Side dishe for 4
Boiled Corn on the Cob
$2.86for 411 minServes 4
Fresh corn boils briefly until tender, then gets finished with butter, salt, and pepper.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Corn on the cob, 4$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.86 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 11 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.72 per serving$2.86 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 4 tbsp salted butter (optional)
- sea salt (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Add the corn and boil for 6 minutes, until the kernels are tender.
- Drain the corn and spread it with butter.
- Season the corn with salt and pepper if using, then serve hot.
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