Side dishe for 4
Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter
Fresh corn simmers in salted milk and water, then gets brushed with warm garlic butter and parsley.
Typical price
$5.53for 4 servings
$1.38 per serving$5.53 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.53 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
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.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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