Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob Recipe
This easy butter and milk boiled corn on the cob recipe is an easy way to infuse corn with flavor while keeping it juicy and tender. If you love fresh and sweet summer corn, this is truly the best way to prepare and serve it.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4-8 ears sweet corn
- 4 cups water
- 1 garlic bulb , cut in half
- 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- softened butter , for serving
- freshly grated parmesan , for serving
- chopped herbs , for serving
Instructions
- Shuck and clean the corn. Remove the husk and any silky threads from the corn and rinse them well. Slice each ear of corn in half.
- Make the butter bath. Add the water, garlic, butter, thyme, kosher salt, and sugar to a 4 quart pot or dutch oven and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the milk, stir well, and add the corn. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning every few minutes to keep the corn submerged. If you're doing 8 full ears, you will need to cook the corn in two batches.
- Finish the corn. Remove the corn from the bath and transfer to a serving plate. Spread the corn with softened butter and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
To store: If you've got some extra ears of boiled corn on the cob leftover, store 'em! Let the corn cool to room temperature and then store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To reheat corn on the cob: Preheat an oven to 375 F. Spread a little softened butter on the ears of corn, then wrap each ear of corn tightly with foil. Place the foil-wrapped corn on a baking sheet and into the oven for 5-7 minutes, until the corn is heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 901mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 0.1mg
