Crispy Oven Bacon and Eggs Recipe (2024)

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Gerard P. Caputo

Bacon cooked in preheated 425 oven for 17 minutes. Turn off heat, add eggs, return to oven for 5 minutes. Perfect

TIm Fris

I do all this on parchment for an easy cleanup. Because who wants to scrub a sheet pan on a relaxing morning?

Jevvy Tintera

I bake eggs and bread in the oven on a cookie sheet. Butter each side of slices of bread and press a spoon in the middle to make a little well in the bread. Break an egg into the well and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each egg. Bake the eggs at 425 until they reach the level of "doneness" you like. The bread toasts a bit on the edges and the egg is a perfect sunny-side-up. The bacon could be baked prior to the eggs.

Leslie Suelter

I recently read an article that the BEST way to cook bacon in the oven is to put the bacon on a cookie sheet (with rack) and place the cookie sheet into the COLD oven. As the oven heats up to the 400+ degrees, the fat renders at a slower pace and the bacon doesnt curl all over the place. I have tried it and it does work.

Rob

Roasting the bacon more slowly and starting it in a cold oven gives a lovely result. Cold oven. Cold roasting pan. Put it in and put the oven at 325 F. Check after 25 minutes. Not sure why you'd want to do eggs in the oven in the bacon fat. If the fat is what's wanted, put it in a frying pan.

the BEST bacon

Put the sheet pan of bacon in a COLD oven then turn the oven on. (I set it to 400.) The bacon stays flat, gets super crisp and no need to flip. As an extra added bonus, grab your pour over coffee cone and a filter. Once the pan has cooled a bit, strain the bacon fat through the coffee filter. Throw a spoonful in ANY vegetable and thank me later.

Sidney Fisher

Hooray, I love this! Bacon was very crisp, egg whites were like custard, yolks were runny, and I had time to make coffee and toast as the bacon and eggs cooked! Watch out for the bacon grease when you take the pan out to put the eggs in. Egg edges were a bit crispy, but not hard. I used aluminum foil in the pan with cooking spray, easy cleanup. Cracked eggs into custard cups to pour in, avoid broken yolks.

Michael

I believe the whole purpose of this is to avoid using a frying pan in order to keep it simple when making bacon and eggs for a large number of people.

Elizabeth

I’ve been doing this for years, but I think the lower and slower method works better. Cook at 400 degrees. Flip bacon at 8-10 min, scoot it over at 15 min and add eggs, cook another five and voila! Eggs are dippy, and bacon is crispy. Don’t forget aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Barb

Why does everyone always have to use parchment or aluminum foil for "easier cleanup". Don't we want to conserve resources? A little scrubbing isn't going to hurt you.

Euphemia Thompson

that's an awful lot of delicate timing -- much easier to do it the old fashioned way, in a frying pan -- without having to worry about overcooking anything.

Mpl

Made this Christmas morning while the kids were “starving” post presents. I cooked 1.5 lbs bacon, 2 sheet pans, and 6 eggs. We always bake our bacon. Adding the eggs right to the pan is a genius move. I added the eggs at about 17 minutes, there was still some pale pink in the bacon, and the eggs took about 5 minutes. The yolks were still running and the whites perfectly set. Next time I’m going to use parchment paper since the foil ripped as I was separating the eggs.

Penny B

Made this for Xmas brunch for my my husband and me. 4 slices bacon cooked in preheated oven at 425 for 11 minutes. Took out of oven, turned bacon over, put in 4 eggs and back in oven. I left oven on and cooked for about 3 more minutes. Eggs were perfect! Next time I would cook bacon only to 9 minutes as it was very crispy (delicious though). Only one pan to clean up.

Andrew

Oh, for goodness sakes with the paper towel and parchment myth. It's from a pig. Just put the bacon on the pan then put it on a plate. Next you'll have me dig an alumina mine and smelt ore for foil, or chop down a rainforest to make parchment paper, so I don't have to wash the sheet pan, while driving a car with a bumper sticker for Greenpeace.

Thomas

450F is 230C

smith in BK

This is pretty brilliant, can't believe it isn't a more common way to prepare breakfast for a crowd. Genius!

Roberta. Aw gee, Melissa, sheep’s milk yoghurt? anot many of us live in New York or on a sheep’s farm.

Has anyone tried placing sliced potatoes under bacon slices?

Betsy

I make cold oven bacon (put bacon on pan in cold oven--set oven for 425 for 18-20 min). THinking this would still work - just add eggs at the end.

d

first time, so not perfect but will try again

Highlander Rob

Use Costco Kirkland (or good quality aluminum foil) Foil to line your Half-Sheet pan. Cooking all, bacon, eggs on this and afterwards the cooled foil goes easily in the trash bin. Tah-Dah!

Deejay

450 degrees burned the bacon on my 1st attempt, so followed reader suggestions by starting bacon in a cold oven at 400. It takes about 20+ minutes for the bacon to reach my family's preferred crispiness. Then crack in the eggs 5 minutes before the bacon is done. Other readers weren't exaggerating about how great the eggs turn out - custardy and perfectly cooked. Using parchment paper made for easy clean up with no spatter in the oven from the bacon fat. This is our new favorite weekend supper.

Andrea

Officially my new favorite Saturday morning breakfast

arturo

oven temperatures vary widely, so you need to know whether your oven runs hot or cool. I set the oven for 450 but after 15 miniutes bacon was not done, eggs were not set. Cooked until eggs were done, but bacon was still not crispy. Do not see this as any time saver when you factor in heating up oven and having to watch eggs carefully, not easy to do in an oven. 4 servings is not enough for a crowd, so don't see the value of recipe.

Clamsam

The magic of this recipe is the gorgeous texture of the eggs. The white is custardy but fully-set, and while the yolk is runny like a sunny side up egg, it’s cooked slightly on top so the yolk won’t break until you want it to. The cleanup isn’t bad either, but people are right that this isn’t a set it and forget it recipe and stovetop eggs are easier. That said, the benefit of the perfectly-done eggs is absolutely worth the extra time/attention.

Larry

David Bell2 years agoI call this 425 Bacon. I put it in a cold oven. Set for 425 degrees and turn on the oven. When the temperature is reached the bacon is done ( occassionally a minute more) the slow temperature rise allows rendering more fat from the bacon, so it is healthier...LOL.

Dustin

Without beacon available I tried this with olive oil. Really nice egg texture.

Amanda

A life saver when having to quickly make breakfast for a bunch of kids and/or guests on any day of the week.

Bill Stewart

If you follow the tip, add a swath of Miracle Whip® or mayo for a great breakfast sandwich.

Ben

I found that after making the bacon I could use the grease to make sliced potatoes and onions. At 350 the potatoes brown or even crisp. Then use the same remaining grease to make the sunny side up eggs.

Johnny Ventura

Looks great!However I use non-stick aluminum foil for this and many othersheet pan cooking in my oven, NO fuss and No fuss!

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Crispy Oven Bacon and Eggs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to bake bacon at 350 or 400? ›

Bacon should be cooked at 400°F.

Medium-thick bacon slices will need 18 to 20 minutes to reach the perfect level of crispiness. But check the bacon at 10 minutes, and adjust your cooking time to your preferred degree of doneness.

How do you keep bacon crispy in the oven? ›

Whether you prefer to microwave, pan-fry, or bake your bacon, the oven will allow you to keep your bacon crispy for up to a few hours. Set the temperature to 200ºF and center a baking rack. Lay your cooked strips out on a baking sheet and place them in the oven until it's time to enjoy.

How do you make the best crispy bacon? ›

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lightly oil a non-stick tray then lay the bacon over (streaky or back) in a single layer. Bake for 10-15 mins, using tongs to flip the bacon halfway, until cooked and the fat is crisp around the edges.

How long does it take for bacon to become crispy? ›

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon slices on the baking sheet. Cook the bacon for 10 to 20 minutes or until it's as crispy as you'd like.

How long to bake bacon at 400 in the oven? ›

I top one or two rimmed baking sheet pans with sheets of parchment and a row of bacon slices, then bake them at 400°F for 15 minutes. It's just as simple and efficient as it was at the hotel.

Why does my bacon never get crispy? ›

As with other meats, allow some room between strips, about an inch, when placing bacon in the pan. Crowding creates steam and prevents the bacon from cooking evenly, giving you limp bacon instead of crispy strips. Cook in batches if needed.

Do you need to flip bacon in the oven? ›

Step away for a minute to slice a tomato for a BLT and your bacon could throw a toddler-level tantrum. But oven-cooked bacon allows you to live your life for 18 minutes or so while the pork does its thing. You don't have to flip it, press it, or shield your kitchen from grease.

Is bacon crispier in oven or pan? ›

Oven bacon gets just as crispy, if not crispier, and there's very little mess to clean up after.

Which bacon is the most crispy? ›

Crispiest: Wright Applewood Thick Cut Bacon

While some folks are fans of thick-cut, hearty bacon, others are looking for rashers that cook up thin and crispy. If the latter sounds more like your preferred bacon style, try Wright Applewood Thick Cut Bacon.

How do you know when crispy bacon is done? ›

How do you know when bacon is done? Look at it. It should be browned, crisp, and tantalizingly juicy. On the stove or in the oven, most bacon fully cooks within 10-18 minutes.

How to get bacon crispy without burning? ›

Use low to medium heat, and you should have no issues with creating smoke. Another way to cook it is by using the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil to catch the fat, preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and cook for 15-20 minutes (or until desired doneness) flipping halfway through. Bacon should be cooked low and slow.

Can I bake bacon on aluminum foil? ›

Cooking bacon in the oven gives you perfectly crispy slices without any flipping or fussing, and the cleanup is superspeedy. It's also the best way to make bacon for a crowd. You can cook the bacon directly on aluminum foil-lined baking sheets or on a wire rack set on top of the baking sheets.

What is the best temperature to cook bacon? ›

The Right Temperature for Baking Bacon

While 375°F is my ideal temperature, if you're cooking something else in your oven, you can toss a sheet of bacon in at almost any temperature, and it'll be okay. If you're cooking it hotter, just keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn.

Is it better to cook bacon low and slow or high and fast? ›

Bacon cooks best slowly over low heat, so turn your burner on low. Soon the bacon will begin to release some of its fat. When it starts to buckle and curl, use the tongs to loosen the strips and turn each slice to cook on the other side. Keep flipping and turning the bacon so that it browns evenly.

Do you need to flip bacon when baking? ›

Nope! You don't have to flip it while cooking. You just lay the bacon on a baking sheet, stick it in the oven, and set a timer. The strips of bacon bubble away in the oven (no splattering!) and gradually become the crispy, golden-hued, irresistible bacon we know and love.

Should I cover bacon when baking? ›

Prevent oven splatters.

This from Cindy Capps Lepp: Lay a layer of foil over the bacon; this will keep grease from spitting all over the oven. Remove the foil for the last few minutes of cooking for "final crisping."

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