20 Buttered Corn on the Cob Recipes

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One of the best side dishes of the summer is buttered corn on the cob. Toss the husks on a barbecue or in an instant pot for deliciously seasoned corn for all of your main dishes.

A collection of buttered corn on the cob recipes

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Buttered corn on the cob is a classic side. Scroll the recipes to find new methods of cooking or other seasonings to add an extra element to your corn!


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Expert Tips for Making Corn on the Cob

An instant pot can be an essential item to make corn on the cob and other corn side dishes!

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  • Fresh or frozen corn? Fresh corn is always better, but frozen is an easy alternative!
  • Should I boil the corn in milk? Boiling the corn in milk brings out the sweetness of the corn so if that’s what you’re looking for then this would be a good option!
  • What is cooler corn? Pouring boiling water in a cooler and keeping it there for 30 minutes is a different method and takes away the hassle of using a grill!
  • What spices go well with corn? Cheese, herbs and spices go best with corn. This can include cilantro, oregano, paprika, feta and parmesan cheese!

Sweet Corn Recipes

Sweet corn can pair perfectly with a savory meat or even be the star on its own. It doesn’t have to stay on the cob either, corn is so versatile it can be made into soups, salads, appetizers or the main event.

Tasty sweet cream corn
Creamy Sweet Corn
The simple side dish tastes rich and takes just minutes to simmer together.
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Roasted Sweet Corn Chowder
This Roasted Sweet Corn Chowder is a flavorful soup that’s bursting with sweet corn flavor.
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Sumner Sweet Corn Saute
It is a mouthwatering, 5 ingredient side dish recipe that pairs perfectly with any summer dinner!
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Honey sweet corn dish
Honey Butter Skillet Corn
It is an easy 15 minute side dish recipe with frozen corn, honey, butter, and cream cheese! So creamy, sweet, and delicious.
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Flavored sweet corn
Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn
Spicy and buttery, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for a summer barbecue.
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Crockpot Corn on the Cob

Crockpot corn on the cob is so easy to do and comes out delicious!

Crockpot Corn on the Cob
It takes the fresh deliciousness of corn on the cob and makes preparation basically effortless! With only a few minutes of prep, you will have a fantastic fresh side that your friends and family will love!
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Coconut corn in the crockpot
Crockpot Corn with Coconut Oil
A unique crockpot recipe for corn that you can’t stop eating! Perfect for a smooth and soft corn on the cob.
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Savory crockpot cooked corn
Garlic-Butter Crockpot Corn
This slow cooker corn on the cob will become your favorite, and the ONLY way you cook with corn once you try it!
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Crockpot Corn with Coconut Milk
The sugars in the coconut milk enhance the sweetness of the corn and really bring out its flavor.
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Simply flavored crockpot corn
Honey Butter Crockpot Corn
This Honey Butter Crock Pot Corn is easy to make and absolutely delicious! The sweet and savory flavors combine to give you an amazing side dish!
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Smoked Corn on the Cob

Smoked corn gives it a delicious flavor and can be covered in toppings.

Yummy smoked corn on the grill
Smoked Sweet Corn
This is the EASIEST and TASTIEST Smoked Corn on the Cob recipe that you will find! Simple method and a short cook time, you will love the smoky flavor!
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Buttery Smoked Corn
This recipe is easy to make, and smoking adds so much flavor it turns a simple side dish into something simply delectable.
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Mesquite Flavored Corn
Smoking corn gives it a unique flavor and then it’s finished with a smoky lime butter right before serving! Try it for your next BBQ!
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Bacon Ranch Corn
Bacon Ranch Corn on the Cob is a flavorful and delicious side dish to add to your next meal on the grill.  Made in a foil packet with ranch flavored butter and topped with crispy bacon.
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Smoked Paprika and Lime Butter Corn
Enjoy corn on the cob with a smoked paprika and lime butter for a simple yet delicious summer side. 
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Corn on the Cob Seasoning

Add an extra component to your corn dishes with these seasonings!

Corn on the cob bathed in asian seasoning.
Asian Corn on the Cob
This corn on the cob recipe takes corn in a whole new direction, a sweet but savory one. The asian flavors with just a hint of heat elevate the corn, especially when done on the grill.
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Garlic Parmesan Corn on the Cob stacked up.
Grilled Garlic Parmesan Corn on the Cob
This Grilled Corn on the Cob with Parmesan Garlic Butter recipe is the best way to make corn.  In the Summer when corn is plentiful and sweet you can use this recipe to amaze and entice your family and friends.
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Chili Lime Grilled Corn stacked.
Chili Lime Grilled Corn
This Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Compound Butter is a Tex-Mex twist on a summer classic.  Summer and Sweet Corn are a marriage made in heaven. But plain sweet corn can get a little predictable. So I took some inspiration from one of my favorite Iron Chefs, Bobby Flay, and created a Chili Lime Grilled Corn recipe that is salty, sweet, spicy and creamy. Yum!
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Delicious Mexican street corn on the cob
Elote Style Corn
Mexican corn on the cob is char-grilled and spiced to your liking. It is the perfect side dish to any Mexican meal!
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Feta coated corn on the cob
Spicy Mayo Corn on the Cob
This corn is covered in spicy mayo and rolled in feta cheese which packs a similar flavorful punch and looks cool, too.
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