How do you prefer boiling corn on the cob? For me, it’s always this Milk Boiled Corn Recipe. It really does add a rich and delicious sweetness to your corn. It is considered by many to be the best way to prepare corn on the cob.

Corn on the cob seems to be one of the most popular veggies that everyone seems to love. It’s easy to get the kids to eat corn so it’s a favorite side to many family meals.

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How to Boil Corn at Home

Ingredients

2-6 Ears of Corn, depending on amount needed to serve
5 c Water
1 c Heavy Cream or Whole Milk
1 Stick of Butter
1/2 tsp Salt
Pinch of Black Pepper

Best Corn on the Cob Recipes

Prepare corn by shucking. Slice off each end piece of the corn. This gives you neat corn sections but is optional. I usually cut corn on the cob into halves or thirds. You can serve the whole ear of corn if preferred.

Add water, heavy cream or milk, butter and seasonings to a stock pot or dutch oven.

Add the corn on the cob pieces.

Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Classic Southern Milk Boiled Corn

Remove corn and serve.

Some people add sugar to the boiling liquid but I find that it is not necessary with fresh corn, which already has a sweetness to it anyways.

When I prepare corn this way, I have also found it is not necessary to butter the corn while eating it. All of the flavor you need is already there! Simply delicious.

Milk Boiled Corn Recipe

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Milk Boiled Corn

Milk boiled corn is a classic favorite. Although a bit indulgent, this will be the best boiled corn you ever eat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: Side Dish

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

2-6 Ears of Corn depending on amount needed to serve
5 c Water
1 c Heavy Cream or Whole Milk
1 Stick of Butter
1/2 tsp Salt
Pinch of Black Pepper

Instructions

Prepare corn by shucking.
Slice off each end piece of the corn. This gives you neat corn sections but is optional. I usually cut corn on the cob into halves or thirds. You can serve the whole ear of corn if preferred.
Add water, heavy cream or milk, butter and seasonings to a stock pot or dutch oven.
Add the corn on the cob pieces.
Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove corn and serve.

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