Corn on the Cob in the Oven is prepped and ready to bake in just 10 minutes. It is utterly life-altering! You have to try it.
This recipe is so simple you will be making it all year long!
I just love baked corn on the cob in the summertime. Whether I'm at a picnic, barbecue, or family outing, it is one of my favorite summer recipes.
Have you had a chance to check out my perfect stovetop recipe? Trust me, this recipe is a keeper.
Or, you might want to make my Crockpot version. Cook it in your crockpot without heating up your kitchen. It's perfect every time.
If you're looking for something a little bit more decadent, try this Candied Bacon-Wrapped Corn. It starts with tender sweet corn wrapped in crisp, smoky bacon.
Tips for Making Corn on the Cob in the Oven
- We also love to add a dash of cayenne pepper when we make baked corn on the cob. The best way to do that is to place 4 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Add the desired amount of cayenne pepper and mix it together. Smear butter on it and then continue with the recipe.
- Make your own compound butter to finish it with. Try different flavor combinations.
- Be sure to use unsalted butter. You don't need the extra salt when you add other seasonings.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make this recipe using frozen corn?
Yes, you can make this recipe starting with frozen. Simply follow the recipe below and substitute frozen for fresh.
There's no need to do anything differently when you make the recipe.
You can also wrap each ear in tin foil if you prefer. You will want to roast them in the oven for about 30 minutes in total. There is no need to turn them if you wrap them in foil.

Do you remove the husks before roasting corn in the oven?
In this recipe, I remove the husks. It makes it easier to apply the flavored butter to it.
But, you can carefully turn back the husks, then apply the flavored butter if you want to keep them on. Finally, close up the husk again and bake.
Or, you can skip the flavored butter and simply roast it with the husks on and apply butter, fresh herbs, and seasonings when you take it out of the oven.

Toppings for corn on the cob in the oven
You can use the flavored butter that I've included in this post. But, there are lots of different types of toppings and seasonings that you can use.
You can use the flavored butter that I've included in this post. But, there are lots of different types of toppings and seasonings that you can use.
Why not try fresh smoked paprika, your favorite herbs from the garden, or even an orange or lemon compound butter.
Other options include grated parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, or even ranch seasoning.
How long can I store leftovers?
We don't often have leftovers when we make it this way. But, if you do, you can store leftover oven corn on the cob in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay good for up to 5 days.
We don't often have leftovers when we make it this way. But, if you do, you can store leftover oven corn on the cob in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay good for up to 5 days.
Or, you can put it in the freezer for 6 months. Just make sure that each ear is well wrapped.
To reheat it let it thaw in the refrigerator.
Then you just need to wrap it in tin foil with a little bit of butter inside. Finally, place it in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350F. It comes out perfectly every time.
More vegetables in the oven
If you enjoyed learning how to make corn on the cob in the oven, you might want to try a few of these roasted vegetable recipes next time.
If you enjoyed learning how to make corn on the cob in the oven, you might want to try a few of these roasted vegetable recipes next time.
Enjoy!
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Corn on the Cob in the Oven
Corn on the Cob in the Oven is prepped and ready to bake in just 10 minutes. It is utterly life-altering! You have to try it.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 Min Total time: 40 Min
Ingredients
- 8 ears corn, cleaned
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the corn on the baking sheet. Reserve about 1/2 of the butter.
- Spread the remaining butter on all of the corn.
- Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper (I use about 1 teaspoon of each).
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, until starting to brown.
- Turn corn occasionally. Remove from the oven and spread the remaining butter over the top of the corn. Sprinkle with more pepper as desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
DONNA'S NOTES
- We also love to add a dash of cayenne pepper. The best way to do that is to place 4 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Add the desired amount of cayenne pepper and mix it together. Smear the butter on corn and then continue with the recipe.
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Originally published April 2014, updated and republished July 2020
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looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteCan you believe my husband doesn't like butter on his corn? Strange, I know. Me...I'd devour this!! Do you think I could cook some without butter or maybe rub a little olive oil on his?
ReplyDeleteI am pinning this!!
Hi Kim! Thanks for stopping by. I love love love butter, so I am with you. But, as long as you have some oil on the corn to keep it from drying out, it will roast perfectly. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
Delete....coconut oil on corn is the bomb!:-)
DeleteCoconut oil on corn is the bomb!!
Delete....coconut oil on corn is the bomb!:-)
DeleteI rub a little olive oil, a little salt and fresh cracked black pepper.wrap in foil place on the grill bout 30 minutes.just. make sure and rotate bout every 5 minutes so it doesnt burn..
DeleteWhen I lived in Mexico they put mayonnaise on the corn and then sprinkled it with grated cheese. The best corn I've ever eaten.
DeleteCarla Berry: You tried three (3) times and I still have no idea what idea you were trying to get across. What exactly does "Bomb" mean.....Is it good or is it bad ????
DeleteYea it is called Elote I sprinkle chili powder on mine with butter and the mayo
DeleteMo key fellow: The bomb means very good! A slang term that has been around for YEARS! :)
DeleteThis made me laugh :-). A few years ago, someone told me that a guy I was dating had said I was "the bomb". I was livid because I thought he was implying that I was destroying his life, lol
DeleteI've never tried this Donna - but you know I will soon! We love roasted vegetables of all kinds so I'm sure this will be an instant favorite.
ReplyDeleteI've been roasting corn in the oven for years. I leave it in the husks and don't soak the corn or anything. Just put it on a baking sheet and and bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees and you have the most moist, succulent corn you could imagine.
ReplyDeleteMicrowave works in fraction of the time. About 4 minutes per ear. Leave the husks on. After done, cut the ear at the largest diameter near the stalk and squeeze it out. Works like magic.
DeleteYour roasted corn looks delishous. I can't wait to try it. I hope my grocery store has some nice fresh Ca. grown corn in when I go. I have corn growing in my back yard garden and can hardly wait till I have some ready to pick. Yum
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna
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ReplyDeleteFirst, select url then type in the name you want to appear. In the url box type in theslowroasteditalian.com. And there you have it.
Deleteyes, coconut oil or some garlic olive oil in place of the butter will work nicely.
DeleteI am so excited to try this! Grilling season is very short in Wisconsin, and I really don't care for boiling the ears. This sounds tasty and like a great year round way to enjoy corn!
ReplyDeletehow long do you bake the corn for in the oven
ReplyDeleteBake for 30-45 minutes, until starting to brown.
DeleteI broil a lot of my foods in the oven, never thought doing my vegetables besides potatoes in the oven…so how long do you cook the corn for in the oven….or the broccoli? Thank you for your recipe ideas and your answer
ReplyDeleteI use my George foreman grill with husk on killer corn
ReplyDeleteI roast my corn, with olive oil wrapped individually in foil. It is the BEST ever. I also roast Brussels sprouts, onion, garlic on cookie sheet with olive oil, salt , pepper.....delish. Also, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, asparagus, string beans.....you name it! Been doing this for years.
ReplyDeleteI use the microwave...husks on run under water and shake well...3 min. 30 seconds, per corn...never tasted anything better,,:)
ReplyDeleteI also use microwave..wrap each ear in a few paper towels, soak with water, and it is always delicious...
DeleteThis recipe is delicious. I have made it several times. It is so buttery and yummy, I like it this way better than on the grill! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI too roast it in the oven all the time. The only thing that I do that is slightly different is I add a little fresh ( or dried) rosemary to the salt and pepper. This adds a unique and slightly even sweeter result !
ReplyDeleteDo you "bake" or "broil" the corn, as far as the oven setting? Looking forward to trying this and surprising my wife!
ReplyDeletePreheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 30-45 minutes, until starting to brown.
DeleteI have microwaved corn on the husk before. I don't like butter on corn. The corn I always had as I grew up is one with lemon juice, cayenne pepper or black pepper and salt on it.
ReplyDeleteDo you think frozen corn will work too?
ReplyDeleteI have never tried frozen corn, I would think it would be too drying for frozen, as frozen corn will release some of its liquid content as it thaws. You can cook frozen corn in a skillet with some butter and it tastes wonderful! Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
DeleteI cook frozen corn in the microwave. Put on a little butter first. 6 minutes, good to go. Sometimes 7 minutes on the long ears.
DeleteYou can microwave corn in the husk and remove every silk by cooking it then cutting the back end of the ear off first. Hold up by the husk where the silk is. It will be hot. The ear of corn will slip right out where you made the cut. Now trim other end of ear. No silks to remove all in husks. Times vary to cook. 2-4 min. Depending on wattage of oven.
ReplyDeleteI prefer putting the whole corn in the oven, husks and all, and then after it's cooked pulling the husk down and using it as a handle. I got fresh prepackaged corn with no husk, however, and found this recipe. It's in the oven now. Smells and looks really good.
ReplyDeleteI will try this
ReplyDeleteTwo Words. Foil Bag it. Add your Butter. Add your seasoning. 40 minutes in the oven. You're there. Got to go. My mouth's watering.
DeleteAgent 0007
Way more than two words, lol.
DeleteI've been microwaving whole ears of corn in the husk for a few years. While it is simple and pretty foolproof, I'll bet the oven roasting enhances the sweetness and provides a bit of crunch from the browning process. Next time I see fresh corn this will be on the dinner table. Corn is my husband's favorite veggie, so I'm sure he will have no complaints.
ReplyDeleteIt's really not a veggie...your husband, like many, cheat and call it a veg...lol.
DeleteIs there anything better than roasted corn? Gorgeous pics!
ReplyDeleteHave been wrapping ears of corn and butter in foil and roasting in oven until slightly brown here and there for years. Delicious!!!! Oven should be at about 400. Frozen corn mostly. Frozen is quickest!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis gets me excited for summer! Makes me feel like it's practically here. Of course now I don't have to wait for warm weather for perfectly cooked corn.
ReplyDeleteI used this recipe and it was a hit. I never seen corn leave so fast from the pan. My grand-daughters loved it.
ReplyDeleteOh this was so much easier than individually wrapping the ears! It was wonderful. I did 2 pans worth. On the 2nd pan, I lightly sprinkled chili powder, lime juice and parmesan cheese. *groan* I could live on this.
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI skip the salt and pepper and use old bay. There is nothing better than old bay on sweet corn. On the east coast the best corn is silver queen, the kernels are translucent and really small but SOO good
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious. But does the corn turn out soggy or mushy?
ReplyDeleteNo I just cooked it and it was delicious...
DeleteSince the grill is already fired up for the steaks, why not use the back burner area to grill the corn instead of heating an oven inside to 400 deg. I smear on a mix of olive oil, butter, Stubbs BBQ rub and sometime a dash of anchovy paste, and others to experiment with. Grill on high heat until brown areas appear, turning every few minutes. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI'm from New Jersey (best corn ever,,, anywhere),,, don't need to pour butter on or grill.... just 2 min. in boiling water,,,,, sweetest ever! Eat your hearts out!!!
ReplyDeleteI also like to add cumin or smoked paprika. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteJust a well meaning word of warning to some of the commenters: Do NOT let foil touch your food when cooking or storing- the aluminum reacts with the acids in foods which
ReplyDeletecauses carcinogens in your food. If I use foil at all it's overtop plastic wrap and never
when cooking. I know this is a shock, but when you think about it it makes sense, just like aluminum chlorhydrate in anti-perspirant is suspect as a cause of breast cancer.
Sometimes I wrap my fish or veggies in parchment paper and then foil. :)
DeleteJust tried this tonight because we had some corn in the fridge and it was delicious. Added some chili in lieu of cayenne and it was still fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou could use any compound butter for this--mix the salt, pepper, and any herbs/spices you like to the butter before you spread it on. I never thought about roasting corn in the oven, but this is a great idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTried it. My family Loved it!!!! Never going back to boiling corn again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCooking with aluminum foil poses no risks. Period.
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The first time I tried this I was hooked! It's the only way I do corn now. So delicious, and easy to keep warm. Thank you!
ReplyDeletefor a couple of years now have been putting corn in the husks on the oven rack at 350 for 30 min. when done the silks slide right off and it's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI just steam mine in the steamer for 8 mins without the husks.You can add butter and salt or oil.
ReplyDeleteMaking this right now . I am excited to try it . Looks good .
ReplyDeleteFirst time trying corn in the oven and it turned out great! Can't wait to try it when local corn is in season!
ReplyDeleteThis corn is everything!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan I use corn I froze from last summer?
ReplyDeleteI bought ur book looking for the fruit salad reciepe where u used honey and I can not find it. Please help
ReplyDeleteHere you go! Enjoy! https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2014/05/orange-honey-rainbow-fruit-salad-recipe.html
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