Oven-Roasted Corn in Foil with Garlic Butter
Oven-Roasted Corn in Foil with Garlic Butter is a mouthwatering side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for summer barbecues, casual weeknight dinners, or festive potlucks, this recipe makes enjoying fresh corn on the cob a breeze. The garlic butter elevates each bite, creating an irresistible charm that will have your guests asking for seconds. Plus, the foil-wrapping technique locks in moisture, ensuring tender and juicy kernels every time. With minimal prep and cooking time, this dish is as easy to make as it is delightful to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 corn on the cob (husked)
- 1.5 oz unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (or parsley)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut large pieces of aluminum foil to wrap each corn cob.
- Remove husks and silk from corn cobs.
- Melt butter in a small bowl and combine with garlic powder, salt, paprika, oregano, and black pepper.
- Place each corn cob on foil, brush generously with the garlic butter mixture, then wrap tightly.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, turning halfway through for even cooking. For extra charred flavor, unwrap for the last five minutes.
- Let rest briefly before serving; brush with additional garlic butter if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (140g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg