Baked corn on the cob is the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner! The corn can be baked in the oven alongside your main dish.
Sweet corn is an all-American classic, and baking corn on the cob in the oven is an easy way to prepare it for your family! In this post, we will show you how to cook corn on the cob in the oven without foil. Plus, we will also share tips and tricks, such as how you can make it for a crowd and even how to make bacon-wrapped corn on the cob.
What You’ll Find In This Post
Why We Love Baking Corn On The Cob In The Oven
Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that are the most hands-off! When making corn on the cob as a side dish for a weeknight dinner, you can bake it in the oven while your chicken breast or pork chops bake in another pan next to it. You can spend that time tidying the kitchen, setting the table, or helping kids with homework.
Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
- Corn: You’ll need some fresh sweet corn for this recipe. The fresher it is, the better it tastes! We suggest checking farmer’s markets and farm stands whenever possible. That being said, you can also use frozen corn on the cob and still have a tasty side dish for your meal!
- Butter: We typically top our baked corn on the cob with salted butter, but you can also use seasoned butter, garlic butter sauce, or honey butter! Another fabulous way to prepare it is to make Mexican street corn with mayo, cotija cheese, and lime juice.
- Salt: Allow each person to add their own salt since some like a lot and others don’t add any. Me and my husband usually use sea salt, and our son loves using seasoned salt.
How To Cook Corn On The Cob In The Oven
Step One: Shuck the Corn
To cook corn on the cob in the oven without foil, start by shucking the corn and removing the silks. Then, line the prepared corn in a pan or rimmed baking sheet.
Step Two: Corn in Oven
Bake at 400˚F for about 20-25 minutes until hot and tender. Turn corn over halfway through cooking.
If you are baking more than one pan of corn at a time or baking it alongside the main dish, place the two pans side-by-side on the top rack of the oven. Or, if you have to use two racks, rotate the pans from top to bottom halfway through cooking, and remember that you might have to add additional baking time.
Step Three: Butter and Salt
Smother the hot corn on the cob with butter and sprinkle with salt before eating.
More Ways To Make It
Steam Oven Corn On The Cob
Steamed corn on the cob has a slightly different texture and flavor than baked corn on the cob because of the hot water.
- Shuck the corn, place it in the 9×13-inch pan, add about 1/2 inch of water to the pan, and cover it tightly with foil.
- Then, bake the corn in the oven as directed in the recipe.
- Keep in mind that there is hot water in the pan, so use caution when removing the corn from the oven and when lifting the foil.
Corn On The Cob For A Crowd
You can also bake corn on the cob in the oven for a crowd! Mini corn on the cob is easier to serve, and it fits better on plates at potlucks and BBQs.
- Remove the husks, discard the silks, and cut the corn in half.
- Place the mini corn on the cob in a large, rimmed pan or roaster.
- Bake the corn as directed but turn it occasionally so that it bakes evenly. Or add water to the pan, cover it, and steam it, as mentioned above.
- Remove the pan from the oven (drain the water if necessary), drizzle the baked corn on the cob with melted butter, and sprinkle it with salt.
Bacon Wrapped Corn On The Cob
What could possibly make baked corn on the cob even better: BACON!! You can wrap bacon around the corn so that it bakes at the same time and adds a fantastic flavor.
- Prep the corn by shucking it and removing the silks.
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with heavy-duty foil for easier cleanup.
- If you like crispy bacon, partially cook the bacon in the pan at 400˚F for 6-8 minutes.
- Wrap one or two pieces of bacon around each ear. Do not use thick-cut bacon. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon.
- Then, cook the bacon-wrapped corn on the cob in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning it occasionally, until the bacon is cooked and the corn is tender.
What Others Want To Know
We only make four ears of corn this time, but you can bake as many as you can fit in the pan. If the pan is crowded, rearrange and turn the cobs halfway through cooking.
The great thing about corn on the cob is that it can be eaten raw! But we love it when it is hot and tender. To check for tenderness, poke the corn on the cob with a fork.
Yes, you can butter it before cooking, but since you will most likely need more butter after roasting, we prefer to just wait to butter the corn until right before eating.
No, this can cause the corn to become tough. Instead, it is better to wait and sprinkle on the salt before eating it.
No, it does not need to be soaked in water before roasting.
What To Serve With Baked Corn On The Cob
Corn on the cob is a great side dish for so many meals! Here are a few of our favorite recipes to serve with oven baked corn on the cob.
Similar Recipes
Although we love baking corn on the cob in the oven, there are so many other ways you can cook it as well! From the slow cooker to the grill, here are some additional cooking methods.
- Boiled corn on the cob is the method we use most often!
- Microwave corn on the cob is perfect for when you only need a cob or two.
- Crockpot corn on the cob is a simple way to cook corn and keep it warm for serving!
- Smoked corn on the cob is served with seasoned butter.
- Grilled corn in the husks is a classic choice for summer!
Baked Corn On The Cob
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 4 teaspoon butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Shuck the corn, remove the silks, and place it in a pan with sides.
- Bake at 400˚F for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through baking, until hot and tender.
- Serve hot with butter and salt.
Scarlet says
I never thought of roasting corn in the oven. That sounds like a great alternative to grilling corn. I have to try it. Pinning now:)