This simple and delicious oven-roasted corn recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. With step-by-step instructions, it’s easy to make and sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
Nothing speaks summer like the flavor of fresh, sweet, baked corn. There are so many ways to fix it. You can boil it as my parents did for most of their life. You can grill it, which is delicious if you get it cooked without charring it too much. Roasting is one of my favorite ways to cook it and is one of the easiest.
With a handful of ingredients, all of which you probably have on hand (except for the corn), 10-15 minutes of prep time, and 30 minutes of cooking time, you are ready for delicious, drool-worthy sweet baked buttery corn with over-the-top tender, juicy kernels.
What You’ll Need
- Corn: fresh, either white or yellow
- Butter: unsalted or salted. If using salted butter, reduce the added salt
- Seasoning: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
How To Make Oven Roasted Corn
This is just the summary version of the recipe. See the recipe card below for ingredients and complete directions.
First, shuck the corn and remove the silks. Rub the softened butter all over the corn. You can do this easily by peeling the wrapping from the butter as needed.
Combine the sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the ears of corn and place on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Cook for about 15 minutes, then flip and cook for 15 more minutes.
If you like your corn a little charred, turn on the broiler for the last couple of minutes of cooking, but stay close because broilers are unpredictable.
Preparation Tips and Storage
- If cooking with the husks still attached, ensure they do not come in contact with any of the oven’s gas flames (including the broiler) or electric heating elements. When in doubt, remove the husks.
- For softer kernels, remove the husks, and after buttering and seasoning, wrap them in aluminum foil and bake as instructed.
- Other spices and fresh herbs to try are parsley, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, chili powder, cilantro, and Cajun seasoning.
Recipe Variations
- Kick it up a notch: add a little ground cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, or creole seasoning to the mix.
- Honey and Lime: mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of lime juice with the butter before spreading it over the corn.
- Parmesan and herb: after roasting, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container or zipper storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the corn on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a water-dampened paper towel. Microwave in 30-second increments at 70% power until warm.
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Oven Roasted Corn
Ingredients
- 6 ears of corn shucked and silks removed
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rub corn with softened butter. You will have some butter leftover for lathering on after roasting.
- In small bowl combine sea salt, ground pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Sprinkle over corn and place in oven.
- Cook for 15 minutes. Flip and coat with remaining butter. Cook for another 15 minutes.
Notes
- Other spices and fresh herbs to experiment with include parsley, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, chili powder, cilantro, and Cajun seasoning.
- If cooking with the husks still attached make sure that they do not come in contact with any of the oven’s gas flames (including the broiler) or electric heating elements. When in doubt remove the husks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or zipper storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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April
This is a GREAT way to cook corn! We do a lot of indoor “bbqs” so this worked great for us, and it was delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, April!
Cindy
A very good way to make sweet corn. I got some sweet corn from a farm outside of Kansas City and we’ve been making it using this recipe every night this week!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Cindy! I am so glad that you love the roasted corn!
Stephanie
I usually just boil my corn so I must try this recipe for oven roasted corn. Sounds so much better and quite simple to do.
Sandra H
I love corn so much and I’m so glad I found this recipe! It was very easy to make and had so much flavor!
Erin D
This was so much easier than boiling, and the flavor was amazing! It brings out the juicy sweetness of the corn! Need more of these!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Erin! Roasted corn is so delicious!
Krystle Smith
The roasting brought out the natural flavors of the corn. It was sweet and juicy, with a slight char that added depth without overpowering the corn’s natural taste. My family loved it, and there were no leftovers!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Krystle! I am so glad that you liked it!
Clarice
Wow! This looks delicious. It’s been a while since I had roasted corn. Would love to try this. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I agree with you that it’s just the perfect side dish and it’s easy to make.
Anna
So simple and delicious! Thank you very much for this recipe!
Neely Moldovan
I love making oven roasted corn! Especially in the fall!
Fransic verso
This roasted corn was delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Bryan
I love corn on the cob, but with my weakening teeth, I can’t consume it like I once did. I have to cut it from the cob, but it’s still good!
Kelly Bolen
I love corn and cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you for sharing, it looks delish!
Leanne
I used this recipe last night instead of boiling it like I normally do. This is absolutely the BEST corn recipe that I’ve ever made. SO good!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Leanna! So glad that you liked it!
Beth L
Oh Yum! Why have I never thought of oven roasting my corn on the cob? Our corn is just now coming in… this will definitely be on the menu next week! Thanks for the tips!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Beth! Enjoy!!
Stephanie
This was the best! So much tastier than boiling the corn!
wilhelmina
This is a great method for making perfectly cooked corn on the cob! I will be using this recipe all season!