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    Corn on the cob with chilli butter

    Published: Sep 3, 2018 · Modified: Mar 7, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 26 Comments

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    Delicious and super easy corn on the cob with chilli butter! This is a foolproof method for a great snack or a side dish that is always a winner with a crowd!

    Three large corn cobs in chilli butter on a plate

    Hello September!

    Just like that, summer is coming to an end, and fall is approaching with a big steps... Soon enough, that well known smell of leafiness and chill in the air will be here! School starts again, and it's time to get those long sleeved cardigans out from the bottom of your wardrobe.

    Three fresh cobs of corn on the plate

    With all the late summer/ early fall produce available in September, sweetcorn is one of my absolute favourites. It can be quite messy and sticky when eating it, but who cares, when it tastes so good, right? It is also super simple to make, and we all know that no BBQ is ever complete without buttered corn on the cob.

    Spreading chilli-infused butter on cobs of corn with pastry brush

    Overhead shot of oven-roasted corn on the cob with chilli butter

    How do I make corn on the cob?

    There are many different methods and ways to prepare your sweetcorn, and two of my most favourite ones are simply roasting, or barbecuing it. But you can also grill, boil or steam the corn cobs, whichever method you will choose, it will still taste delicious.

    In today's recipe, I've chosen to oven-roast it. The most common question when roasting corn on the cob is 'should I remove the husks or leave them?' The answer- both ways are just fine. If you are leaving the husks on, just make sure to give them a quick wash and trim any silk sticking out of the ends of the husk. If you decide to remove the husk before cooking it, simply wrap your corn in some aluminium foil, which will stop it from going too dry in the oven or BBQ.

    A person holding a plate with cobs of corn in chilli butter

    As today's recipe requires spreading a thin layer of chilli butter prior to roasting it, I would recommend removing the husk and silk before (then wrapping it in foil). However, you can just skip that step and go straight into roasting, then just butter it all at the end. I have found that adding that thin layer of butter before cooking it makes it just extra flavoursome, and super juicy.

    Corn on the cob is as tasty as it is easy!

    Once baked, you simply pile them all together and serve with remaining chilli-infused butter, allowing everyone to butter their own. No fuss, simple and honest food, which always wins a crowd. They can be served as a side dish to your main, or as a simple snack, perfect for movie watching munchies!

    Three corn cobs on the plate with chilli butter

    I hope that you've enjoyed reading today's (super quick) post and the recipe (OK, maybe calling it a 'recipe' is a bit much in this case)/ method for corn on the cob with chilli butter. If so, feel free to leave me a comment below! If you're tried making this recipe, you can also leave me a star rating!

     

    Overhead shot of oven-roasted corn on the cob with chilli butter
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    Corn on the cob with chilli butter

    Super easy recipe for everyone's favourite- corn on the cob with spicy chilli butter. You can make it on BBQ, roast it or simply boil it!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegetarian
    Keyword: buttered corn, corn, corn on the cob, sweetcorn
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories:
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 3 large corn cobs
    • 50 g butter (softened)
    • 2 tablespoon dried chilli flakes (you can also use harissa instead)
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    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 200C (180 fan). Remove the husk and silk from your corn.
    • Mash together the butter and chilli flakes until smooth. Using a pastry brush, brush a thin layer of the chilli butter onto each corn cob. 
    • Wrap each corn cob in aluminium foil and bake for about 35 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven and serve, allowing everyone to butter their own.

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    If you using barbecuing method, follow the exact same steps, but make sure you keep turning the cobs every now and then, to ensure it cooks equally. 
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

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    Comments

    1. Damaris Debeer

      August 05, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Easy and delicious, except 2 tablespoons of chilli flakes, way too much even for this chilli lover…. Next time I would do 2 teaspoons…

      Reply
      • Anna

        August 06, 2021 at 9:16 am

        Thanks so much for the feedback Damaris! I'm glad to hear that you tried and enjoyed the recipe, even if it was a bit too spicy for your liking 🙂

        Reply
    2. jagruti

      September 09, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      What beautiful pictures! corn on the cob with chilli butter is a treat, such a fabulous way to enjoy the corn 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 14, 2018 at 8:31 am

        It really is, the flavours work so well together! I hope you will get to try it some time soon!
        And thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Lorie

      September 08, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Love my corn grilled or oven roasted. Chili butter? Oh that is just absolute heaven!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 14, 2018 at 8:31 am

        Glad I could help Lorie! 🙂 Chilli butter makes everything butter 😉

        Reply
    4. prasanna hede

      September 08, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      Oh I am totally drooling! Loved your clicks and loved those braided corn husks too.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 14, 2018 at 8:30 am

        Thanks so much Prasanna!
        Very happy to read that you like the recipe!

        Reply
    5. Nicoletta Sugarlovespices

      September 08, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      What beautiful pictures! And the braids on the corn are just so pretty! Love the chili butter, sure makes the corn sweet and spicy and oh so juicy and tender.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 14, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Hi Nicoletta, thank you so much for the kind words! Chilli butter is a must on the corn, love the combination of sweet and spicy together!

        Reply
    6. Amy Treasure

      September 08, 2018 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      It looks and sounds divine, plus your photography is beautiful. I love the addition of the chilli flavour, I could eat a couple of those!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 14, 2018 at 8:28 am

        Hey Amy! Thanks so much for stopping by! I add chilli flakes to almost anything, love a bit of a heat kick! And eating a couple of these- easily done!

        Reply
    7. Amanda M Mason

      September 08, 2018 at 2:46 am

      5 stars
      Ok, I just LOVE how you braided the corn husks...so cute! Corn is perfect this time of year!! Your recipe is so simple, yet so next level! I love it! I bet the flavor is over the top! So excited to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 14, 2018 at 8:27 am

        thanks so much Amanda! Glad you like the look and sound of this dish, and I hope you will try it some time soon!

        Reply
    8. Veena Azmanov

      September 06, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      We love butter corn and this looks so good. My mom would often make us corn on the cob with butter and chili. I can still almost taste it. I must try this with my kids. Bet they will love it.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 07, 2018 at 9:09 am

        Hi Veena,
        Glad you like this one! I'm sure kids would love it! Hope you will try it some time soon!

        Reply
    9. Dawn

      September 05, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Love corn and especially love corn slathered in butter! Every time I eat it, it looks so messy with kernels everywhere where hubby's is also neatly eaten, lol. Nice touch with the chili!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 07, 2018 at 9:08 am

        Hey Dawn,
        Thanks a lot for stopping by! And yes, it's always gets a bit messy when eating it, but totally worth it!

        Reply
    10. Kelly Anthony

      September 05, 2018 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      The chili butter sounds so amazing! I want to make this for one of our game day parties!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 07, 2018 at 9:06 am

        Hey Kelly,
        This will be perfect snack for a game day! Wins the crowd every time!

        Reply
    11. shobee

      September 04, 2018 at 11:54 pm

      I can just taste the spiciness of this corn. And your photos are so beautiful.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 07, 2018 at 9:05 am

        Hello Shobee,
        Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words! Glad you like the recipe!

        Reply
    12. Jenni LeBaron

      September 04, 2018 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      The chili butter sounds fantastic on these. I've never thought to do corn in the oven - great idea!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 07, 2018 at 9:04 am

        Hey Jenni! These two are made to go together! And I'm glad you like the idea of oven-roasted corn!

        Reply
    13. Elaine Benoit

      September 04, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      These corn on the cobs looks so scrumptious!! Brushing them with chilli butter is absolutely brilliant!! I love that it's baked and not grilled since I don't have one! Can't wait to try them!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        September 04, 2018 at 3:32 pm

        Thanks so much Elaine!
        Love chilli-infused butter, it goes well with almost anything! 😉 Glad you like this recipe, hope you will try it some time soon!

        Reply

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