Absolutely the Easiest Way to Cook Corn on the Cob

OK, so I know that corn isn’t a HUGE challenge to cook but remember the reoccurring theme here at Kids Activities Blog of good food ridiculously easy.  That is the way we roll. So, this is my mother-in-law’s foolproof {she knows me} absolutely the easiest way to cook corn on the cob.  Ever.   Basically there are six steps. {Don’t be scared!  They are easy.  Absolutely easy.}

6 Steps to the Easiest Cooked Corn-on-the-Cob

1.  Get corn. 2.  Cut off the extra silk. 3.  Wash. 4.  Place in plastic bag {do not seal}. 5.  Put in microwave at full power for 4 minutes for one ear. 6.  Shuck the corn {under cool water if too hot to touch}.   The corn is easier to shuck after it has been cooked and the husk steams it nicely! It is easy to make just one serving or a whole bunch.  I usually don’t put more than 4 ears of corn per plastic bag.  For 4 ears of corn I would start with 6 minutes in the microwave and then check them.  If they still were not done, then add another minute and 1/2. A word of warning:  Don’t seal the bag.  It will explode. If you are cooking a bunch of ears and then serving them to a group, you can keep them in the husks and have everyone shuck them at the table.  This will also keep them nice and warm until mealtime.