Bacon. Bacon. Bacon. This Easy Oven-Baked Bacon is hands free and perfect straight out of the oven. Evenly crisp, mildly salty, and lightly sweet with an optional hint of heat. It's truly delicious as a side, on a BLT, or even just for snacking on its own.
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I don't know about you, but standing over a hot, splattering skillet of grease is not my idea of a good time. But eating bacon is. Luckily there is a solution to this age-old problem - BAKE IT IN THE OVEN! The best part is that while it bakes, your hands are free to finish the rest of the meal or sip on a cup of coffee - whichever the morning requires.
🥓 Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon
- Maple syrup
- Brown sugar
- Chipotle chili powder (optional)
🔪 Instructions
Just line a sheet pan with parchment or foil, lay out the bacon, and layer on the sweet stuff. Then pop it in a hot oven and in 20-30 minutes pull out crispy bacon.
There's nothing wrong with classic bacon, but sometimes the circumstance calls for a bit more. SUGAR! A sweet, crispy layer caramelizes on the top after a coating of brown sugar, maple syrup, or a combination of the two. If you're feeling spicy, a touch of chipotle chili powder adds the perfect hint of heat.
I mean, look at that glossy, sugary goodness. One bite and you'll be addicted. And as an added benefit, each piece comes out of the oven uniformly done... no flipping required.
📖 More recipes
Besides just eating it straight from the pan, we use this bacon in or with several of our favorite recipes. Scramble eggs and make these Easiest Cream Biscuits for fantastic breakfast sandwiches. For lunch or dinner, try these amazingly simple BELT Sandwiches (BLT + Egg). Or chop the bacon and use as a topping in this Autumn Chopped Salad.
👨🏼🍳 Tips & Tricks
- Choose quality bacon, preferably thick-sliced. Look for bacon that has meat from end to end.
- In order to fit more slices on each sheet, alternate the wide and thin ends of each slice.
- When baking multiple sheets, rotate halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Watch carefully at the end because it will burn quickly.
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📋 Recipe
Easy Oven-Baked Bacon + 3 Candied Options
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon preferably thick-cut
Candied Option 1
- 2 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
Candied Option 2
- 2 ½ tablespoon real maple syrup
Candied Option 3
- 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon real maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder add more for additional heat
Instructions
Basic Oven-Baked Bacon
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Line bacon on sheet pan alternating wide and narrow ends.
- For candied options see below.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until desired crispness. Thick slices take longer than thin.
- Cool on paper towels to drain.
For Candied Options
- Option 1 & 2: After step 3, evenly apply topping to bacon. Proceed with recipe.
- Option 3: Combine sugar, syrup, and chili powder. Evenly apply to bacon. Proceed with recipe.
Notes
- Choose quality bacon, preferably thick-sliced. Look for bacon that has meat from end to end.
- In order to fit more slices on each sheet, alternate the wide and thin ends of each slice.
- When baking multiple sheets, rotate halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Watch carefully at the end because it will burn quickly.
Nutrition
All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.
Jennifer says
I’m batch cooking for the week, and this made cooking some fun bacon super easy! Really tasty!
Misty says
Glad you liked it!
Rachel says
I used the bacon in a mac and cheese recipe to add some meat. This way of making bacon really reduces the mess!
Danielle says
Everything's better with bacon! Sounds delish!
Theresa D. says
This is the best way to make bacon! Our families favorite is the brown sugar bacon. It is so good on salads, burgers, and of course for breakfast!
Misty says
Yes, I totally agreee... best way to make bacon ever! The brown sugar option is my favorite too.
Sally says
Really tasty bacon! It was crispy, just how I like it. And I love how easy it was to clean up 😀.
Aspen says
This is the most amazing bacon! It really is addicting and so easy!