Equipment Needed

• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• tongs
• paper towels

Ingredients

• bacon slices (1-2 lbs)
• optional: black pepper, maple syrup

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Lay bacon strips on sheet in single layer (can overlap slightly)
4. For extra crispy: sprinkle with black pepper
5. For maple bacon: brush lightly with maple syrup
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until desired crispness
7. Check at 15 minutes - cooking time varies by thickness
8. Remove from oven when golden brown
9. Transfer to paper towels to drain
10. Serve immediately or cool and store

Professional Tips

• Oven bacon is more even than pan-fried
• No need to flip or babysit
• Can cook an entire package at once
• Parchment paper makes cleanup easy
• Bacon continues to crisp as it cools
• Store in fridge for up to 5 days, reheat in oven

What to Make

• breakfast
• meal prep
• BLTs
• breakfast for groups
• bacon-wrapped items