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Corn on the Cob Crock Pot

Corn on the Cob Crock Pot is easy and it comes out so flavorful and perfectly tender. Let it slow cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. If you’re not ready to serve it right away you can just turn it to warm until you need it. This recipe makes a simple and delicious side dish.

Why I Love This Recipe

This recipe is so easy to make and only uses a few ingredients. You can also double or triple it.

If you love corn recipes, you may also enjoy this Cheesy Creamed Corn.

two pieces of Crock Pot Corn on the Cob on a plate.
Crock Pot Corn on the Cob for Two

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Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

unsalted butter

minced garlic from a jar

fresh parsley

fresh corn on the cob

granulated sugar

Salt (or Lowry’s Season salt) and black pepper to taste

Substitutions

  • salted butter (omit the other salt options)
  • dried minced garlic instead of jarred
  • frozen corn on the cob (fresh will have a better texture)
  • dried parsley instead of fresh

Equipment used in this recipe

How to make Corn on the Cob Crock Pot

Step 1 - Mix together the butter, jarred minced garlic and parsley in small bowl until well combined.

melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.

Step 2 - Place each ear of corn on a large piece of foil and brush the butter all over the corn.

one ear of corn on the cob slathered with butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley.

Step 3 - Season with granulated sugar, salt (or Lowry’s season salt) and pepper to taste and tightly seal foil around the corn.

two corn on the cobs wrapped in tinfoil sitting in a crock pot.

Step 5 - Place the corn cobs in a 4 quart crock pot slow cooker.

Step 6 - Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 7 - Cover and cook on low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, or until done.

two ears of slow cooker corn on the cob on a plate.
Easy Crock Pot Corn on the Cob

Recipe FAQ's

Can you keep corn on the cob warm in crockpot?

If you’re not ready to serve it right away you can just turn it to warm until you need it.

How long does it take to cook corn on the cobs?

Cook on low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, or until done.

How do you cook corn on the cob for a large group?

You can double this recipe but you may need to use a 6 quart or 8 quart sized slow cooker.

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Corn on the Cob Crock Pot

Corn on the Cob Crock Pot is easy and it comes out so flavorful and perfectly tender. Let is slow cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. If you’re not ready to serve it right away you can just turn it to warm until you need it.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 293 kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic from a jar
  • 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley
  • 2 ears corn on the cob (fresh and husked)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Salt (or Lowry’s Season salt and black pepper to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Mix together butter, garlic and parsley in small bowl until well combined.
  • Place each ear of corn on a piece of foil and brush the butter all over them.
  • Season with granulated sugar, salt (or Lowry’s season salt) and pepper to taste and tightly seal foil.
  • Place corn cobs in a 4 quart crock pot slow cooker. Click for a 4 quart crock pot.
  • Add enough water to come ¼ of the way up each ear.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, or until done.

Video

Notes

  • You can use frozen corn on the cob but fresh will taste so much better.
  • To make this vegan use vegan butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1046IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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5 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)
Recipe Rating




Allan

Friday 30th of September 2022

I use basically the same recipe except that rather than wrap the ears of corn in aluminum foil which might not be good for your health I leave the corn in the husk, just cutting the silk that sticks out of the leaves so that you can pour in the butter mix.