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Grilled elote corn on a plate, topped with crumbled cheese, cilantro, and a lime wedge on the side. For a quicker option, consider microwaving your corn first to ensure its perfectly tender before grilling.
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5 from 2 votes

Corn on Cob in Microwave Recipe

How long to cook corn on the cob in microwave in husk or without the husk. Fresh or frozen is possible for microwaved corn as a side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn on the cob, microwave
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 microwave

Ingredients

  • 2-4 cobs corn with husk on
  • 1/4 cup butter use when done
  • 1 pinch salt when done on top of butter

Instructions

  • Rinse whole cobs with husks still in tact under cool water. Set into the microwave using a rotating lazy susan inside is the best
  • Heat on high (or 100% regular heat) for about 8 minutes (if you don't have a rotating plate inside I would turn it over halfway thru).
  • Pull back and use a fork to test the tenderness, if not enough, push husks back on and add 1 minute at a time, testing until it is just right for you

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 0.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.01mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 0.01mg | Iron: 0.003mg