I love corn on the cob, whether it’s grilled, smoked, or otherwise, but this Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob is the best hands down! It’s just as easy as boiling or steaming corn on the cob, but this version is so superbly sweet and soft that you will make it your new ‘go-to’ method of cooking your corn!
So soft and tender, this Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob could be the best corn on the cob you’ll ever have!
To Make Your Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob…
In a large stock pot, fill with enough water to just cover the ears of corn. Add the heavy cream, milk, 1/4 c portion of the butter, and sugar then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until corn is tender. (You can wait and gently place the ears of corn in the stock pot after the contents are boiling, but I prefer to throw everything in at once.)
Remove from the stock pot and liquid, serve with the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter (melted) and combined with paprika, if desired. Brush the melted butter and paprika onto the cooked corn on the cob with a basting brush. Serve immediately, or cover with aluminum foil until ready to serve. Enjoy!
*I only made 4 ears of corn, but these amounts will cook up to 8 ears of corn.
Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn (husks and silk removed)
- water (enough to cover the ears of corn)
- 1 c heavy cream
- 1/2 c milk
- 6 Tbsp butter (divided, 2 portions - 1/4 c and 2 Tbsps)
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, fill with enough water to just cover the ears of corn. Add the heavy cream, milk, 1/4 c portion of the butter, and sugar then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until corn is tender.
- Remove from the stock pot and liquid, serve with the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter (melted) and combined with paprika, if desired. Brush the melted butter and paprika onto the cooked corn on the cob with a basting brush. Serve immediately, or cover with aluminum foil until ready to serve.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
Your corn sounds wonderful and I happen to have some in the fridge. Might be trying this tomorrow! Thanks!
It is wonderful 🙂 You’ll love how tender it turns out (and it doesn’t really need any additional butter when served)!