Barefoot Contessa's Maple- Roasted Bacon

I saw Ina make this on her food network cooking show. The episode was entitled "Bed and Breakfast". Cooking bacon in the oven instead of frying it on the stovetop is a very easy preparation method.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb  thick-cut smoked bacon (16 slices)
• 1 -2  tablespoon  good maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon in 1 layer on the baking rack.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon begins to brown.
4. Remove the pan carefully from the oven; there will be hot grease in the pan!
5. Brush the bacon slices with maple syrup and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the bacon is a warm golden brown.
6. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and serve warm.