Panko-Crusted Bacon (6 servings) 6 slices of bacon 1 egg 3/4 cup panko crispy bread crumbs Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat the egg in a small bowl or mixing cup. Place panko crumbs on a plate. Dredge each slice of bacon through the beaten egg and then through the panko crumbs. Press both sides of each slice gently into the crumbs for a more even coating. Transfer slices to an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. How do you make crispy bacon even better? Give it a crunchy coating. Panko is a crispy, flakey Japanese bread crumb found in most grocery stores. Mr Breakfast would like to thank Mr Breakfast for this recipe. Recipe number 2882. Submitted 7/19/2010.