Sweet Buttered Corn
A delightful dish that combines corn on the cob with a creamy sauce of butter, brown sugar, and garlic, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves garlic, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 ears corn, husked and halved
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Combine 4 cups of water with halved garlic cloves, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in whole milk, cubed butter, and brown sugar, returning to a boil.
- Carefully add halved corn ears, ensuring they are submerged, and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped chives.
Notes
For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika. For a creamier texture, add more whole milk or heavy cream. You can use frozen corn instead of fresh, just reduce cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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