Savor the sweetness of Oven Baked Corn on the Cob lathered with melted cilantro lime butter. With each bite, you’ll taste the freshness of the cilantro, the tanginess of the lime, and the sweetness of the corn, making it a perfect side dish for any backyard BBQ or weeknight dinner.
This simple but flavorful twist on corn on the cob in the oven is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and sure to become one of your favorite recipes. The cilantro and lime add a refreshing zestiness to the melted butter, perfectly complementing the sweet, juicy oven roasted corn on the cob.
We also love these Easy Honey Roasted Baby Carrots and Roasted Carrots, Potatoes and Green Beans.
Why You’ll Love This Fresh Corn on the Cob Recipe
- Flavor Explosion: The combination of sweet corn, tangy lime, tasty seasonings, and fresh cilantro adds ‘zazz to those roasted corn kernels!
- Easy Prep: Oven roasting corn on the cob is a simple and hassle-free cooking method, making it perfect for busy weeknights, barbecues, and potlucks. It’s my favorite way of cooking corn!
- Versatility: This dish pairs well with a variety of main courses, from hamburgers and grilled steak to chicken and vegetarian dishes.
- Crowd Pleaser: It’s just one of those great side dishes everyone loves!
- Comfort Food: There’s something inherently comforting about biting into a warm, buttery ear of corn!
Key Ingredients
- Butter
- Cilantro
- Fresh squeezed lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Corn on the cob
Easy Baked Corn Step-by-Step Directions
For this easy recipe, you’ll want to make the cilantro lime butter in advance so it is set up, but it only takes a few minutes to make, so don’t panic! Let’s get started.
Step 1: Let a stick of butter soften in a small bowl, and then mix in some chopped cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings. I like my cilantro in bigger pieces, but you can chop it as fine as you like.
Step 2: Scoop the butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and mold it into a butter stick’ish shape. Wrap and refrigerate until firm. Then, cut the butter into slices.
Step 3: Remove the husks and corn silks from each raw corn cob; rinse.
Step 4: Put each ear of corn on a separate piece of aluminum foil, add slices of the cilantro lime butter on top, or just butter the whole ear. Now wrap tightly in the foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish.
Step 3: Bake the wrapped corn on the cob on the middle oven rack at 350 degrees F. for about 30 minutes. Carefully unwrap and dig into the perfect corn!
Helpful Tips
- If it’s sweet corn season, many stores have trash cans near the fresh corn display so that you can peel the corn husk and corn silk off right in the grocery store! It’s a simple way to leave the mess behind.
- The easiest way to remove husks is to peel them back from the corn cob and pull the corn silks downwards. They should come pretty easily, but there are always a few stragglers left behind. Rub with a damp paper towel or veggie brush to remove the little bit that’s left.
Recipe Variations
Try these other delicious ways to flavor those sweet corn kernels of summertime!
- Herb Butter: Mix softened butter with fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic. Spread this herb butter over the roasted corn for a fragrant and savory twist.
- Mexican Street Corn: After roasting, slather the corn with a mixture of mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and crumbled cotija cheese. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for an authentic Mexican street corn experience.
- Parmesan and Herb: Sprinkle roasted corn with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs like basil or chives. Add a dash of black pepper for an extra kick.
- Spicy Cajun: Mix together Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Toss the roasted corn in this spicy blend for a flavorful kick.
- Honey Butter: Combine softened butter with honey and a pinch of brown sugar and/or cinnamon. Spread this sweet and buttery mixture over the roast corn for a delightful treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oven-roasting corn offers several advantages: hands-off convenience, even cooking, intense flavor, easy seasoning, and it can be done year-round regardless of the weather. I do boil corn in a pinch, but I love the flavor of oven-baked corn so much more.
Yes, if you’re including the flavored butter as directed in this corn recipe. But the foil generally helps keep the corn moist as it cooks.
Yes, technically, but fresh corn will always have a better flavor and texture. So, I highly recommend it.
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Oven Roasted Sweet Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 ears corn on the cob
Instructions
- Soften butter to room temperature.
- In large bowl, mix together butter and all remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into log shape, and seal the edges. Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove husks and silks from corn, and spread with the cilantro lime butter or put pats of butter across top. Roll tightly in foil and place on rimmed cookie sheet.
- Roast about 30 minutes. Carefully unwrap the aluminum foil and serve as a dish to your favorite meal!
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