Description
Learn how to quickly and easily cook delicious corn on the cob in the microwave. This method retains the corn’s natural sweetness and juiciness, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Corn on the Cob:
- 4 ears of corn, husks and silk left on (or removed, see notes)
Optional Toppings:
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs for serving
Instructions
- Place the corn in the microwave: Put the corn with husks directly in the microwave.
- Microwave: Microwave 1 to 4 ears on high for 4 minutes per ear.
- Remove and serve: Carefully take out the hot corn, let cool, then cut off the base and squeeze to remove the cooked corn.
- Add toppings: Serve with butter, salt, pepper, or desired toppings.
Notes
- Microwaving corn in the husk retains moisture for tender kernels.
- If corn is husked, wrap in a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
- Enhance flavor with herb butter or grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
