Healthy Corn on the Cob (Grill, Microwave, Boil, Oven, & Instant Pot)
The best corn on the cob recipe, made 5 different ways!How to cook corn on the cob on the Grill, in the Microwave, Boiled, in the Oven and even in the Instant Pot!
Equipment
- Instant Pot (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn hulled and cleaned
- 4 teaspoons butter
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Grilled Corn on the Cob:
- Preheat grill on high and heat for 10 minutes.
- Add shucked corn and cook, turning often, until charred all over, about 10 minutes.
Microwaved Corn on the Cob:
- Wrap the each ear of corn in a moist paper towel, and place on a microwave safe plate.
- Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. Carefully remove paper towel.
Boiled Corn on the Cob:
- Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the shucked corn on the cob.
- Cover and return to a boil for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the corn on the cob from the hot water with thongs.
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob:
- Add 1 cup of cold water and trivet in the Instant Pot.
- Add ears of corn to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Quick Release and serve.
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Top each hulled cob of corn with butter and salt, or desired seasoning and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
- Place foil-wrapped corn cobs on a baking sheet.
- Bake until soft, 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through cook time.
- Remove corn from foil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ear of cornCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 631mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg
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