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Corn cobs in a pot with milk, butter and water.
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Milk Boiled Corn On The Cob

Milk boiled corn on the cob is sweet and tender simmered in milk and butter is the perfect side dish to those summer cookouts and barbecues. Fresh corn just screams summer in just one bite.
Course Sides
Cuisine Southern
Keyword corn on the cob
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 344kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6-8 ears corn yellow or white
  • Fresh chives optional

Instructions

  • Shuck corn and remove the silks.
  • Combine water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add in milk, butter, and sugar, and bring back to a simmer.
  • Add in the corn and simmer 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve with additional butter if desired and finely chopped chives.

Notes

Either white or yellow corn.
Cut the cobs in half for smaller appetites or little hands.
Don't overcook the corn or else it will make the corn tough.
If your summer corn is already sweet you can leave the added sugar out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 514mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g