Description
Juicy, sweet, and incredibly easy—boiled corn on the cob is a timeless side dish that brings summer to your table any time of year. With just a few ingredients and a simple technique, you’ll get perfectly tender ears bursting with flavor. Whether served plain with butter or dressed up with spices and herbs, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. It’s quick, satisfying, and endlessly customizable—ideal for everything from weeknight dinners to backyard cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked and silk removed
- Water (enough to cover corn in pot)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- Butter, for serving
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: herbs, lime juice, Parmesan, chili powder
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- If using, add sugar to enhance sweetness.
- Carefully add husked corn to boiling water using tongs.
- Cover the pot and bring it back to a boil.
- Boil for 7–10 minutes, depending on desired tenderness.
- Remove corn with tongs and drain briefly.
- Brush with butter immediately and season with salt and any toppings you prefer.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Add a clove of garlic or sprigs of thyme to the boiling water for extra aroma.
- Avoid adding salt to boiling water to prevent tough kernels.
- For a flavor twist, try garlic butter, chili lime seasoning, or fresh chopped herbs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg