Side dishe for 4
Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter
$5.53for 410 minServes 4
Fresh corn simmers in salted milk and water, then gets brushed with warm garlic butter and parsley.
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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 |
 | Milk, 34 oz$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.53 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 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.
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.38 per serving$5.53 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 4 cups milk of choice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter/spread of choice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 pinch salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter with the minced garlic in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Combine the milk, water, and salt in a large pot, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the corn and simmer it uncovered for 5 minutes, turning the ears once.
- Stir the parsley into the garlic butter.
- Drain the corn and brush it with the garlic butter before serving.
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