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Bacon Ranch Corn

Bacon Ranch Corn on the Cob is a flavorful and delicious side dish to add to your next meal on the grill.  Made in a foil packet with ranch flavored butter and topped with crispy bacon.

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Grilled Corn on the Cob is one of our go-to side dishes on the grill. It’s so simple to make in a foil packet and this recipe ramps up the flavor with butter with ranch and crispy bacon.

bacon topped corn on the cob

Ingredients for Bacon Ranch Corn:

sheet pan with ears of corn, ranch dressing mix, seasonings, butter

  • Corn on the Cob
  • Butter
  • Ranch Dressing Mix
  • Onion Powder
  • Kosher Salt 
  • Black Pepper
  • Cooked Bacon

How to Grill Bacon Ranch Corn:

6 ears of husked corn on the cob, on foil lined pan

  • Remove husks and silks from corn. 
  • Place corn on a large piece of foil, we like to use the heavy duty foil for grilling.

melted butter with ranch dressing mix in a skillet

  • Make the ranch butter by melting butter in a small skillet. Mix in dry ranch dressing mix, onion powder, salt and pepper.

corn on the cob with ranch butter in foil for grilling

  • Brush over corn, turning to coat all sides. 

foil packet with corn on the cob for grilling

  • Fold foil around corn to make a sealed packet.

foil packet of corn on a grill

  • Grill foil packet over indirect heat on about a 350° fire. 
  • Cook for 20- 25 minutes with the grill lid closed.

grilled corn on the cob in foil packet

  • Remove from grill and carefully open the foil.tray of corn on the cob with bacon crumbles
  • Place on a serving tray and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. 
  • Serve immediately.

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover corn in a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Reheat wrapped in foil in a 350° oven for about 15 minutes or in an air fryer for about 3- 4 minutes. Serve with additional butter after reheating.

More Side Dishes to Grill:

Chile Butter Corn on the Cob is made in a foil packet with a flavorful green chile, garlic and onion butter. 

Grilled Zucchini is so quick and easy to make alongside your main dishes on the grill. Low- carb and delicious!

Grilled Mexican Street Corn is inspired by Mexican Elotes. Grilled corn on the cob served with a delicious creamy sauce and plenty of cotija cheese.

Smoked Mac and Cheese takes homemade mac and cheese to a new level of deliciousness with crispy bacon and smoky flavors.

Peach BBQ Baked Beans are the most flavorful and delicious baked beans that you’ve ever tried with lots of crispy bacon!

tray of bacon ranch corn on the cob

For a quick and easy side dish that is guaranteed to please the crowd, give this Bacon Ranch Corn on the cob a try. The foil packet method is so simple to grill with easy cleanup!

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Corn on the cob with bacon crumbles
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Bacon Ranch Corn

Bacon Ranch Corn on the Cob is a flavorful and delicious side dish to add to your next meal on the grill.  Made in a foil packet with ranch flavored butter and topped with crispy bacon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn on the cob, foil packet corn, grilled corn
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 6 ears of corn husks and silks removed
  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  • Place corn on a large piece of heavy duty foil.
  • Melt butter in a small skillet and add ranch dressing, onion powder, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Brush butter over corn on all sides.
  • Seal the foil around the corn to form a sealed packet.
  • Cook corn over indirect fire with the grill lid shut with a temperature of about 350° for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Remove packet from grill and open carefully, it may steam.
  • Place corn on a serving tray and top with crispy bacon crumbles.

Notes

Store leftover corn in a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a foil packet in a 350* oven for about 15 minutes, or in a 350° air fryer for about 3- 4 minutes. Serve with additional butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 930mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g

 

 

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  1. Now, this is some delicious corn on the cob! I have been making it wrong all these years! This will be on the grill all summer!