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Microwave Corn On The Cob

The easiest way to cook delicious corn on the cob!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn

Instructions

How To Microwave Corn on The Cob
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  1. Prepare the corn by removing the husks and silks.
  2. Wrap each of the 4 pieces of corn with a damp paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate.
  3. Microwave the corn on high for 3-6 minutes (3-4 minutes for 2 ears).
  4. Allow to stand for a few minutes before removing the towels and serving.
How To Microwave Corn on The Cob in the Husk
  1. Trim the tassels and remove the outermost layers of the husks.
  2. Place 4 ears of corn on a microwave safe plate. Cook on high for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Let stand for a few minutes to cool slightly, then remove corn from the microwave, carefully shuck, and serve.

Notes

  • For the best results, purchase fresh corn with plump kernels. 
  • Shuck the corn before or after microwaving, depending on your preferred way to cook corn.
  • Add 1-2 minutes to the cooking times for each additional ear of summer corn on the cob.  
  • Serve corn on the cob topped with butter, salt, and any of your favorite toppings. 
  • Use corn holders to enjoy mess-free hot corn on the cob.
  • Storage - keep leftovers inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Without toppings, there are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 168IU (3%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 168IU 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.