BBQ Bacon Oven Roasted Corn on the cob is a crispy, delicious sweet and savory side dish to take to your next BBQ that will blow your guests away and it’s so easy!
I’m not lying when I say that bacon makes everything better. From Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog, Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions and Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders to Green Beans, there is nothing that isn’t enhanced by bacon, the candy of meats.
BBQ BACON OVEN ROASTED CORN
If you’re headed to a summer BBQ and are wondering what side dish to bring, you should definitely try out this recipe. The crispy bacon seals moisture into the ears of corn and the BBQ dry rub gives it a rich, summery flavor that you don’t need gallons of butter to get.
With that in mind, you should try out my recipe for bacon wrapped corn on the cob at your next summer party.
Bacon goes all the way back to China in 1500 B.C.E. and it’s been a favorite for dozens of cultures ever since. Adding bacon to corn came from the much more modern American take on BBQ, and since its invention it has been a favorite of tailgate parties and summer get-togethers.
Important Note: When making this recipe, use standard bacon.
- Don’t use center cut, thin cut, thick cut or anything other than regular bacon.
- I used Hormel, but any “regular” cut bacon will work.
- Using thick cut bacon won’t “stick” around the corn.
- Using thin cut will be too thin and see through by the time it finishes cooking.
- Center cut isn’t long enough of a cut of bacon.
HOW TO MAKE BBQ Bacon Oven Roasted Corn
- Wrap each ear of corn with two slices of bacon.
- Make sure that the bacon is wrapped tightly enough to not fall off, but you don’t have to go nuts.
- Sprinkle the BBQ dry rub onto the the corn and wrap each ear with aluminum foil.
- Set the corn in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Put the sheet into the oven and roast for about 20 minutes.
- Then remove the aluminum foil and roast until the bacon is crispy.
VARIATIONS
- Jalapeño: add a row of jalapeño slices onto the corn when you bake it to infuse it with flavor, or add them afterwards to keep the pepper hot.
- Spices: try adding some black pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, chili powder, brown sugar or paprika to the corn before wrapping it in bacon and baking it to give it a bolder, heartier taste.
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SERVE WITH
- Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs: you haven’t tasted ribs like these ones before. Not only are they tender and loaded with flavor, they are so easy to make you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with a grill. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together and set up the slow cooker while you go live your life. Dinner will be finished and waiting for you when you get back.
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin: this is the perfect way to cook pork, especially if you’re grilling on the barbecue. It turns out rich and juicy and doesn’t try out the way that a lot of meats do over an open flame. This recipe also goes with just about everything so you you’re set for the next potluck or BBQ you go to.
- Pulled Pork: Nothing screams summer more than pulled pork (which is also made in the oven!).
More easy summer side dishes:
- Easy Fruit Salad – a healthy side salad for bbqs.
- Easy Pasta Salad – the best and easiest pasta salad with homemade or bottled dressing.
- Cole Slaw – the easiest and best classic cole slaw.
- Baked Mac and Cheese – you will LOVE this super cheesy mac and cheese.
- Southern Baked Beans – Award Winning! BBQ Competition level award winning if I do say so myself!
How to Store BBQ Bacon Oven Roasted Corn:
- Serve: you shouldn’t leave your bacon wrapped corn on the cob out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
- Store: your leftovers should be good for about 3 days in the fridge.
- Freeze: you can freeze cooked bacon for up to 4 months. I would recommend heating up your leftovers and enjoying them well before then to get the best flavor.
Bacon Safe Cooking Temperatures:
The USDA’s official website says that bacon is safe to eat when it reaches 145 degrees F (62.7 degrees C.)
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 tablespoons BBQ seasoning rub
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Wrap each ear of corn with two slices of bacon.
- Sprinkle one tablespoon of seasoning over each piece of corn.
- Wrap each ear with a 12x12 sheet of foil.
- Roast for 18-20 minutes, unwrap then roast an additional 5 minutes until bacon is crisp.
Nutrition
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Can this be made with frozen corn on the cob?
Yes, just thaw and dry well first.
It says to apply the BBQ rub after the bacon wrap. Wouldn’t it be easier to apply the rub before the bacon wrapping?
I just prefer to have the seasoning all over. Enjoy!
Another great recipe for the oven! Flavors balanced perfectly together and was a great side dish with dinner tonight!
So glad you enjoyed it Sara.
This is seriously the best way to make corn- my son went nuts over this!
Yay! Kid approved!!
Oh, wow!! I bet this is so tasty!! I am excited to give this a try, next time we BBQ!
Enjoy!
Such a fantastic idea!! I can’t wait to try this!
I hope you enjoy it!
Um this is amazing! New favorite way to eat corn!
Haha, love it!! Thanks for the 5 stars Rachael.
Can the bacon wrapped corn be done on the grill?
Sure 🙂
Hi Sabrina this looks delicious, do you think it could be done on the grill instead of the oven? It gets so hot inside these days that we try to cook outdoors as often as possible. Either way I want to try this ASAP and even though we haven’t tried it I’m going to rate it 5 star because I have no doubt it will taste even better than it looks.
Of course! Enjoy!