Best Way to Cook Bacon (No Mess)
Is there anything better than a warm, comforting breakfast? We love breakfast so much in this house sometimes we eat it once in the morning and again in the evening for supper! Our favorites are eggs, pancakes, and, of course, bacon! And today I’m sharing with you the best way to cook bacon, it’s going to be life changing!
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Supplies
- Baking Sheet
- Unbleached Parchment Paper
- Your Favorite Bacon
- Small Glass Container with Lid or Silicone Grease Container
- Paper Towels
- Plate
PIN FOR LATER
Best Way to Cook Bacon in 7 Easy Steps
- Preheat oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
- Lay bacon slices on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cook bacon for 20 minutes in preheated oven. (Oven times may vary)
- Remove bacon from oven and transfer to a paper towel covered plate.
- Save bacon grease in glass container or grease container for later use.
- Allow pan to cool, discard parchment paper for easy clean up.
Tips for the Best Bacon
- Be sure to check bacon before 20 minutes as all ovens vary.
- Unbleached parchment paper keeps the mess contained, but this recipe works on an ungreased baking sheet.
Best Way to Cook Bacon
The easiest and best way to cook the perfect bacon without a mess.
Ingredients
- 8-12 Bacon Slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
- Lay bacon slices on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cook bacon for 20 minutes in preheated oven. (Oven times may vary)
- Remove bacon from oven and transfer to a paper towel covered plate.
- Save bacon grease in glass container or grease container for later use.
- Allow pan to cool, discard parchment paper for easy clean up.
Notes
- Be sure to check bacon as all ovens vary.
- Unbleached parchment paper keeps cleanup easy, but this recipe works well on an ungreased baking sheet too.
After you cook bacon like this, you won’t ever want to cook it any other way again! And if you’re not wanting to have breakfast again, try this amazing crockpot potato soup recipe our family loves! It’s even dairy free, but I promise it’s been kid and family approved for deliciousness! Don’t forget to top it with this crispy bacon!
While you’re here you might also enjoy this blog post all about menu planning! Take the headache out of menu planning and grocery shopping! There’s even a free printable!
