This recipe for How to cook frozen corn shows you how to take a simple frozen vegetable and make it taste delicious. This dish is so easy to make and your family will love it.
If you love corn dishes, you should try this Air Fryer Corn on the Cob or this Avocado Corn Salad.
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I love the taste of corn and this recipe is the best way to show how to cook frozen corn in a flavorful way. My whole family loves this side dish and it’s so easy.
- TASTE GOOD: This corn is sweet, buttery, and coated in garlic spice. There is just the right amount of salt.
- TEXTURE: We cook the frozen corn until the kernels are hot, tender and juicy.
- TIME: This dish only takes 10 minutes.
- EASE: With only 3 ingredients, this recipe is so easy. You can easily make this side dish on the busiest night of the week.
what you will need
Notes on ingredients
- frozen corn Any brand is fine, but I prefer organic corn.
- Butter- Unsalted is best as we add garlic salt to this dish to taste.
- garlic salt This adds some saltiness and a deliciously hot garlic flavor.
Add-Ins and Substitutions
- Replace the spice I used Lawry’s brand, but you can substitute just a little salt, garlic powder, and a sprinkling of dried parsley.
- make it vegan- If you can’t have dairy, substitute plant-based butter for this frozen corn dish.
- Use other spices- You can prepare this with other spices of your choice, such as: B. garlic powder, Italian spices, black pepper, paprika powder, chilli powder or curry powder.
- add parmesan cheese- Melt some nutty, cheesy parmesan into the frozen corn for a creamier and flavorful side.
How to cook frozen corn
- Add the corn and butter. Place the frozen corn in a saucepan on the stove with the butter.
- Heat and season. Turn the heat to medium-high and stir until the butter begins to melt. Add the garlic salt and stir frequently for another two minutes. Serve warm.
Pro tip: To speed up the cooking process, rinse your frozen corn kernels in a colander with cold water to melt all the ice before adding them to the pot.
recipe tips
- Rinse the frozen corn Place the corn in a colander to rinse and melt any ice. This speeds up the cooking process.
- Add the spices after the butter- Melt the butter and coat the corn before adding the spices so it has something to cling to.
- stir frequently- You don’t want to burn the corn to the bottom of the pan, so stir it frequently while it cooks.
- Use a good garlic salt I recommend Lawry’s brand of garlic salt because the flavor is just so damn good.
frequently asked Questions
No, you can cook frozen corn straight out of the freezer. If you want to speed up the cooking process, you can rinse the frozen corn in a colander to melt any ice on it.
To keep your frozen corn from getting mushy, only cook it over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes. That’s enough time to melt the butter and heat the corn without overcooking and turning it mushy.
serving suggestions
This recipe for cooking frozen corn is such a versatile side dish. It goes very well with meat, seafood, sandwiches or other side dishes.
- Meat: Serve this corn as an accompaniment to a ribeye steak, baked breaded chicken chops, air fryer pork chops (VIDEO), or garlic butter steak bites.
- seafood: Enjoy this corn with pesto salmon, pan-fried cod with sautéed veggies, beer-battered cod, or air fryer shrimp.
- Pages: Pair it with air fryer Brussels sprouts, super creamy mashed potatoes, bacon wrapped asparagus or crispy air fryer broccoli.
- Sandwiches: Serve this alongside your favorite sandwiches, like this brisket sandwich, chipotle burger with avocado sauce, turkey croissant sandwich, or caprese sandwich.
Make this recipe ahead of time
Go on: This is a quick recipe that takes minutes to make, making it easy to prep right before serving. If you make it ahead of time, just keep it in the fridge until ready to reheat.
storage: Store this corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Heat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm through.
Freeze: It is not advisable to refreeze frozen corn as the second freeze will cause the corn to break down and thaw mushy.
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How to cook frozen corn
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Servings: 4
Calories: 212kcal
instructions
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Place the frozen corn in a saucepan along with the butter. Top: To speed up the cooking process, you can rinse your frozen corn in a colander with cold water to melt all the ice before adding it to the pot.
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Turn the heat to medium-high and stir until the butter begins to melt. Add the garlic salt and stir frequently for another two minutes. Serve warm. Tip: I recommend Lawry’s brand of garlic salt because the flavor is just so damn good. But you can always substitute a little salt, garlic powder, and a sprinkling of dried parsley.
Remarks
- Rinse the frozen corn Place the corn in a colander to rinse and melt any ice. This speeds up the cooking process.
- Add the spices after the butter- Melt the butter and coat the corn before adding the spices so it has something to cling to.
- stir frequently- You don’t want to burn the corn to the bottom of the pan, so stir it frequently while it cooks.
- Use a good garlic salt I recommend Lawry’s brand of garlic salt because the flavor is just so damn good.
Nourishment
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 27G | Protein: 4G | Fat: 12G | Saturated Fatty Acids: 7G | Polyunsaturated fat: 1G | Monounsaturated fatty acids: 3G | Trans fats: 0.5G | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1258mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 3G | Sugar: 0.01G | Vitamin A: 354ie | Vitamin C: 8thmg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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