Stove Top Pan Roasted Corn Recipe (2024)

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Sheryl

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Stove Top Pan Roasted Corn Recipe: Do you often find yourself in a dinner rut, cooking the same dishes week after week? Are you searching for a delicious and easy way to jazz up your dinner routine? Look no further than this stove top pan roasted corn recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick cooking method, you’ll have a mouthwatering side dish that will elevate any meal.

For this recipe I used frozen corn. Canned sweet corn or if in season, fresh corn on the cob with the kernels cut off would work too. In less then 5 minutes you can create a delicious smoky side dish. Create your own version of this Stove Top Ran Roasted Corn Recipe. NOTE: adding fresh thyme would be delicious!

How to Make Stove Top Roasted Corn Recipe

When grilling isn’t an option and the season for sweet summer corn on the cob is over. This Easy Skillet Roasted Corn Recipe is a great option for fresh corn on the cob, frozen corn or canned corn. Make this versatile recipe and create a lot of delicious dishes. Perfect for sprinkling over salad, in a salsa or just as a side dish. NOTE: For best results, use a cast iron skillet but any skillet will work. Look below for how you can change up this recipe and give it a Mexican flare or a little extra flavor.

ROASTED CORN RECIPE INGREDIENTS-full recipe below in recipe card

  • fresh corn on the cob, canned corn, or frozen corn
  • olive oil or vegetable oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

PAN ROASTED CORN INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add thawed frozen corn, fresh corn kernels, or canned corn drained, to a cast-iron skillet. TIP: For bests results add to a hot skillet.
  2. Pour enough oil in the pan to coat the corn, sprinkle salt and pepper.
  3. Cook corn on high heat, pan fry the corn until dark bits form.
  4. The amount of dark bits determines how strong the smokey flavor will be.

ROASTED CORN VARIATIONS

THE DARK BITS: The dark bits are where the smoky flavor is stored. You get to decide how many dark bits. Depending on how long the corn is cooked depends on the flavor and dark bits. Looks below for easy side dish ideas using the roasted corn.

  • HOMEMADE FIESTA CORN: Add green bell pepper, onion and a dash of chili powder to give your roasted corn more of a Mexican corn taste.
  • CORNBREAD: Add this smoky corn to a batch of cornbread batter.
  • HERB CORN: While the corn is cooking, throw in a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
  • SPICY CORN: Add a punch of spice to your roasted corn with chipotle chili powder, or enhance the smoky flavor even more with chopped chipotle peppers
  • BUTTER CORN: Once the corn is done cooking, add a good helping of butter. For a fantastic buttery flavor.
  • BACON GREASE: Add the flavor of bacon to your corn with a tablespoon of bacon drippings and bacon pieces.
  • MEXICAN STREET CORN: Add to this delicious side dish, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, garlic powder or garlic cloves (chopped), lime juice, fresh cilantro, and tajin.

HOW TO MAKE ROASTED CREAMED STYLE CORN

ROASTED CREAMED CORN INGREDIENT LIST

  • 5 cups pan roasted corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cup milk
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • optional 2 sprig of fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

ROASTED CREAMED CORN INSTRUCTIONS

  1. To a large skillet, combine onion and butter and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes while stirring. Add corn and mix well.
  3. Add in milk, cream, sugar, and thyme.Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Allow to boil 1 minute while stirring.
  4. Remove 1 cup of the corn mixture and blend with a hand mixer until smooth. Stir back into the creamed corn.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Fresh Corn on the Cob-Act Now for Later!

If fresh corn on the cob is in season then PLEASE use fresh corn! Bag it up and keep it frozen for those winter months when you’re craving fresh corn or want to make a killer corn chowder.

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In less then 5 minutes you can create a delicious smoky side dish.

Ingredients

  • corn, fresh, frozen or canned
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

STOVE TOP PAN ROASTED CORN RECIPE:

  1. Add thawed (if using frozen) corn, fresh corn cut off the cob, or canned corn drained, to a hot skillet. TIP: THE AMOUNT OF CORN DEPENDS ON THE RECIPE YOU'RE USING.
  2. Cast iron works best but any skillet will do. Pour enough oil in the pan to coat the corn, sprinkle salt and pepper.
  3. On high heat cook the corn until dark bits form. The amount of dark bits determines how strong the smoky flavor will be.

ROASTED CORN VARIATIONS

THE DARK BITS: The dark bits are where the smoky flavor is stored.
You get to decide how many dark bits. Depending on how long the corn is
cooked depends on the flavor and dark bits. Looks below for easy side
dish ideas using the roasted corn.

  • HOMEMADE FIESTA CORN: Add green bell pepper, onion and a dash of
    chili powder to give your roasted corn more of a Mexican corn taste.
  • CORNBREAD: Add this smoky corn to a batch of cornbread batter.
  • HERB CORN: While the corn is cooking, throw in a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
  • SPICY CORN: Add a punch of spice to your roasted corn with chipotle
    chili powder, or enhance the smoky flavor even more with chopped
    chipotle peppers
  • BUTTER CORN: Once the corn is done cooking, add a good helping of butter. For a fantastic buttery flavor.
  • BACON GREASE: Add the flavor of bacon to your corn with a tablespoon of bacon drippings and bacon pieces.
  • MEXICAN STREET CORN: Add to this delicious side dish, sour cream,
    crumbled cotija cheese, garlic powder or garlic cloves (chopped), lime
    juice, fresh cilantro, and tajin.

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FAQs

How to get char on corn without grill? ›

Heat a griddle pan over medium/high. Brush the corn with olive oil till fully coated and season to taste. Place on the pan and griddle on all sides for around 3-4 minutes or until char marks appear. Once done, remove the corn from the heat, add any toppings, or enjoy as is, in its delicious, sweet and salty simplicity!

How to roast corn on an electric stove? ›

Place the foil-wrapped corn on the cob over an open flame on a gas stove, or directly onto your electric stove's burners (these should be set to low-medium). Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning the cobs every 2 minutes or so. You'll hear sizzling and popping … That's a good thing!

Do you have to soak corn before roasting? ›

We agree wholeheartedly! The corn steams and cooks in it's own husk without any pre-soaking or anything. The corn's flavor is intensified right in the husk! After removal from the oven, just pull back the husk and use it for a handle.

How long does it take to cook corn on the stove? ›

Boil the corn until the kernels turn bright yellow and are crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the water with tongs to a serving platter and serve warm.

How to grill on a stove? ›

Simply set a long grill pan or skillet over your gas or electric burners. Once you've preheated the grill pan, place the food you want to cook on it and grill it on both sides until it's as done as you like. Try grilling chicken breasts, burgers, steak, vegetables, and fruit.

What is a good alternative to grilling corn? ›

If you don't have a grill, boiling corn in salted water is a great alternative. You won't get that charred flavor, but the kernels will be plump, juicy, and perfectly salted.

Can you char grill in frying pan? ›

Put a griddle pan on a high heat and allow to heat up. Make sure pan is very hot before adding food, otherwise you won't get defined griddle marks. 6. Lay meat on griddle pan and cook on one side until underside has clear griddle marks on it, then turn over.

Is it better to boil or roast corn? ›

In a study done by Purdue University, scientists found that roasting corn at high temperatures resulted in an increased amount of starch digestion. In layman's terms, the higher the temperature the corn reaches, the more glucose will break down, thus resulting in a sweeter ear of corn.

Is it safe to roast corn on gas stove? ›

Light your gas stove and turn heat to medium-high. Roast the corn over the gas flame, turning and re-positioning the cobs every minute or so until the kernels are charred in various places all around the corn and the corn is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.

How to grill without a grill? ›

GRILLING IN AN OVEN

First, preheat your oven to 500°F and place an empty cast iron grill pan inside to heat up for about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and add your food, then place the pan back into your oven to cook. Be sure to turn your food halfway through the cook time to evenly grill each side.

How long to grill corn on gas stove? ›

Light your gas stove and turn heat to medium-high. Roast the corn over the gas flame, turning and re-positioning the cobs every minute or so until the kernels are charred in various places all around the corn and the corn is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.

Can you grill corn without the husk? ›

Corn on the cob is one of the easiest things to grill.

All you need to do is remove the husks (or buy fresh corn without husks!) and pop it on the grill until it's charred slightly. Just don't forget to turn it and you're good!

Is it better to grill or boil corn? ›

Also, the husks charred, giving the corn all the bold, smoky flavor of grilling without the drying or burned bits. If you don't have a grill, boiling corn in salted water is a great alternative. You won't get that charred flavor, but the kernels will be plump, juicy, and perfectly salted.

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