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Corn on the Cob in Foil

Slather your corn on the cob in butter, sprinkle with salt then wrap in aluminum foil. Then either bake it or grill it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Corn Cob in Foil, Grilled Corn
Servings: 4
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces corn on the cob husked
  • 4 Tbsp butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees F. 
  • Tear off 4 12x12 pieces of tinfoil. Place a piece of corn on each piece of foil. Rub 1 Tbsp butter over each piece of corn. Sprinkle 1/8 tsp salt on each piece of corn. Wrap up in tinfoil.
  • Place each piece of wrapped corn on the cob on grill. Grill for 18-20 minutes, rotating corn 3-4 times during that time so it doesn't burn.
  • Remove from grill and enjoy!

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Notes

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?

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg