Whole30 Baked Corn with Herbed Butter
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Whole30 Baked Corn with Herbed Butter recipe—a perfect side dish that's healthy, delicious, and delightfully fragrant. Fresh corn on the cob is oven-baked to tender perfection, infused with a luscious mixture of clarified butter (ghee), fresh parsley, thyme, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon. Wrapped in foil to lock in moisture and flavor, each ear emerges from the oven with buttery, herbaceous goodness in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Whole30-compliant recipe is meticulously crafted for clean eating enthusiasts, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, hearty salads, or as a standalone treat. Whether you're meal-prepping or gathering around the table, this dish offers a wholesome, crave-worthy twist on classic baked corn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob (fresh)
- 0.25 cups clarified butter (ghee)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the clarified butter, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined to create the herbed butter.
Peel back the corn husks gently without removing them and remove all silk from the corn. Once cleaned, smooth the husks back into place around each ear.
Place each ear of corn on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to wrap the entire cob.
Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear of corn with the herbed butter, making sure it covers the kernels evenly.
Wrap the foil tightly around each ear to ensure it is sealed completely.
Place the wrapped corn on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the corn is tender and the flavors have melded.
Once done, carefully unwrap the corn from the foil (caution: hot steam) and transfer to a serving platter.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.7 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1246 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1061 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
