Microwaved Corn on the Cob

Simplify mealtime with our Microwaved Corn on the Cob recipe! With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll have perfectly-cooked microwaved corn on the cob with paprika and cheese that the whole family can enjoy.


Total Time: 29 Min(s)

Prep Time: 20 Min(s)

Servings: 4

What You Need

  • 4 ears corn on the cob (with husks still on)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 4 tsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Let’s Make It

  1. Place corn in single layer in microwave.
  2. Microwave on HIGH 9 min. or until tender, turning after 5 min.; cool slightly.
  3. Cut 1/2-inch-thick slice off stem end of each corn ear. Working with 1 ear at a time, wrap kitchen towel around corn, then pull husks and silk off corn. Repeat with remaining ears of corn, 1 at a time. Remove and discard any silk remaining on corn ears. Place corn on plate.
  4. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup and paprika until blended; spread onto corn. Sprinkle with cheese.

Kitchen Tips

  • Note
    This recipe can easily be cut in half to make just 2 servings. Prepare recipe as directed, cutting all ingredient measures in half, and reducing the microwave cooking time to 5 min., turning corn after 3 min.

Nutrition info

(Per Serving) 250 calories, 15g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 10mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 11g sugars, 5g protein, 0%DV vitamin D, 0%DV calcium, 4%DV iron, 0%DV potassium.

*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.