How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with a cold oven.

   Stretch the bacon out so it isn't folded or overlapped with other pieces of bacon.
   
   This will ensure that the bacon cooks evenly.
   
   If you'd like, you can line the bottom of your broiler pan with aluminum foil to make it easier to clean up the bacon drippings. ,,, Flip it over and continue to bake for 8-10 minutes. , Remove the bacon from the oven. ,
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   Step 2: Place bacon slices on a broiler pan.

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   Step 3: Place the broiler pan in the oven and set the temperature to 400℉ (205℃).

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   Step 4: Bake the bacon for 12-15 minutes on first side.

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   Step 5: Remove the bacon from the oven.

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   Step 6: Continue baking until the bacon is as crispy as you desire.

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   Step 7: Finished.

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