Description
This butter bath corn is simmered in a creamy mixture of butter, milk, garlic, and herbs for ultimate flavor. Each bite is juicy, tender, and rich with savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob, husked and cleaned
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 2 cups Water
- 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and smashed
- 4 Fresh Thyme Sprigs
- 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set a large pot on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Add butter, milk, water, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir as butter melts.
- Reduce heat to low once the mixture is hot and steamy.
- Add the corn, ensuring it’s mostly submerged. Rotate if needed.
- Simmer on low for 20–25 minutes. Do not boil.
- Remove corn with tongs, letting excess liquid drip off.
- Brush with extra butter and sprinkle herbs if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not boil the mixture to avoid curdling the milk.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: butter bath corn, summer side dish, corn on the cob, herbed corn, creamy corn recipe