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Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
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Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob is sweet and full of robust flavor. Roasting brings out fresh corn's amazing flavor. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn, cornonthecob, oven roasted corn on the cob
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Beverly Davis
Cost: $5.00

Ingredients

  • 3 ears fresh corn in the husk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt More or less to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper to taste More or less to taste.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Trim the top and bottom ends of each ear with a sharp knife or scissors (see photo above). 
  • Arrange corn in husks in an ungreased pan OR directly on oven's middle rack.
  • Roast 30 minutes OR until corn reaches desired tenderness (or softness). Green husk will turn brown and develop a paper-like texture.
  • Wear oven mitts or use potholders to remove HOT ears of corn from oven.
  • Allow to cool at least 5 minutes.
  • Carefully peel husks down and remove silk from each ear of corn.
  • Tie husks into a knot. Use sharp scissors to evenly trim ends to make a pleasant presentation.
  • Use knot as a handle when eating.
  • If desired, season with preferred amounts of unsalted butter, salt and coarse ground black pepper.