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Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn

Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh summer corn. Fresh corn cobs are brushed

  • Serves 6
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 30 minutes
  • Total 40 minutes

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Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn

The bacon gives the corn a wonderful smoky saltiness. We all know that everything is better than bacon. This corn is a must for a cookout or bbq. It goes great with burgers, hot dogs, bbq chicken, you name it.

I like to roast this corn in the oven instead of grilling it, but you can grill it. Just be prepared for bacon grease to cause flare-ups.

corn wrapped in bacon

Tips For Making Bacon Wrapped Corn

  • Do not use thick-cut bacon. It will not crisp up fast enough.
  • Corn is at its sweetest the day it is picked. For best flavor, buy some at the farmers market and cook it that day.
  • When wrapping the corn, don’t pull the corn tightly. Just loosely wrap it. It will shrink as it cooks.
  • If you don’t want the corn to be spicy, leave out the crushed red pepper flakes. If you want it extra spicy, add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper.
Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn
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Recipe

Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn

Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh summer corn. Fresh corn cobs are brushed with a mixture of melted butter and crushed red pepper flakes wrapped in bacon and roasted until the bacon is crispy.

  • Serves 6
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 30 minutes
  • Total 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn (husks and silks removed)
  • 1 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 12 slices bacon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    Combine melted butter and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush corn with butter mixture.

  3. 3

    Loosely wrap 2 pieces of bacon around each piece of corn. Place on prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning corn over halfway through.

Notes

For best results, DO NOT use thick-cut bacon. When wrapping the corn, don’t pull the corn tightly. Just loosely wrap it. It will shrink as it cooks. To make extra spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to butter mixture.

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Nutrition

  • Calories273 kcal
  • Carbohydrates17 g
  • Protein8 g
  • Fat21 g
  • Saturated Fat7 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat8 g
  • Trans Fat0.1 g
  • Cholesterol34 mg
  • Sodium310 mg
  • Potassium256 mg
  • Fiber2 g
  • Sugar3 g
  • Vitamin A323 IU
  • Vitamin C4 mg
  • Calcium6 mg
  • Iron1 mg