Corn on the Cob with Basil Garlic Butter

My awesome and generous neighbor, Jack, gave me some freshly picked corn on the cob from his garden, and I couldn’t wait to eat it! I had a ton of fresh basil that needed to be used up, so I made this corn on the cob with basil garlic butter recipe. I boiled the fresh corn for just a few minutes, then smeared it with the basil garlic butter– it was wonderful! This delicious corn paired nicely with a roasted chicken, roasted carrots, and focaccia bread.  Thanks for the tasty corn, Jack!!!

Corn on the Cob with Basil Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 small clove of garlic, finely minced
• 4 ears of corn, husks removed
• 1 tbsp white sugar

How to Make Corn on the Cob with Basil Garlic Butter

Combine the butter, basil, and garlic and mix thoroughly. Set aside.

Remove the husk and silk from each ear of corn, then rinse with water.

Heat a large pot of well-salted water over high heat, and add a tablespoon of white sugar to the water.

Once the water is boiling, add the corn on the cob.

Cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove from the water.  Side Note: Some people boil their corn for a long time, but I find it to be mushy and unappetizing. Corn only needs to be boiled for a few minutes–it turns out crisp, juicy, and delicious!

Slather the corn with the basil garlic butter, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Corn on the Cob with Basil Garlic Butter

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Large pot

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter softened
• 1 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
• 1 small clove of garlic finely minced
• 4 ears of corn husks removed
• 1 tbsp white sugar

Instructions

• Combine the butter, basil, and garlic and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
• Remove the husk and silk from each ear of corn, then rinse with water.
• Heat a large pot of well-salted water over high heat, and add a tablespoon of white sugar to the water.
• Once the water is boiling, add the corn on the cob.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove from the water.  Side Note: Some people boil their corn for a long time, but I find it to be mushy and unappetizing. Corn only needs to be boiled for a few minutes–it turns out crisp, juicy, and delicious!
• Slather the corn with the basil garlic butter, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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