Indulge in the savory goodness of thick-cut bacon with this easy oven-baked recipe. The bacon comes out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a mouthwatering addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. Plus, baking bacon eliminates the mess and hassle of stovetop cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 lb of thick-cut bacon strips
- Optional: brown sugar, maple syrup, black pepper for seasoning
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the bacon strips on the wire rack in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
- Optional: sprinkle brown sugar, drizzle maple syrup, or sprinkle black pepper on top of the bacon for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the bacon strips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, flavorful bacon!
