Corn on the cob is one of the sweetest delicacies of summer. You can almost savor the sunlight in every bite of juicy corn kernels. There are so many ways to cook corn, but heating corn in the microwave on the cob is one of the best ways to cook corn on the cob!
Microwaving corn cooks easily,
whether you shred the corn before heating it in the microwave, or decide to leave it to be steamed inside the husk while
cooking.
Don’t wait for the water to boil, don’t look at the grill. Simply place the corn on the cob in the microwave, and in just a few minutes, it will be ready to serve.
Yes, this is one of those versatile corn recipes that make putting dinner on the table quick and hassle-free.
Trust me when I say that this super easy microwave corn recipe on the cob will make you enjoy a few ears of fresh sweet corn with every meal, all summer long.
You may also want to try these boiled carrots, easy boiled broccoli and easy How to steam broccoli in the microwave.
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Why make this recipe
easy – Cooking corn in the microwave
- is as easy as getting a dish and pressing start
- Fast – You can cook corn on the cob in the microwave in as little as 5 minutes.
- Perfectly cooked – Corn is slowly steamed and will cook evenly when the corn is heated in the microwave on the cob.
- Delicious – Cook the corn on the cob to enjoy anytime you feel like it.
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Ingredient Notes
- Corn: whole ears of corn, fresh and uncrumbled
on the cob.
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Ready to make this microwave corn on the cob? Gather your ingredients and I’ll show you…
How to heat
corn in the microwave on the cob
Get the full ingredient list and recipe card instructions below
. Prepare the corn on the
- cob by removing the husk and silk
- Wrap each of the 4 pieces of corn with a damp paper towel and place it on a microwave-safe dish
- Microwave corn over high heat for 3-6 minutes (3-4 minutes for 2 ears).
- Let stand for a few minutes before removing towels and serving.
from each ear.
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How to heat corn in the microwave onthe shell cob
Get the full ingredient list and recipe card instructions below
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- Trim the tassels and remove the outermost layers of the shells
- Place 4 ears of corn on a microwave-safe dish and cook over high heat for 5-7
- Let stand for a few minutes to cool a little
- Carefully crumble and serve as desired.
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Pro tips
- For best results, buy fresh corn with coarse grains
- before or after cooking it in the microwave, depending on your preferred way of
- Add 1-2 minutes to cooking times for each additional ear of summer
- Serve corn on the cob topped with butter , salt and any of your favorite ingredients.
- Use corn stands to enjoy hot corn without clutter on the cob.
. Crush the corn
cooking the corn.
corn on the cob.
Delicious variations
- Top – The corn on the cob is very tasty in the summer months, but is even better when topped with butter, salt and pepper. Or try adding a pinch of Parmesan cheese or a splash of fresh lemon juice to your cooked corn.
- Flavor your butter – Make a compound herbal butter or honey butter to use in your microwaved
- Use seasonings: Expand the flavor further by adding garlic salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, or even cayenne pepper to corn in the microwave.
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Prep Ahead Preparation and Storage
- – You can trim corn tassels on the cob if you wish, but otherwise, there is no preparation work to heat fresh
- Store – Leftover corn can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Freeze – We do not recommend that you refreeze them. It can become soft.
- Reheat – To reheat corn on the cob, wrap it with wet paper towels and microwave corn for 2-3 minutes or until hot.
corn in the microwave.
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FAQ
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Weight Watchers
Points
With no additional ingredients, there are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a portion of this
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