The Best Corn on the Cob
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
The best corn on the cob is crisp-tender and sweet with no sugar added! Learn how to make steamed corn on the cob, and it'll become your favorite method!
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
corn on the cob, easy, steamed corn
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 77 kcal
Ingredients
- 4-6 ears of corn (shucked & rinsed clean)
- hot water- you will need the water two inches high in a steam pot
- butter to serve
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
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Let the water come to a boil in a covered pot while you clean the corn. Set your cleaned ears of corn in a steam basket that fits in the pot. When the water boils, place the steam basket into the pot (the water should not be touching the bottom of the basket.)
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Cover and cook for ten minutes, then turn off the heat and let the corn sit, covered, for 10-15 minutes more.
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Serve with butter, salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Corn on the Cob
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 243mg7%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Vitamin C 6.1mg7%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.