Name: Corn on the Cob in Foil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 pieces corn on the cob (husked); 4 Tbsp butter (softened); 1/2 tsp salt

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Make your corn on the cob in foil! To make Corn on the cob in Foil simply season with salt, slather with a little butter then wrap it up in foil. You can either bake it in the oven or grill it. It’s the perfect summer side dish to enjoy.

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It’s not summer unless you are enjoying Corn on the Cob slathered in butter and salt! We love making this Corn on the Cob in foil either on the grill or in the oven.

Our kids really like it because by wrapping it in foil it steams the corn so it’s perfectly juicy and tender. You will not have charred corn like you would if you cooked it directly on the grill grates if you grill it.

Why this recipe works!

You only need three ingredients!
It’s a set it and forget it recipe.
The corn is steamed in the foil so it’s perfectly juicy and tender.
It’s ready in 30 minutes for an easy side dish.

Only 3 Ingredients!

Corn on the cob
Butter
Salt

Steps to Prepare

Husk each piece of corn
Tear off four pieces of tinfoil about 12” x 12”. Place a piece of corn on each piece. Smear 1 Tbsp softened butter over each piece of corn. Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp salt. Roll up in foil.
Place foil wrapped corn on grill that’s been preheated to 350-400 degrees F.
Grill for 18-20 minutes turning 3-4 times during grill time to prevent corn from burning.

How to Pick the Best Corn!

We love fresh corn so if we can’t get it out of our field we often time hit up a farmer’s stand or the farmers market. We recommend buying from local farmers to make sure it’s fresh.
A bright green corn stalk that is still tightly wrapped around the cob is a great sign it’s a good cob of corn.
Another thing to look for is the husk and silk should still be moist, sticky and brown.
If you can, look for any tiny wormholes or bugs. Sometimes it’s a little tricky to see this but just give it a once over.

Bake it!

If you don’t want to grill it you can also pop it in the oven.

Follow the same steps to prepare, but place it on a sheet pan in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F and bake for 20-30 minutes depending on the size of your piece of corn.

Topping Ideas

We are a family of traditionalists, but if you want to take your corn up a notch try these fun toppings beyond butter and salt!

Fresh Herbs like parsley, cilantro or chives
A dash of paprika or smoked paprika
Old Bay gives it the flavor of living by the coast
Turn it into Mexican Street Corn with sprinkle of cheese, lime and cilantro
Love ranch? Sprinkle a little ranch seasoning on it.

Got leftovers?

Add it to your guacamole!
Grilling chicken? Make corn salsa and top it with the salsa!
Make extra and serve Corn Salad the next day!

Make it a Meal!

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