My favourite vegetable to throw on the grill is buttery, juicy corn on the cob. When you grill corn you get the perfect balance of perfectly juicy inside and charred on the outside. But now that the weather has cooled down and I have officially said good-bye to my barbecue for the season, do I really have to say good-bye to the perfect corn on the cob? Nope. You don't need a grill to achieve those perfect charred, burnt marks. Oven-roasted corn on the cob with garlic butter is what you need.
How to Make Corn on the Cob without a Grill
There are all kinds of ways to make corn on the cob without using your grill or barbecue.
- You can boil the corn on the stove.
- You can roast it in the oven.
- You could even cook it in the microwave.
But secret in getting those perfect burnt marks, is oven-roasting mixed with a little magic in the broiler (the broil setting on your oven). Yup, it's that easy!
How to Make the Best Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
You will need a few ingredients:
- corn
- butter - for a healthier option, replace the butter with olive oil instead.
- garlic - You can add all sorts of different herbs and toppings on the corn on the cob but somehow I am always drawn to the basics.
- salt and pepper
And a few super simple steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a small bowl, cream together the butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread the butter mixture over each corn.
- Wrap each corn in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 minutes, turning halfway.
- Take out the corn and open the foil on top to expose the corn. Turn the oven to broil and place corn back in. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with a piece of butter on top. Sprinkle more salt and pepper as desired.
This corn turns out perfect every time. The garlic butter gives it a perfect subtle flavour and keeps the corn juicy. The aluminum keeps the moisture and heat in to keep the corn tender. Broiling creates the perfect outer texture while keeping the corn soft and extra juicy. For extra juiciness, I like to add even more butter on top. YUM!
How to Serve Corn on the Cob
Oven-roasted corn on the cob with garlic butter is the perfect side dish and goes with everything! I eat this alone for a quick lunch or I pair it with a quinoa spinach power salad or I serve it with the juiciest baked chicken breast or classic mac and cheese. The options are endless.
More Corn Recipes
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Summer Corn Salad
- Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Creamy Mexican Corn Soup
- Easy Cornbread Muffins
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 cobs of corn
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
When it is inconvenient to grill your corn on the cob, try buttery, oven-roasted corn on the cob with garlic butter with beautiful char marks instead.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cobs of corn, peeled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a small bowl, cream together the butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread the butter mixture over each corn.
- Wrap each corn in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 minutes, turning halfway.
- Take out the corn and open the foil on top to expose the corn. Turn the oven to broil and place corn back in. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with a piece of butter on top. Sprinkle more salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: corn on the cob, roasted corn, corn, garlic butter, how to roast corn in the oven, how to roast corn,
Constance J. Roby says
is one of my favorite items. Thank you for sharing this awesome stuff here.
Shanese I says
I tried this tonight & my Corn was sooo good ! I will be making my corn this way from now on & it taste like it was professionally roasted ! Many thanks
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
You are so welcome!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Kristen says
I am so glad I found this recipe! Corn came out looking and tasting AMAZING! Bonus: My kid that doesn't eat corn asked me to make it again and couldn't stop complimenting the corn the whole time he ate. I also love that it's perfectly seasoned when done, meaning no mess made on the counter from 4 people trying to salt and butter all sides of their corn when it's done! Found on Pinterest.
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
So glad to hear you and your son enjoyed the corn! Thank you for your comment 🙂
Sophie Anderson says
DELICIOUS!!!! My family loves this corn. I also sprinkled some fresh parmesan cheese over it.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks, Sophie! So glad to hear that! 🙂
Susan Dubose says
My family and friends can't get enough of this great stuff! Delicous!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
So glad to hear that, Susan! 🙂
Anthony Allen says
I am so doing this tonight. It’s a beautiful sunny day, and something like this will be perfect for our BBQ meal. Thank you!
★★★★★
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Awesome! Let me know how it goes! 🙂