Classic Buttered Corn on the Cob
A simple recipe for preparing sweet corn on the cob coated in melted butter and salt.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Total Time: 11 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, husks removed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Gently place the corn ears into the boiling water.
- Cook the corn for 4 to 6 minutes until the kernels are tender.
- Carefully remove the corn from the water using tongs.
- Place 1 tablespoon of butter on each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the buttered corn.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For grilled corn, brush the cooked corn lightly with oil before grilling over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- To use frozen corn, boil for 3 minutes or microwave according to package directions before buttering.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the melted butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30
