How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

0 For regular bacon: Preheat the oven to 375 F and lay the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure there is no overlap. Bake the bacon on the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes, until crisp, then remove from the oven. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess grease, then enjoy!
1 For thick-cut bacon: Preheat the oven to 400 F and lay the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure there is no overlap. Bake the bacon on the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes for just under-crisp, or 25 minutes for perfectly-crisp, then remove from the oven. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess grease, then enjoy!