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    July 2, 2016 Last Modified: May 12, 2022 By Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com 5 Comments

    Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob

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    I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! 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!

    Best Way To Cook Corn On The Cob

    Have you ever heard of cooking your corn on the cob in milk, or milk and butter? It's certainly not the usual way that my corn was prepared when I was growing up!

    I'm grown now (obviously, right?!) with a family of my own, and we all simply love the super tender, super sweet corn that results from milk and butter boiled corn on the cob!!

    Halved sweet corn cobs shown in the water, milk, and butter mixture that they were boiled in on the stovetop.
    So soft and tender, this milk butter boiled corn on the cob is simply the best corn on the cob you'll ever have!

    One of the very best summer side dishes to serve with BBQ dinners!

    🥘 Ingredients

    • 4 ears Corn (husks and silk removed)
    • Water (enough to cover the ears of corn)
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
    • ½ cup Milk
    • 6 tablespoon Butter (divided, 2 portions - ¼ c and 2 Tbsp)
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Paprika (optional)
    • Salt & Pepper (to taste)

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*

    🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Fill a large stockpot with your fresh shucked corn on the cob, then add water so that it just covers the ears of corn.
    2. Add the heavy cream, milk, the first ¼ cup portion of butter, and sugar, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
    3. 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 stockpot after the contents are boiling, but I prefer to throw everything in at once.
    4. Remove cooked corn from the stockpot and liquid.
    5. Serve with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter that has been combined with paprika, if desired. Brush the melted butter and paprika onto the cooked corn on the cob with a basting brush.
    6. Serve immediately, or cover loosely with aluminum foil until ready to serve. Enjoy!
    close up photo of halved sweet corn cobs shown in the water, milk, and butter mixture that they were boiled in on the stovetop

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    ❓ FAQ

    Why Would I Boil Corn in Milk?

    Boiling your corn in milk brings out the sweetness of the corn that you are cooking, especially in sweet corn. This can also be enhanced even more when adding sugar to the water and milk liquid.

    How Do I Know When My Corn Is Done?

    Boiled corn is very hot, and when picked up with tongs it will dry out rapidly. The liquid should evaporate within only seconds from a nice, hot cooked piece of corn on the cob.

    When cooked at a boil, the corn should be done in just 5 minutes. When brought to a boil and then simmered, the 8 - 10 minute mark is when your corn should be done. I always remove my corn from the heat at the eight-minute mark ( even if it takes me a minute or two to get it on to plates ).

    Can I Leave Boiled Corn In Water (or milk and butter)?

    Corn can be left in the water, or a combination of water and milk, for up to 10 minutes once done. Leaving your cooked corn in the pan for anything more than 10 minutes results in overcooked corn. After that, your corn will start to lose both flavor and the desired texture of plump corn kernels.

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    Halved sweet corn cobs shown in the water, milk, and butter mixture that they were boiled in on the stovetop.
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    Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob

    I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! 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!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 213kcal
    Prep 10 minutes
    Cooking 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 ears corn (husks and silk removed)
    • water (enough to cover the ears of corn)
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup milk
    • 6 tablespoon butter (divided, 2 portions - ¼ c and 2 Tbsp)
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a large stock pot, fill with enough water to just cover the ears of corn. Add the heavy cream, milk, ¼ cup portion of the butter, and sugar then bring to a boil over medium high heat.
      4 ears corn, water, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup milk, 6 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup sugar
    • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until corn is tender. *The corn be added once a boil has been reached, if desired. Be careful of splattering water if choosing this method!
    • (Optional) Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter and combine with the paprika. Set aside to brush onto the cooked corn on the cob when serving.
      6 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon paprika
    • Remove from the stock pot and liquid. (Optional) 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.

    Equipment You May Need

    Large Stockpot
    Measuring Cups
    Silicone Kitchen Tongs

    Notes

    *I only made 4 ears of corn, but the recipe amounts will cook up to 8 ears of corn.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Cholesterol: 65mg (22%) | Sodium: 94mg (4%) | Potassium: 42mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 799IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 39mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Course Dinner Recipes, Side Dish
    Cuisine American

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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!

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    1. Natalie says

      January 12, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      I was around 6 - my grandma was boiling corn but with milk
      We we’re talking as if I was an adult
      Her childhood growing up in Puerto Rico

      (I thought corn with milk was weird because my mom doesn’t cook like that lmao) it was unusually good I liked it
      *would I have it again ? yes lol

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    2. Brenda says

      August 12, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      What is the green stuff in the pot of corn? What herb?

      Reply
      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        August 13, 2021 at 5:14 am

        That's just parsley, which tastes great with everything! It's not necessary and was simply for garnish and photo purposes.

        Reply
    3. amy@houseofnasheats.com says

      July 02, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      Your corn sounds wonderful and I happen to have some in the fridge. Might be trying this tomorrow! Thanks!

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      • Angela @ Bake It With Love says

        July 03, 2016 at 4:10 am

        It is wonderful 🙂 You'll love how tender it turns out (and it doesn't really need any additional butter when served)!

        Reply

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