Microwave corn in the husk has 3 ingredients and takes only a few minutes to make.
Each kernel of microwave corn comes out tender-crisp and bursts with a sweet juicy flavor. It’s just waiting for a pat of butter and a sprinkling of salt.
Easy Way to Cook Corn
- Microwave corn is a sweet summer side for last-minute BBQs.
- Keep your kitchen cool! Corn on the cob in the microwave is the perfect option when it’s too hot to boil or bake.
- It’s super quick and easy to make for a tasty side dish, and clean-up is a cinch.
Ingredients and Variations
Corn: Look for fresh ears of corn with clean husks tightly wrapped around the cobs for the best steaming effect. Frozen cobs will need extra time to cook.
Butter: Butter makes everything better, especially corn on the cob. Don’t forget the salt and pepper for the best flavor.
Variations
- Use margarine, ghee, or even an infused oil like chile or rosemary. Leftover bacon grease will give cobs a deep, smoky flavor (and save a few pennies).
- Bump up the flavor to match the menu and sprinkle a little taco seasoning or some lemon pepper seasoning. Even a brush of BBQ or teriyaki sauce will add new flavor to microwave corn in the husk.
- A dash of Tabasco, lemon, or lime makes great flavor enhancers for microwaved corn on the cob.
How to Make Corn in the Husk
- Cook ears (in the husk) in the microwave (recipe below).
- Remove ears and cut both ends off, releasing the corn cob.
- Serve with butter and desired seasonings to taste.
Recipe Tips
- Remember to choose ears that will easily fit in your microwave.
- Microwaved corn is very hot, so use tongs to handle them once they’re cooked and a sturdy surface to cut the ends off.
- Carefully peel back the husks away from your face as steam will be escaping.
Time-Saving Tips
- Position cobs of corn safely on a sturdy surface before cutting off the ends.
- Be sure to wear oven mitts or use tongs to remove cooked cobs from the oven.
- Be extremely careful when removing the husks and as the steam is escaping.
- Make microwave corn in husks up to a day in advance and keep them in their husks until ready to reheat in the microwave at 1-minute intervals.
How to Serve Microwave Corn
Enjoy the classic way with melted butter and salt! Or, once the corn is safe enough to handle, feel free to remove the kernels by standing the corn on one end and slicing off rows of kernels. Make a zesty Mexican corn salad, or add to a hearty corn chowder.
Or stick corn cob holders into each end, brush with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Taco seasoning, chili seasoning, and even a brush of Italian dressing or Ranch will upgrade the flavor of freshly cooked corn on the cob.
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Microwave Corn in Husk
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn in the husk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place both ears of corn in the microwave, still in the husk.
- Microwave on high power for 4-6 minutes. Larger husks will take longer to cook.
- Remove from the microwave and cut the ends off both sides of the corn. Peel back the remaining husk. Be careful, it will be hot!
- Serve with butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Nutrition calculated without salt and pepper
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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