Best Way to Cook Bacon. Cook bacon in the oven for an easier way to make bacon. This is a simple no hassle cooking method that we've used repeatedly to make bacon in the oven.
Line rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
Spread slices of bacon on the baking sheet. It is okay to overlap them.
How long do you cook bacon in the oven? Bake for 20 minutes and check to see if it is done. I normally bake with a stone, and as we all know that increases cooking time. 20 minutes should about do it if you are not using a stone.
Remove from oven and place on paper towels to drain grease.