5.0 from 81 votes
Easy Boiled Corn on the Cob
Boiled corn on the cob is a great time-saver in the kitchen and it always comes out just right!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons butter or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
- Remove husks and silk from corn. Break cobs in half if desired.
- Once water is boiling, add corn and boil for 4-5 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover.
- Leave the corn in the hot water for 5 minutes longer or up to 30 minutes. Drain well.
- Place corn back into the warm pot, add butter, salt & pepper and toss to coat.
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Notes
- If you'd like to prepare the corn ahead, you can let it boil for 1-2 minutes and then cover and let it sit in the hot water for 30-45 minutes.
- The method of letting the corn sit in the water (instead of boiling) keeps it juicy without overcooking the kernels.
- Cut the cobs in half to fit into a smaller pot or feed smaller appetites! Run a knife around the cob where you'd like to break it in half and grasp each end.
Nutrition Information
Calories
128
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6.1mg
(7%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.