Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large corn cobs in their husk
- 4 Tbsp salted butter
Instructions
- Soak each ear of corn under running water until the husks are wet.
- Wrap each soaked cob in a damp paper towel.
- Trim the cobs to fit if necessary while keeping the husks intact.
- Microwave on high for about 16 minutes, cooking 4 minutes per cob.
- Check for doneness; look for glossy kernels and deeper color.
- Let cobs cool slightly before handling.
- Remove the wet paper towel and peel down the husks.
- Top with salted butter and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust cooking time based on your microwave’s wattage.
Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
Experiment with flavored butters or seasonings for unique tastes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7.5
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15