Directions Line a large baking sheet with 2 sheets of aluminum foil, making sure pan is completely covered. Arrange bacon strips on the prepared baking sheet, keeping at least 1/2-inch space between strips. Place pan in the cold oven. Heat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cook bacon for 14 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plates. Let cool for 5 minutes for bacon to crisp.