Best 2 Microwave Corn On The Cob In The Husk Recipes

Corn on the cob is a classic summer treat, but it can be a pain to cook. You have to boil it, steam it, or grill it, and then you have to deal with the mess. But what if there was an easier way? With the microwave, you can cook corn on the cob in the husk in just minutes.

This article provides three different recipes for microwaving corn on the cob. The first recipe is for plain corn on the cob. The second recipe is for corn on the cob with butter and salt. The third recipe is for corn on the cob with chili lime butter. All three recipes are easy to follow and will give you delicious corn on the cob in no time.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MICROWAVE CORN-ON-THE-COB IN THE HUSK

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This is one of my favorite ways to fix corn on the cob, even when I have several to fix. Without the water from boiling, the corn stays nice and sweet. Hope this helps just one young cook.

Provided by Elberta McCoskey

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 1

Ingredients

1 ear fresh corn in the husk

Steps:

Rinse entire ear of corn under water briefly. Wrap corn in a paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate.
Cook corn in the microwave oven until hot and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and let rest for 2 minutes. Remove corn husk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 13.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

MICROWAVE CORN ON THE COB

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This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!

Provided by Cheri Weiner

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 1

Ingredients

1 ear corn, husked and cleaned

Steps:

Wet a paper towel, and wring out. Wrap the ear of corn in the moist towel, and place on a dinner plate. Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. Carefully remove paper towel, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 21.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

Use fresh and tender corn on the cob for best results.
Remove excess husks and silk from the corn, but leave about an inch of husk at the top to help keep the corn moist.
Microwave the corn in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate.
If you are cooking multiple ears of corn, rotate them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
Corn on the cob is cooked when it is tender and the kernels are opaque all the way through.
Let the corn cool for a few minutes before handling to prevent burning your hands.
Serve corn on the cob with your favorite toppings, such as butter, salt, pepper, or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Microwaving corn on the cob in the husk is a quick and easy way to cook this summertime staple. With just a few minutes in the microwave, you can have perfectly cooked corn that is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this microwave corn on the cob recipe a try.