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    Instant Pot Corn On The Cob In 10 Minutes | The Best Way To Cook Corn On The Cob

    by Brendan Cunningham 2 Comments

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    This instant pot corn on the cob is the quickest and easiest way to cook corn on the cob. It comes out perfect every time, and I even included a Mexican Corn - Elote - option if you want to take your corn on the cob to a whole nother level of delciousness!

    Two pieces of corn on the cob with a slab of butter on them on parchment paper in a white bowl. In front of the bowl is a small plate with butter on it in behind the bowl is a small bowl with mayo in it in and a small bowl of cilantro. Behind that is part of a corn on the cob on a wood board.

    THE BEST INSTANT POT CORN ON THE COB

    Corn on the cob is such a nostalgic side - I mean, I feel like I've been eating corn on the cob my whole life, whether it is at a family dinner, cookout, or holiday dinner. 

    And I think that the best way to cook corn on the cob is by using an instant pot.

    Honestly, once you make corn on the cob instant pot style - that's how we like to call it in our house anyway - you'll never want to make corn another way again.

    Table of Contents
    • THE BEST INSTANT POT CORN ON THE COB
      • INGREDIENTS
      • HOW TO COOK CORN ON THE COB
        • STEP 1: COOKING CORN ON THE COB IN AN INSTANT POT
        • OPTIONAL STEP 2: MAKING THE DRESSING
      • STORING THE CORN ON THE COBB
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • MORE INSTANT POT RECIPES

    And I say that because the pressure cooker really makes corn turn out so incredibly tender, juicy, sweet, and bright tasting. It's just so fresh and delicious tasting - you really have to try it to know what I mean.

    Plus, what's great about this recipe is the fact that Instant Pot corn takes just 10 minutes. You can't beat that, can you?

    Also, since the entire thing only takes 10 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to put together a main dish, like this lamb breast, blackened shrimp, chicken fajita crunchwrap, or easy mac and cheese. 

    Now, even though all those recipes are great with this corn, my favorite is to eat it with these sloppy joes.

    Two corn on the cob on a piece of parchment paper in a white dish. Behind it on a white counter is two pieces of corn on the cob and a wooden board.

    INGREDIENTS

    So, you'll only need two ingredients - corn and water - to cook the corn on the cob in the Instant Pot.

    And if you're opting to make elote out of the corn, then you probably have all - or almost all - of those ingredients at home too. 

    Here is what you'll need:

    • 2 Corn On The Cobs
    • 1 cup Water
    • 1 tbsp. Butter (optional for topping)

    And for the elote topping:

    • ¼ cup Queso Fresco
    • 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
    • Salt and Pepper
    • ¼ cup Red Onion
    • Fresh Cilantro
    • Red Pepper Flakes

    Now, if you want to keep it simple, you don't have to make the elote, but I highly suggest you do. It puts a whole new spin on plain-old-everyday corn on the cob - and it's just so good.

    Oh, and if you love corn, try making this Instant Pot corn chowder and sweet corn cake next!

    Two pieces of corn on the cob with Mexican queso fresco on top. Behind it is a bowl with cilantro and behind that a wooden board of two pieces of corn on the cob on it.

    HOW TO COOK CORN ON THE COB

    Ok, so making corn on the cob in an instant pot could not be any simpler. And the elote is really just as simple to put together!  

    So, in just 5 minutes, you'll have a delicious side dish that everyone will love.

    Now, get your ingredients together, and let's get to it! 

    STEP 1: COOKING CORN ON THE COB IN AN INSTANT POT

    First, place the cobs in the Instant Pot and pour in the cup of water.

    Then set the instant pot to cook at high pressure for 2 minutes. 

    Once 2 minutes is up, release all the steam - to do this, turn the valve to the venting position, and when the valve drops, you can open the lid.

    Two corn on the carbs in an instant pot.

    OPTIONAL STEP 2: MAKING THE DRESSING

    While the corn is cooking, you can make the Mexican elote. 

    So, take out a small bowl and add in the queso fresco, mayo, salt, and pepper. Then mix these ingredients well to break down the queso fresco and combine everything. 

    Then when the pressure cooker is done cooking the corn, coat it with a little butter, and serve with the dressing on top and red onion, fresh cilantro, and red pepper flakes.

    A white bowl wine with parchment paper with two pieces of corn on the cob on top. There is a Mexican queso fresco and cilantro on top of the corn.

    STORING THE CORN ON THE COBB

    So, as you know, this recipe will make 2 corn on the cobs. But if you want more, you can always add more corn and adjust the dressing ingredients. 

    Then if you have any leftovers, wrap them in aluminum foil and put them in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. 

    And if you have dressing left, just put it in a separate airtight container and store it in the fridge for the same amount of time.

    Then for the best way to reheat corn on the cob, preheat your oven to 400°F and place the corn in a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover it with aluminum foil and heat for about 5 minutes or until warm. 

    Part of two pieces of corn on the cob on a piece of parchment paper in a white bowl. On top of the corn is a Mexican queso fresco mixture and cilantro leaves.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    After making this instant pot corn on the cob, you won't want to cook it any other way. It is just so quick, easy, and comes out delicious every time.

    Serve this at your next family dinner or holiday get together - everyone is going to love it!

    I hope you enjoy this corn on the cobb recipe as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

    Two pieces of corn on the cob with a Mexican queso fresco mixture and cilantro leaves on top.

    MORE INSTANT POT RECIPES

    If you liked how easy it was to make this corn in the instant pot, there are a ton of other recipes on the blog I think you'll like too.

    Try making one of these instant pot recipes next:

    • Paella
    • Polenta
    • Sushi Rice
    • Coconut Rice
    • Potato Salad
    • Chicken Tenders
    • Sausage and Peppers
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    Instant Pot Corn On The Cob in 2 Minutes | The Best Way To Cook Corn On The Cob

    Two pieces of corn on the cob and a piece of parchment paper in a white bowl. On top of the corn on the cob is a Mexican queso fresco mix. Behind the bowl is a glass bowl with queso fresco in it.
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    5 from 2 reviews

    This instant pot corn on the cob is the quickest and easiest way to cook corn on the cob. It comes out perfect, and I included a Mexican dressing to top off the corn for a flavor that you won't find anywhere else. 

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 0 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Side
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    2 Cobs of Corn - shucked

    1 cup Water

    1 tbsp. Butter

    Mexican Dressing:

    ¼ cup Queso Fresco

    2 tbsp. Mayonnaise

    Salt and Pepper

    ¼ cup Red Onion

    Fresh Cilantro

    Red Pepper Flakes

    Instructions

    1. Place the cobs in the Instant Pot's trivet, add the water, and cook at high pressure for 2 minutes.
    2. Release all the steam and open.
    3. Spread butter on the cobs, and enjoy.
    4. For the Mexican dressing: mix queso fresco, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Serve over cobs with red onion, fresh cilantro, and red pepper flakes.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 324
    • Fat: 21
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Protein: 8

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    1. Jon

      September 09, 2021 at 11:39 pm

      This turned out perfect!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Francine

      September 11, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      Won’t cook corn any other way now.

      ★★★★★

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