Learn how to cook canned corn in both the microwave and on the stovetop for a super fast and tasty side dish! Adding in some butter and seasoning is all that's needed to make it taste fantastic! In fact, you'll love how simple this side dish is to prepare that you'll be stocking up on canned corn!
Guide To Cooking Canned Corn
Canned corn is a great, versatile ingredient that you should always keep on hand! It has a long shelf life, can be added to so many dishes, and can even be heated up and enjoyed by itself!
I'm going to go over the best ways to heat up your corn, as well as how to make it taste great! It may even become one of your new go-to side dishes!
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How To Cook Canned Corn On The Stovetop
- Drain. Open a can of corn and drain half of the liquid.
- Mix. Add the corn, 1 tablespoon of butter, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper to a small saucepan and place it over medium heat.
- Heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted and most of the liquid is gone.
- Serve. Remove the saucepan from the heat and serve immediately.
How To Cook Canned Corn In The Microwave
- Drain. Open a can of corn, drain the liquid, and pour the corn into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and microwave on high power for 1 minute, or until the butter has melted.
- Season. Remove the corn from the microwave, season with ½ teaspoon of both salt and pepper, and stir until well combined.
- Serve. Serve immediately.
How To Make Canned Corn Taste Good
To make your canned corn taste its best, you'll want to start off with the right variety of canned corn. Choose a can that says that it is "sweet corn".
Additionally, you'll want to add some butter and seasonings. Opt for real butter instead of margarine for the best results. As for seasonings, you can choose to keep it simple with just some salt and pepper!
Variations
While you can use some salt and pepper and still have a tasty side dish, you can also switch it up with some other additions! Try out these yummy ideas!
- A dash of some Cajun seasoning
- Fresh herbs, such as parsley
- Diced jalapenos
- A teaspoon of sugar or honey
- Some crushed garlic
- 3 tablespoons of heavy cream (added at the end of cooking)
- Cayenne pepper
Storing Canned Corn
Canned corn can be kept in your pantry for an incredibly long time, up to 3 years or longer! Once you open up your corn, you'll want to keep it in the fridge in an airtight container and enjoy it within 5 days.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Technically, no. Canned corn is already cooked and you can eat it straight from the can. However, heating it up and adding some butter and seasonings makes it taste so much better!
You can if you like, but you don't have to. Rinsing off the corn will reduce the sodium content, but it isn't necessary.
Butter and seasonings are the best way to jazz up a can of corn! You can use salt and pepper, or enhance it even further with your favorite blend of spices!
🌽 Recipes Using Corn
- Southern Corn Fritters - These delectable fritters are as easy as it gets and ready to eat in only 10 minutes!
- Creamed Corn - Homemade creamed corn is so much tastier than the canned version!
- Southern Fried Corn - This dish features both corn and bacon for an extra tasty side dish!
- Corn Fries - Delicious French fries are topped with corn, taco seasoning, and tons of cheese!
- Creamy Baked Corn - Butter, corn, and cheese make this dish absolutely addicting!
- Corn Casserole - An easy and yummy dish that is perfect for special occasions and the holidays!
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How To Cook Canned Corn
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned corn (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
On The Stovetop
- Open your can of corn and drain half of the liquid.
- Add the corn, butter, salt, and pepper to a small saucepan and place it over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted and most of the liquid is gone.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and serve immediately.
In The Microwave
- Open your can of corn, drain the liquid, and pour the corn into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the butter and microwave on high power for 1 minute, or until the butter has melted.
- Remove the corn from the microwave, season with salt and pepper, and stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Cathy says
Amazing! I used to hate canned corn but this was so good. Tasted more like fresh corn.
Yvonne says
Easy, quick and buttery corn, yummy 🙂