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💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
Minimal effort. No need to get a large pot of water, this simple method only needs a damp paper towel and a microwave to make flavorful corn in a matter of minutes! Want more microwave recipes? Check out microwave asparagus, baked potato, sweet potato, and even mug cake recipes! Tastes just as good. You might think that you’ll get a different result by cooking corn in a microwave oven. but trust me, it tastes just as good as when you boil corn in a whole pot of water. Easy side dish. This delicious corn on the cob recipe can be eaten as a snack but is also a delicious side dish, especially during summer! It’s a great pairing for your barbecue favorites and you can even make corn salsa or corn salad.
📋 Ingredients and notes
To make this microwave corn on the cob, you’ll need an ear of corn, olive oil, butter, salt, and black pepper.
Notes and Variations
Use vegan butter or olive oil to instantly make this recipe vegan. Want to go oil-free? Just use a bit of vegetable broth. Use pre-shucked corn if you want to skip the process of removing the corn husks and silk. Type of corn. The best type of corn for corn on the cob is sweet corn, which can be easily found in grocery stores and farmer’s markets.Check the wattage of your microwave. Since we have different microwaves, it might take you a slightly different time to microwave your corn. The size of the corn can also affect the cooking time!
📖 How to make Microwave Corn on the Cob
Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Rinse the corn under cold water to remove any remaining corn silk. Wrap each ear of corn in a damp paper towel, and cover it completely. Place the wrapped corn on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes per ear of corn, depending on the wattage of your microwave and the size of the ears. Check the corn after 2 minutes to see if it’s cooked to your liking. If not, continue microwaving in 1-minute increments until it’s done. Carefully remove the plate from the microwave and let the corn cool for a few minutes. Unwrap the corn from the paper towels and discard the towels. Brush the corn with butter or olive oil, making sure to coat it evenly. You can also add some cotija cheese (or any of these cotija substitutes), tajin, red chili powder, garlic powder, or a squeeze of lemon juice! Sprinkle the corn with salt and pepper, or any other seasonings you like. Serve and enjoy!
👩🏽🍳 Tips To Make The Best Microwave Corn on the Cob!
You don’t need to be an expert to make the best corn on the cob, but these tips will definitely help you get it right every time!
Use fresh corn! Nothing beats the freshness of raw corn in the grocery store or farmer’s market. It’s often more nutritious and tasty than frozen corn.Make sure the paper towel has enough water. In this method of cooking, corn steams inside wet paper towels so it’s important that the paper towels retain moisture when being heated in the microwave.Let it cool. Since you are heating the corn on high in the microwave, you’ll want to remove the damp paper towels and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. It’s important to remove the paper towels immediately after cooking so as not to make the corn cob soggy.Add your favorite flavors. You can add butter, cheese, chili powder, paprika, and other flavors that you love.
🍴 Serve and store corn on the cob
Serve the microwaved corn cob on a stick or remove the kernels for a delicious side dish. You can easily transform the cooked corn into corn salsa, corn salad, or even corn fritters! Store cooked corn in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to six months. I don’t recommend freezing the corn after microwaving - instead, freeze it before, and then thaw before you microwave.
🍴 More simple microwave recipes
If you love this microwave corn on the cob, check out these easy recipes!
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