Corn on the Cob

Level 2: Basic
Serving size: 1/2 ear of corn
Servings per recipe: 20
Price per serving: 53¢
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: See "Cooking Timetable", plus 5 minutes cooling time per batch

Cooking Timetable:

  • 1 ear - 1 1/2 minutes
  • 2 ears - 3 to 4 minutes
  • 3 ears - 5 to 6 minutes
  • 4 ears - 7 to 8 minutes
  • 5 ears - 8 to 9 minutes

Supplies:

  • Microwave
  • Sharp knife
  • Paper towel
  • Foil
  • Paper bowls or cups for spices

Ingredients:

  • 10 ears of corn on the cob
  • Spices: pepper, lemon pepper, chili powder, taco seasoning

Adult Preparation:

  • Chop corn ears into halves after cooking

Directions

  1. Place corn on a paper towel and cook in microwavewith husks and silk intact. They will cook in their own natural moisture.
  2. Turn ears over and rearrange after 1/2 cooking time.
  3. When ears are hot to the touch, remove and wrap in foil.
  4. Let stand at least 5 minutes to cool off. Remove husks and silk (which is easier than when cold)
  5. Have children top with spices to taste.