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Microwave Corn On The Cob

Looking for a quick and easy way to cook corn on the cob? Look no further than Microwave Corn On The Cob! This method is foolproof and takes just minutes.

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 cobs
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large corn cobs in their husk* $2.40
  • 4 Tbsp salted butter $0.75

Instructions

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  1. Cut the cobs to fit your microwave using its inner revolving plate as your guide. Do not peel off the husks. If your corn cobs don’t have a husk and are already trimmed, just go to step 2.
  2. Place each cob under running water and soak through. Wrap each in a wet paper towel. Place the cobs in the microwave and cook on high for 16 minutes or 4 minutes per cob. Cooking time can vary depending on the wattage of your microwave and the size of the cobs.
  3. The cobs are done when the kernels' color has deepened and become glossy. Allow the cobs to cool until you can hold them without burning yourself. Remove the paper towel and cut off the stem end of the cobs.
  4. Peel the husks off from the top down to the stem end. Clean off any stray strands of cornsilk. Top with 1 tablespoon of salted butter per cob and serve!

Notes

  • You can also use shucked corn cobs and frozen corn cobs. For frozen cobs add an extra minute of cooking time per cob.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cob Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cobs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cob
Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%

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