Corn on the cob, a summer staple, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. Whether you boil it, grill it, or roast it, there are endless possibilities for creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. One popular way to cook corn on the cob is to add herbs, which can enhance the natural sweetness of the corn and add a touch of sophistication. With a variety of herbs to choose from, you can create a unique and delicious side dish that will be sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
HERBED GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
I'd never grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. What a treat! So simple, yet delicious, grilled corn is now a must on my summer menu. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place corn in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk., In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string., Grill corn; covered, over medium heat until tender, 25-30 minutes, turning often. Cut string and peel back husks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRILLED HERBED CORN ON THE COB
My husband didn't like corn on the cob until he had this recipe!
Provided by knmennenga
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak corn in water for 15 minutes. Drain and place each corn on the cob on an individual piece of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap around the corn.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix butter, thyme, parsley, rosemary, basil, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until evenly mixed; rub onto each corn on the cob. Wrap foil around the seasoned corn.
- Grill corn on the preheated grill, turning often, until tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 483 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
HERBED CORN ON THE COB
Posted in response to a forum topic. I found this recipe on another website, but can't remember which one. This has become my favorite way to prepare corn on the cob.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Corn
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the butter, salt, pepper, parsley and rosemary in a small bowl.
- Tear off one sheet of aluminum foil for each ear of corn (large enough to wrap the corn in).
- Spread 1 T butter mixture on each ear of corn.
- Reserve the remaining butter mixture.
- Place 1 ear of corn on each piece of foil.
- Roll up tightly.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Unwrap the foil and spread some of the remaining butter mixture on each ear of corn.
HERB-BUTTERED CORN ON THE COB
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pulse until everything is thoroughly chopped and combined. Add the butter and pulse until thoroughly mixed. Scrape the butter mixture out of the food processor onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and form into a log. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Preheat a grill or a grill pan for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the corn, rotating it as it cooks, until lightly charred in places, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the corn from the grill, smear each ear with a generous amount of the herb butter and serve.
PERFECTLY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
Find out the secret to Bobby Flay's Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe from Food Network, a summer side served with homemade herb and barbecue butters.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the grill to medium.
- Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold husks back into place, and place the ears of corn in a large bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes.
- Remove corn from water and shake off excess. Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels. Serve with the BBQ Butter and/or Herb Butter. Spread over the corn while hot.
- Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the paprika, cayenne, cumin and ancho powder and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook until the mixture becomes thickened and the water reduces. Let cool slightly.
- Place the butter in a food processor, add the spice mixture and Worcestershire sauce and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, scrape the mixture into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Combine in a food processor and process until smooth.
HERBED CORN ON THE COB
"What's in the butter?" is what I get asked after people taste my herb-speckled blend on fresh sweet corn. I'm more than happy to share the secret. Once you have tried this recipe, you won't want to eat corn plain again! -Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine butter and seasonings; spread over hot cooked corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DELICIOUS AND EASY CORN ON THE COB
I learned this from a shopper in Stockbridge, Massachusetts when I was young. I have used this for 40 years and it has never failed to produce the most wonderful corn on the cob.
Provided by caquilter
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir sugar into water to dissolve; add corn, cover pot, and turn heat off, leaving pot on hot burner.
- Steep corn in hot water until tender, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 13.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CORN ON THE COB WITH HERBED BUTTER
For the sweetest corn possible, keep just-bought ears at room temperature; refrigeration causes the natural sugars to convert more quickly to starch. This recipe for corn on the cob with herbed butter makes for a delicious side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a large stockpot with cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add sugar. Add corn, and let simmer until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from water with tongs. Serve immediately with herbed butter, and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper.
HERBED CORN
A pleasant blend of herbs dresses up this buttery, fresh-flavored corn dish that's part of "all the trimmings" for our Thanksgiving meal. I also serve it frequently throughout the year and take a bowl along to carry-in dinners. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine corn and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until corn is tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain; stir in the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
HERB-BUTTERED CORN
New York is one of the nation's biggest sweet corn producers. So it's no wonder that husband Walt and I love fresh corn on the cob and also corn I've frozen. For a flavorful, different way to serve sweet corn, try this recipe.-Donna Smith, Victor, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Serve with corn. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPICY PARMESAN HERB CORN ON THE COB
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix with softened butter. Mix well and set aside. Grill corn. Spread butter on corn; sprinkle corn with cayenne pepper and roll in cheese until evenly coated.
BAKED CORN ON THE COB WITH HERBS
Enjoy an all-American classic all buttered up and herbed!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°. Husk corn and remove silk.
- Place each ear on 12-inch square of aluminum foil. Spray cooking spray on all sides of ears. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 5 or 6 herb sprigs around each ear. Seal foil.
- Place sealed ears of corn directly on oven rack. Bake about 20 minutes or until corn is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg
HERBED CORN ON THE COB GRILLED IN FOIL
Corn already seasoned so this is very easy to take for a picnic.No need to bring butter or salt. Just keep corn on ice till ready to cook because the sugar will turn to starch if it sits around. More reason to buy fresh as possible. Can be doubled or cut in half. Feel free to change the herbs.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place one corn on each foil.
- Mix remaining ingredient together and rub into each cob.
- Wrap foil up around the corn and grill 15 minutes turning often.
HERBED CORN ON THE COB
Provided by Maggie Ruggiero
Categories Dairy Herb Vegetable Side Steam Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Low Sodium Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shuck corn, leaving husks attached at base. Discard corn silk. Spread about 3/4 tablespoon butter over each cob, then lay 3 thyme sprigs against each cob, pressing them gently into butter. Pull husks back up over corn. Remove 3 pieces of husk and tear into 12 strips total. Tie top of each husk closed with a strip, then let stand 1 hour (for flavors to develop).
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in pot (see cooks' note, below), then stand 4 to 6 ears of corn in pot (depending on size of pot), tied ends up, and steam, covered, moving outer ears to inside once with tongs, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Steam remaining corn, in batches if necessary, in same manner, adding water as necessary. Serve with salt and additional butter on the side.
HERBED CORN ON THE COB
Use any fresh herb combination in the butter mixture for this smoky grilled corn. By leaving on the husks and wrapped in foil this lets the corn cook in its own juices and makes it taste extra fresh.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Corn
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pull back husks from corn, leaving husks attached at base of cob; remove silks. Rinse corn; soak in water 20 minutes. Drain.
- Combine butter and remaining 5 ingredients; stir well. Brush butter mixture over corn. Pull husks up over corn; wrap in heavy duty aluminum foil, twisting foil at each end to seal. Place corn on rack of grill; cover and grill over medium hot coals 350 to 400°F 35 to 40 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. To serve, pull husks back, and tie in a knot. 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.2
OVEN-STEAMED HERBED CORN
This unusual (and easy) method for cooking corn on the cob gets rid of the big pots of boiling water. Just before serving, brush with seasoned butter.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place corn in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Add water until 1/2 inch deep. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix parsley, butter and seasoned salt.
- Drain water from corn. Pour butter mixture over corn. Turn corn to coat with butter mixture before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
BAKED CORN ON THE COB WITH GARLIC HERB BUTTER
Deliciously moist corn baked in the oven and seasoned with garlic and herb butter. You can use just plain butter with salt and pepper if you prefer or any flavoured butter of your choice.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Corn
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Remove all the husks and silks from the corn cobs.
- To make the Herb & Garlic Butter- mix all ingredients together is a small mixing bowl.
- Smear the flavoured butter over the corn cobs. Wrap the corn cobs in aluminium foil and secrely seal.
- Place the corn cobs on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- When cooked remove from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes before opening the foil to remove cooked corn. The corn will still be very hot-be careful not to burn yourself on the steam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 252.5, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.2
HERB BUTTER FOR CORN
This is a sweet treat for corn on the cob, especially tasty on corn done on the grill. It's a nice change from plain butter- and easier than sprinkling seasonings separately!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 16 tablespoons.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine butter and basil until smooth. Spread on cooked corn on the cob. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
HERBED CORN ON THE COB
This is an adopted recipe from the Great Adoption of Feb 2005. Finally tried it out on 23 March 2009. This is a seriously good recipe.
Provided by Vnut-Beyond Redempt
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 4 corn on a cob, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F or 210°C.
- In a small bowl, combine butter and dried ingredients.
- Place corn in aluminium foil and brush corn with herbed butter.
- Wrap up well and put in oven for about 20 mins or so.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 113.3, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose fresh corn on the cob with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
- Remove the husks and silks from the corn before cooking. You can do this by pulling the husks down and off the cob, then using your fingers to remove the silks.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the kernels are tender.
- Drain the corn and let it cool slightly before serving. You can then brush the corn with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle it with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Some popular herb and spice combinations for corn on the cob include:
- Garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
- Chives, dill, and parsley
- Cumin, chili powder, and lime zest
- Rosemary, thyme, and sage
- You can also add other ingredients to your corn on the cob, such as cheese, bacon, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Herbed corn on the cob is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use fresh corn and it can be easily customized to your liking. With so many different herb and spice combinations to choose from, you are sure to find a flavor that you love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give herbed corn on the cob a try.
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