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Easy Boiled Corn on the Cob (Milk and Butter Method)

Easy Boiled Corn on the Cob: The Best Milk and Butter Method

This Easy Boiled Corn on the Cob recipe uses a Milk and Butter method for a delicious taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 ears
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic halved
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 6 ears corn husks removed and halved
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Combine 4 cups water, garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 ½ teaspoons pepper in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in milk, butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; working carefully, add corn, reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 6-10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1earCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Corn on the Cob, Easy Boiled Corn on the Cob, easy recipe, Milk and Butter Method, Summer Recipe, vegetable side
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