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Boiled Corn on the Cob

Sweet, creamy, and full of summer flavor, this boiled corn on the cob is made extra delicious with butter, milk, honey (or sugar), and salt. Perfect for fresh corn straight from the farm!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boiled Corn on the Cob
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6

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Ingredients:

  • 6 ears of corn, shucked
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Instructions:

  1. Clean the corn: Remove any remaining silk strands from the corn and set aside.
  2. Boil the water: In a large stockpot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ingredients: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk, butter, honey (or sugar), and salt. Stir until the butter melts and everything is well combined.
  4. Cook the corn: Carefully add the corn to the pot. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the corn is tender.
  5. Serve: Remove the corn with tongs and serve immediately while hot and buttery.
Tips for Leftovers:
  • To store leftovers, cut the corn off the cob using a sharp knife. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For long-term storage, follow a freezing guide to freeze the corn either on or off the cob.

 

Nutrition 

Calories: 159 | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 2387mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 300 IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
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