Description
Oven-roasted corn on the cob is a delightful summer treat that brings sweet, buttery kernels to your table with a smoky aroma. This easy recipe transforms simple corn into a gourmet side dish that will wow your guests at barbecues or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional, like parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Husk the corn and remove all silk strands; rinse under cold water if needed.
- Drizzle olive oil over each ear of corn, coating evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each ear individually in aluminum foil to lock in moisture.
- Place wrapped corn on the oven rack or a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Carefully unwrap each ear, slather with butter if desired, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg