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Best Way To Cook Corn On The Cob

Nothing says summer like my best way to cook corn on the cob, which gives you bright yellow, yummy sweet mouth-popping kernels infused with butter flavor.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword corn on the cob recipes, corn side dishes, easy side dishes, fresh corn recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 6 - 8 servings
Calories 127kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • water enough to cover corn
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
  • 1/4--1/2 cup sugar
  • 6-8 ears fresh corn, shucked and trimmed
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large pan, over high heat, bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add milk, butter, and sugar (if using). Adjust heat until the mixture is at a gentle simmer.
    Step 2 how to make how to boil corn on the cob, Add the milk, butter, and sugar to the boiling water.
  • Add corn and simmer for 6-8 minutes. Using tongs, remove corn to a serving platter and enjoy.
    Step 3 how to make how to cook corn on the cob on the stove, Add the corn and simmer.

Notes

  1. Sugar: Adding sugar is optional. If you think your corn is perfectly in season and will be sweet already, then you can omit the sugar. The sugar will bring out the sweetness of the corn.
  2. Butter + Salt: If you use salted butter, additional salt is not necessary.  Please salt to taste.
  3. Elote Style: for Mexican corn, slather the cooked corn with mayonnaise or crema, top with cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. The purist - just as the recipe instructs. A little fancy – top with additional butter and chopped parsley

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 102mg