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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Amazing! No need for salt, pepper or added butter afterward. My husband the sceptic loved it!
Sorry to say my mother taught me this exact recipe God rest her soul I have known how to do this since I was a little boy now im an.old man and people want to know how I cook my corn to taste so great!! I’m soo glad to share as well!!
Yes! Made it and it was great. Very easy and quick. Any suggestions on using the milk broth?
Hi Robert. I’ve got no proof, but…
I just made corn on the cob this way, and I’m planning to use the milk/butter broth to soften up some two day old Mac and cheese when my woman gets home in an hour or so. She’s been away for several days.
I’m pretty confident that the corn is going to be awesome, because pretty much every comment says it is.
Aaand… I don’t see how adding milk and butter, and a little Boursin cheese, to two day old Mac and cheese could be a bad thing.
I’ll let you know how it turns out.
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I love corn, but I always buttered it. Now I will try without oil, as in your recipe, thank you Gentley
So delicious, never tried it like this before
It is really delicious. I am surprised how the corn was well done. Didn’t need more cooking
I have a question. I’m only making this for my husband and daughter. Would I half the amount of butter and milk for half the amount of corn? Looking forward to trying this!!