Last year when I posted about how much I like roasting corn, I had several people tell me that the most delicious way to cook corn is to boil it with a cup of milk and a stick butter. I finally got around to trying it and I agree – this is the most delicious way to cook corn.
If you haven’t tried cooking corn this way, you must.
The corn cooks up so flavorful, fresh tasting and rich. You’ll be so obsessed with it you won’t even care what else is being served.
No need to slather butter all over the corn. This corn already has a buttery taste.
Just a little salt and pepper and this corn on the cob is ready to go.
And actually, if you use a stick of salted butter, you might find you don’t even need to add any salt.
Some people add sugar too, but I find the corn available around here during the summer is already sweet enough.
If you suspect your corn is a little lacking in flavor, you might want to add some sugar to perk it up.
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Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 6-8 ears of corn,, husks and silks removed and cut in half (if desired)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick Challenge butter
Instructions
- Fill a large pot about halfway with water.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add milk and butter. Add corn and reduce heat.
- Simmer corn for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove corn from cooking liquid and its ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love this idea of adding milk and butter when boiling corn on the cob. It really makes sense how it would add richness and depth of flavor. I’ve usually just gone with salt and a bit of pepper, but now I’m curious to give this version a try the next time I cook corn. Funny enough, the thought of trying small tweaks that make a big difference reminds me of when I stumbled onto a simple one-tap basketball game online. Just like with your recipe, something so basic turned out to be way more enjoyable than I expected.
Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
I cooked the corn on the cob a couple of weeks ago. It was the most delicious corn on the cob I have ever had, very tender and sweet. Didn’t need to add anything.. I have just cooked it for my Aunt and sister, they said it was Devine. I will never cook it a different way.
Absolutely mouthwatering recipe! I tried the butter and milk boiling method and it took the corn to a whole new level — rich, flavorful, and no extra seasoning needed. Perfect for summer cookouts! 🍽️
Could this be done in a crockpot without over cooking ?
Yes. Use the recipe to help you -https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/crock-pot-corn-cob/
Can the cooking liquid be frozen for later use?
It was absolutely the best Corn Thanks
I save the milk/butter mixture, along with expended cobs for other recipes.
What do you do with the cooking liquid?
very good can you save the water/milk/butter in fridge for next time?
Yes. Or you can make chowder with it.
How would it be used for chowder?