Easy Roasted Corn on the Cob

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob is a finger licking good, and an easy recipe to make perfect, tender, juicy fresh sweet corn, every time.

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• ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
• 🔪 Ingredients
• 🍲 Equipment
• 🔪Instructions
• Herb Butter Instructions
• Storage
• Freezing Corn
• 💭 Expert Tips
• 📋Frequently Asked Questions
• Variations
• Serving Suggestions
• Similar recipes
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• 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• Wrapping the corn with aluminum foil steams the corn to give the most tender, fresh corn that will be a hit with everyone.
• My buttah lovers, listen up, basting the corn with the herb butter before roasting gives so much flavor to the fresh summer corn.

🔪 Ingredients

• fresh corn
• butter: Use unsalted butter to create your own herb butter.
• garlic salt: Adds flavor to the corn.
• fresh herbs: Fresh herbs enhance the flavor

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🍲 Equipment

• rimmed baking sheet
• aluminum foil
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons and Cups

🔪Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. Remove the husks and corn silk. Rinse, and dry the corn.
2. Rub the herb butter on the ears of corn.
3. Wrap the ears in foil and place in a large casserole or on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Bake in the center oven rack of the oven at 425°F for about 25 minutes.
5. The corn will be juicy and tender. Ready to eat.
6. Serve with more herb butter and enjoy.

Herb Butter Instructions

1. To a small bowl, add 2 Tablespoons of softened unsalted butter.
2. Add garlic salt and ground black pepper to the butter.
3. Chop fresh basil and parsley and add to the butter mixture.
4. Rub the butter mixture on corn before wrapping in aluminum foil to roast.

Storage

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezing Corn

1. After roasting the corn, remove the corn from the kernels by using a knife or a corn husker (this is the one I use).
2. Spread the corn in an even layer on a baking sheet.
3. Place the pan in the freezer to flash freeze the corn for about ½ hour.
4. The corn can then be placed in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.

💭 Expert Tips

• For easy prep, bring the unsalted butter to room temperature before preparing the herb butter.

• Once you remove the corn husks, wash and dry the corn to remove any dirt before adding the herb butter.
• In recipe testing, covering just the top of the casserole dish did not deliver as tender results, which is why I individually wrap each ear.

📋Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

• Combine butter, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley for a flavor-packed variation.
• Any citrus such as lime, lemon, or orange juice and butter is a great combo.
• In lieu of garlic salt, try Kosher salt or sea salt.
• Make garlic butter by combining garlic or garlic powder with the butter and rub over the corn kernels.
• Any combo of herbs such as rosemary, thyme, basil, and oregano along with citrus and butter would be awesome.
• Cajun seasoning or homemade seasoning salt would be fantastic.
• Nut free Basil pesto or Kale pesto would be yummy on the corn.
• For my Vegan friends, use vegan butter and nutritional yeast to coat the corn.
• Add mayonnaise and taco seasoning for Mexican flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Foil Wrapped Ribs are a family favorite and pair so well with this delicious corn.
• Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops is a quick and easy dinner recipe.
• Oven Baked Chicken Breasts are another great easy dinner idea that can be made ahead.
• Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are phenomenal paired with this sweet corn.
• The corn would be perfectly paired with Crispy Chicken Drumsticks or some tasty Juicy Lucy Burgers.

Any leftover corn can be added to any of these recipes. Try these recipes:

• Slow Cooker Manhatten Clam Chowder
• Dairy-Free Corn Chowder
• Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
• Slow Cooker Enchilada Chicken Soup
• Corn Tomato Salad

Similar recipes

Although we love our recipe for the best grilled corn, I've found roasting corn to be the easiest way to enjoy juicy perfect corn, every time.

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is another delicious way to make delicious corn.

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