Butter Garlic Corn (Sweet, Buttery & 10 Minutes)

Butter garlic corn is simple perfection. Sweet corn. Garlic butter. Salt. Pepper. Ten minutes. One pan. The side dish you’ll make on repeat.

Goes with chicken, steak, fish, or just a spoon.

Ingredients

Serves 4.

• 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or 2 cans drained)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Melt the Butter

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2: Sauté the Garlic

1. Add minced garlic. Cook 30-60 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn!).

Step 3: Cook the Corn

1. Add corn to the skillet. Stir to coat in garlic butter.
2. Cook 3-5 minutes until heated through. (Frozen corn may need 1-2 minutes extra.)

Step 4: Season & Serve

1. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired. Serve hot.

Summary

Prep Time: 2 minutes | Cook Time: 5-8 minutes | Total Time: 7-10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Difficulty: Stupid Easy

Storage Notes

Keeps in fridge for 4 days. Reheat in microwave or skillet. Freezes well for 3 months. Perfect for quick sides, meal prep, or adding to soups and salads.