Boiled Corn on the Cob

5 from 1 vote

This is the best way to make corn on the cob by boiling in a large pot of water and topping with garlic and herbed butter

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Mihaela

Get Recipe Ingredients

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
To prepare the corn, remove the husks and the silks from the corn and discard. I like to break the corn in half, it'll make it easier the combine with the flavorings later on.
Carefully place the corn into the boiling water. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the corn is submerged, or until the corn is tender.
Meanwhile, prepare the butter-herbed flavorings.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Chop a handful of parsley, basil and chives, and add them to the melted butter. Add in the minced garlic and stir to combine.
Once the corn is done cooking, remove it from heat and drain. Transfer to a large bowl or a rimmed serving platter. I've placed it on a skillet for serving, as it just looks nice.
Pour the herbed melted butter over and season to your taste with salt and pepper.

Buy fresh corn with the husk on for the best flavor.
Slicing or breaking the corn in half makes this garlic butter corn on the cob recipe easier to cook and serve.
If the corn is too hot to touch after cooking, let it cool for 5 or so minutes before adding the garlic butter and serving.
You can use any mixture of herbs to season your boiled corn on the cob.
For kids, you can slice the kernels off the cob after cooking to make this a bit easier to eat.