Suitable for vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Microwave corn cooks easily, whether you shuck the corn before microwaving, or you decide to leave them on so that the corn steams inside the husk while cooking. No waiting for water to boil, no watching the grill. Just pop the corn on the cob in the microwave, and in just a few minutes, it’s ready to serve. Yeap, this is one of those versatile corn recipes that make getting dinner on the table quick and fuss-free. Trust me when I say that this super easy microwave corn on the cob recipe will have you enjoying a few ears of fresh sweet corn with every meal, all summer long. You might also like to try these Boiled Carrots, easy Boiled Broccoli, and easy How To Steam Broccoli In The Microwave. Plus you might like How To Cook canned Corn.
Why Make This Recipe
Easy – Cooking corn in the microwave is as easy as getting a plate and pressing start. Fast – You can cook corn on the cob in the microwave in as few as 5 minutes. Perfectly Cooked – The corn steams slowly and will cook evenly when you microwave corn on the cob. Delicious – Cook corn on the cob to enjoy any time the mood strikes.
Ingredient Notes
Corn – whole, fresh, unshucked ears of corn on the cob.
Ready to make this microwave corn on the cob? Gather your ingredients, and I will show you…
How To Microwave Corn On The Cob
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Prepare the corn on the cob by removing the husk and silk from each ear.Wrap each of the 4 pieces of corn with a damp paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate.Microwave the corn on high for 3-6 minutes (3-4 minutes for 2 ears).Allow to stand for a few minutes before removing the towels and serving.
How To Microwave Corn On The Cob in Husk
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Trim the tassels and remove the outermost layers of the husks. Place 4 ears of corn on a microwave safe plate and cook on high for 5-7 minutes.Let stand for a few minutes to cool slightly. Carefully shuck and serve as desired.
Pro Tips
For the best results, purchase fresh corn with plump kernels. Shuck the corn before or after microwaving, depending on your preferred way to cook corn.Add 1-2 minutes to the cooking times for each additional ear of summer corn on the cob. Serve corn on the cob topped with butter, salt, and any of your favorite toppings. Use corn holders to enjoy mess-free hot corn on the cob.
Delicious Variations
Top it Off – Corn on the cob is so flavorful in the summer months, but it’s even better when topped with butter, salt, and pepper. Or try adding a sprinkling of parmesan cheese or a squeeze of fresh lime juice to your cooked corn. Flavor Your Butter – Make a compound herb butter or honey butter to use on your microwaved corn.Use Seasonings – Amp up the flavor even more by adding garlic salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, or even cayenne pepper to corn in the microwave.
Prep And Storage
Prep Ahead – You can trim the tassels off the corn on the cob if desired, but otherwise, there is no prep work for microwaving fresh corn. Store – Leftover corn can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Freeze – We don’t recommend that you refreeze these. It can become mushy. Reheat – To reheat corn on the cob, wrap with damp paper towels and microwave corn for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
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Weight Watchers Points
Without added toppings, there are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my cook corn on the cob in the microwave recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
