Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob
This Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob is a fun summer side dish! Includes optional jalapenos for a bit of spicy flavor.
Both my husband and I go to the same hair stylist. A few weeks ago, we went within one day of each other. Turns out, we both read the same People magazine while we were waiting in the lobby at the salon. So when my husband came home and said “Hey Michelle, while I was getting my haircut I saw this recipe idea and I …” I got incredibly excited, interrupted him and yelled “BACON WRAPPED CORN!” And then I think we high-fived or something. It’s all a little fuzzy. Needless to say, we were sold on the idea and we planned to make it that evening. It did NOT disappoint. We’ve proceeded to make it three times in the past two weeks.
This recipe could not be easier and tastes so incredibly delicious. The bacon adds a richness to the corn, but it isn’t overwhelming or greasy! The jalapeno and herbs lightly flavor the corn,, again it’s a very mild flavor. And the bacon. Oh my GOD, the bacon! Crunchy grilled bacon is truly a treat!
This is a recipe you can certainly get creative with once you get the hang of it. I prefer cilantro, while my husband prefers basil. I like just a few jalapenos, where he likes to load it up! We both add whatever spices suit us as the time.
Ready for a delicious and easy grilled treat? Let’s do it!
First lay out four pieces of bacon for each piece of corn. The bacon should just slightly overlap. Use the corn to roll out the bacon, almost like you’re rolling out dough. Take several passes over the bacon until it’s well flattened. This will help the bacon to cook evenly and adhere to the corn. Then, add jalapenos and spices, and roll up.
Grill the corn over high heat for about 15 minutes. Every few minutes, rotate the corn 45 degrees so that the bacon cooks evenly on all sides.
Enjoy!
If you love this Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob, I think you’ll also enjoy:
- Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Grilled Corn On the Cob in Foil
- Sweet Corn Spoon Bread
- Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Green Chiles
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
- Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
- Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
- Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn shucked
- 16 pieces of bacon
- 2 jalapenos sliced
- fresh cilantro or basil to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay four pieces of bacon out side by side. Use the corn like a rolling pin to flatten out the bacon, which will help it cook evenly.
- Lay jalapeno slices on bacon, about a half of a jalapenos worth per ear of corn.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper, and either cilantro or basil to taste.
- Roll the bacon around the corn and press the ends to help the bacon stay put.
- Repeat for the remaining ears of corn.
- Grill over high heat for 10-15 minutes, until bacon is crispy. Rotate every few minutes.
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My goodness! This the tastiest looking corn I have seen in a while. What a great way to dress up corn on the cob!
Thank you Thao!
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What a fun way to make corn! We are so going to try this one!
I’m in love with this recipe! Everything I would put in a delicious summer salad, but in cobb form!
Thanks so much Cathy!
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I have a 15 yr old son who would flip for these!
Oh my gosh. I absolutely love this idea. We love bacon and jalapeno together but the addition of corn is brilliant.
It’s so good! My husband just bites right into the corn, bacon and all. I peel off the bacon and jalapeno layer, eat the corn, then nibble on the grilled bacon. So yummy!
These look amazing – what a great idea!!
Thanks so much Deb!
Did you say 4 pieces of bacon per corn cob? Oh yeah! I need to make this happen!
Yes, yes I did! 🙂
Ok seriously?! This is the best idea EVER! I’m in heaven. Pinned!
Thank you Justine!
Gosh – my husband and I go to the same stylist, too, and we have yet to find a fab recipe idea like this 😉 Y-U-M!!!
We got lucky, Patricia! 🙂
WOW….love this idea. I have fresh corn in the fridge and bacon is calling its name.
Do it!
Michelle,
After a 2 summer period where both kids were in braces and I furtively ate a cob in the kitchen before cutting the kernels off the others for everyone to enjoy, I’m delighted to say that the entire family can now eat corn on the cob together. This looks like a great way to enjoy!
Congrats on the end of braces Kirsten! I understand when that happens it feels like a pay raise!
This is the best idea ever! I can see this corn being a HUGE hit at any party!
Thank you Beth! Yes, we’ve made it for one small bbq and it was a huge success! Something different, but not hard to put together!