5 from 3 votes
How To Microwave Corn On The Cob
Plump, juicy, and sweet corn on the cob that you can make any day of the week in under 10 minutes. This recipe gives you fresh tasting corn with the convenience of using a microwave.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
774 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn on the cob
- dish towel to wrap
- water
Optional sides
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- butter
Instructions
- Remove the husk and silk from the ears of corn. Rinse them under running water.
- Place the corn in a dish towel. Wrap the dish towels around the corn snuggly and then run it under the water to fully wet the corn and towel. Try not to leave any dry spots in the towel, but not have them dripping in a pool of water either. Squeeze out extra moisture if necessary.
- Place the corn on a plate and put it inside the microwave.
- On the highest power level (mine is level 10), microwave the corn and stop halfway to turn it: 1 ear of corn: 6 minutes total, 2 ears of corn: 9 minutes total
- Test the corn with a fork and pluck one kernel to taste. Remove the corn from the microwave and unwrap the towel carefully--it will be hot! Butter, season, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
77.4kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16.83g
(6%)
Protein
2.94g
(6%)
Fat
1.22g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.29g
(1%)
Sodium
13.5mg
(1%)
Potassium
243mg
(5%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
5.63g
(11%)
Vitamin A
168.3IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6.12mg
(7%)
Iron
0.47mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 774
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77.4kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.83g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.94g | 6% |
| Fat | 1.22g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.29g | 1% |
| Sodium | 13.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 5.63g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 168.3IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.12mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.