the baking time as needed.

6. Cool and serve: Let the bacon cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.

Tips:

* For extra crispy bacon: Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

* For softer bacon: Bake for a shorter amount of time.

* Avoid overcrowding: Make sure the bacon isn't overlapping on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.

* Use a wire rack: This will allow the bacon to cook more evenly and prevent it from becoming soggy.

* Clean up: The aluminum foil makes for an easy cleanup. Just remove the foil and discard it.

Enjoy your perfectly crispy oven-baked bacon!