Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob

Whenever you think you’ve seen everything, something pops up to surprise you! Isn’t that fun!  But I never expected to discover tasty Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob on a trip to the American Cheese Society conference. 

Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob

The ACS conference was held in Des Moines this year, and was (or course) full of amazing cheeses.  Topped off with great charcuterie and other specialty food products, it was a foodie delight! 

American Cheese Society Conference

But who would have anticipated all of the herb buttered corn on the cob we were served? I think I had it four times!

In retrospect, however, the side dish makes perfect sense. According to the Iowa Corn website, Iowa is the nation’s top corn producer (though only 1% of this is sweet corn). In fact, they say, “in an average year, Iowa produces more corn than most COUNTRIES!” 

Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob served

Now I’ve been eating sweet corn since… well I won’t even say how long. My childhood memories are peppered with images of being tugged along to roadside stands while my mother nudges down the husks for the best ears.  Yes, sweet corn has always been a favorite–even with plain butter. But how could I have missed this!

Cut herbs for Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob

Mix Butter

When I returned, I was determined to try my own herb buttered corn on the cob. I found many recipes online including one that involved covering the shucked ears with herb butter, sealing with aluminum foil and roasting.  Someday I really do intend to try that, but for now I’ve just gone with simple.  Still delicious! 

Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob from above

Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob

2016-08-25 15:40:19

Serves 4

Fresh sweet corn is always a delight--and even better as Herb Buttered Corn on the Cob. Super easy and a fun twist on a classic!

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

10 min

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

10 min

140 calories

19 g

15 g

7 g

3 g

4 g

111 g

311 g

6 g

0 g

3 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

111g

Servings

4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

Calories from Fat 62

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g

11%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 15mg

5%

Sodium 311mg

13%

Total Carbohydrates 19g

6%

Dietary Fiber 2g

9%

Sugars 6g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

9%

Vitamin C

15%

Calcium

1%

Iron

4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 4 ears of corn
2. 2 Tablespoons of butter, softened
3. 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs of your choice (I used chives & cilantro)
4. ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Chop the herbs finely (they will adhere to the corn better that way).
2. Combine minced herbs, salt and butter.
3. Cook corn according to your preferred method (see note).
4. Serve corn hot with herb butter on the side.

Notes

1. Roasting, boiling or microwaving all produce great corn. Even though I rarely microwave, I use this for corn. I peeled, then covered my corn with wax paper, then microwaved for about 4 minutes. Many people do not shuck the corn before microwaving. Since I eat organic, I like to make sure I am not microwaving any little critters with the corn & peel it first.

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calories

140

fat

7g

protein

3g

carbs

19g

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