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kitchen tongs holding boiled corn over pot of boiling water with butter
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How to Boil Corn on the Cob in Butter

Learn How to Boil Corn on the Cob in Butter with this easy corn recipe. One of the best ways to cook fresh sweet corn for an easy side dish the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Dee
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob husks removed
  • 1 stick butter

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat
  • Use kitchen tongs to add stick of butter and ears of corn to the water
  • When water comes to boil again, cook until corn is bright yellow and kernels are easily pierced with a sharp knife

Notes

Cooking time may vary with how tender you like your corn.
Cook for 3-5 minutes for tender crisp corn
Cook for 5-7 minutes for tender corn
Cook for 8-10 minutes for softer corn

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.5mg