Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds bacon, (NOT thick-sliced); Salt and pepper, (to taste); Paprika, (to taste (optional)); ¼ cup fresh basil, (coarsely chopped); 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, (seeds removed and sliced lengthwise into thin strips); 4 ears corn, (husked and silks removed)

Fresh sweet juicy corn wrapped in smokey bacon and grilled to perfection, this bacon-wrapped corn on the cob will be a game-changer.

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Bacon-Wrapped Corn On The Cob Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Bacon-Wrapped Corn On The Cob Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
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Everything tastes better with bacon, and this bacon-wrapped corn on the cob is no exception. The sweet corn combined with the salty, crispy bacon slices and seasonings produce an unbelievably delicious side dish.

Bacon-Wrapped Corn On The Cob Ingredients

bacon-wrapped corn on the cob raw ingredients that are labeled

Bacon lovers, get ready to take your corn on the cob game to the next level! Bacon-wrapped corn on the cob is a delightful combination of savory and sweet that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

The smoky flavor from the bacon compliments the sweetness of the corn, creating a perfect balance that is undeniably delicious.

You’ll need:

2 pounds of bacon, NOT thick-sliced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Paprika to taste, optional
¼ cup of fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
4 ears of corn, husked and corn silk removed

Substitutions And Additions

SPICE LEVEL: Depending upon how spicy you like your corn, more or fewer jalapeños can be added to it. You could also add a dash of chili powder or red pepper flakes to your spice mix for more spice. For a different spice flavor, try adding Cajun seasoning to the spice mix.

CREAM CHEESE: Cover bacon strips with cream cheese before adding the seasonings to add a creamy addition to the fresh corn.

BUTTER: Cover the ears of corn with butter before wrapping it in the pieces of bacon, and you will have a cob of corn coated in a mixture of melted butter and delicious seasonings when it’s finished cooking.

GARLIC: Add minced garlic with the seasonings for even more flavor.

How To Make This Bacon-Wrapped Corn On The Cob Recipe

Make sure you follow our easy instructions to ensure the corn is properly wrapped so that the bacon stays on during grilling.

STEP ONE: Lay 6 to 7 slices of bacon on a piece of plastic wrap. Overlap each slice of bacon lengthwise, with about ⅓ of a slice laying on top of the next strip of bacon. The resulting width of the layers of bacon should be the same as the length of an ear of corn.

STEP TWO: Lay another piece of plastic wrap on top of the bacon. Using a meat mallet, pound the bacon so that the slices are pressed into each other. Remove the top layer of plastic wrap.

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If you don’t have a meat mallet, a rolling pin will work in a pinch to pound the meat.

STEP THREE: Sprinkle the bacon with salt and pepper to taste. If using, sprinkle it with paprika. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of basil. Spaced equally apart, lay the strips of jalapeños across the bacon, approximately ¼ to ½ of one jalapeño pepper per ear of corn.

PRO TIP:

If you dip your fingers in olive oil before working with the jalapeño peppers, it will prevent the pepper oil from getting into your skin. Wash off the olive oil when finished, and your fingers won’t be covered in spice.

bacon being seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and basil

STEP FOUR: Place an ear of corn across the width, and at the end of the bacon. Roll up the corn in the bacon. Use plastic wrap or parchment paper to get started. Once completely rolled up, wrap the corn in plastic wrap. The corn can be refrigerated for 8 hours or overnight.

STEP FIVE: Prepare the grill by rubbing the cooking grates with oil. Preheat the grill to medium heat, approximately 300 to 350°F.

STEP SIX: Unwrap the corn from the plastic wrap and place it on the preheated grill, seam side down. If you have an upper grate, use it and turn the corn at least once during cooking. Otherwise, turn the corn a one-quarter turn every 5 to 7 minutes. Cook the corn until bacon begins to crisp, about 25 minutes.

PRO TIP:

Putting the bacon on the hot grill with the bacon seam side down at the start of cooking will prevent it from unraveling. Once it starts to cook, it will hold its shape.

If you are concerned about the bacon staying secure on the cob during grilling, you can tie a couple of pieces of water-soaked cotton cord or butcher string around the bacon.

before and after of bacon-wrapped corn is grilled

How To Serve

Grilled bacon-wrapped corn on the cob would be the perfect way to cook corn for a summer BBQ alongside grilled meats such as beer-marinated grilled chicken, grilled chicken, or grilled tilapia.

Add grilled potatoes and roasted vegetables or sauteed vegetables to the side.

Corn on the cob is such a treat during the warmer months. There are plenty of ways to prepare it, including fried corn on the cob, elote (Mexican street corn), and grilled corn on the cob.

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Storage

Corn will keep well in the fridge or freezer. Here’s how to store it:

IN THE FRIDGE: Store the cooked corn on the cob in the fridge for 3 to 5 days, wrapped in a piece of foil and sealed in a large container.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze corn on the cob for up to 3 months individually wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a Ziploc bag.

corn on the cob being picked up with tongs from the grill

As the bacon cooks on your outdoor grill, the juices and seasonings will be absorbed by the corn kernels to create an incredible smokey and flavorful side dish. After you have tried this easy bacon-wrapped corn on the cob on the BBQ, you’ll never eat fresh summer corn any other way again!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you prepare the corn ahead of time and grill it later?

This corn recipe can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you are ready to grill.

Will the leftover corn keep in the fridge?

You can keep leftover corn in the fridge wrapped in aluminum foil for 3 to 5 days.

Can I cook this corn on a charcoal grill, or is a propane BBQ better?

This corn will cook well on either type of BBQ that you have.

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Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob

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Fresh sweet juicy corn wrapped in smokey bacon and grilled to perfection, this bacon-wrapped corn on the cob will be a game-changer.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds bacon, NOT thick-sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Paprika, to taste (optional)
¼ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and sliced lengthwise into thin strips
4 ears corn, husked and silks removed

Instructions

Lay 6 to 7 slices of bacon on a piece of plastic wrap. Overlap the bacon lengthwise, with about ⅓ of a slice laying on top of the next piece. The resulting width of the layers of bacon should be the same as the length of an ear of corn.
Lay another piece of plastic wrap on top of the bacon. Using a meat mallet, pound the bacon so that the slices are pressed into each other. Remove the top layer of plastic wrap.
Sprinkle the bacon with salt and pepper to taste. If using, sprinkle with paprika. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of basil. Spaced equally apart, lay strips of jalapeños across the bacon, approximately ¼ to ½ of one jalapeño per ear of corn.
Place an ear of corn across the width, and at the end, of the bacon. Roll up the corn in the bacon. Use the plastic wrap or parchment paper to get started. Once completely rolled up, wrap the corn in the plastic wrap. The corn can be refrigerated for 8 hours or overnight.
Prepare the grill by rubbing the cooking grates with oil. Preheat the grill to medium heat, approximately 300 to 350°F.
Unwrap the plastic wrap and place the corn on the grill, seam side down. If you have an upper grate, use it and turn the corn at least once during cooking. Otherwise, turn the corn a one-quarter turn every 5 to 7 minutes. Cook the corn until bacon begins to crisp, about 25 minutes.

Notes

If you don’t have a meat mallet, a rolling pin will work in a pinch to pound the meat.
If you dip your fingers in olive oil before working with the jalapeno peppers, it will prevent the pepper oil from getting into your skin. Wash off the olive oil when finished and your fingers won’t be covered in spice.
Putting the bacon on the grill with the bacon seam side down at the start of cooking will help prevent it from unraveling. Once it starts to cook, it will hold its shape.
If you are concerned about the bacon staying secure on the cob during grilling, you can tie a couple pieces of water soaked cotton cord or twine around the bacon.

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