DinnerCountButtered Sweet Corn
This corn goes straight from the freezer to the pan. Frozen corn steams in a covered saucepan with a splash of water until no icy pieces remain. Then you drain the water and stir in butter, a pinch of sugar, and salt until every kernel is coated. It is a side dish that needs no preparation, and most kids will eat it.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- Frozen corn16 oz
- Butter2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Salt½ tsp
How Much to Make for 2, 4, 6, or 8
For 2 people, you’ll need 8 oz frozen corn and 1 tbsp butter.
For 4 people, you’ll need 16 oz frozen corn and 2 tbsp butter.
For 6 people, you’ll need 24 oz frozen corn and 3 tbsp butter.
For 8 people, you’ll need 32 oz frozen corn and 4 tbsp (½ stick) butter.
| Ingredient | For 2 | For 4 | For 6 | For 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen corn | 8 oz | 16 oz | 24 oz | 32 oz |
| Butter | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 3 tbsp | 4 tbsp (½ stick) |
| Sugar | ½ tsp | 1 tsp | 1½ tsp | 2 tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp | ½ tsp | ¾ tsp | 1 tsp |
The amounts are rounded to what you can measure at home. Pounds are rounded to the nearest quarter or third, cups to the marks on a measuring cup, and spoons to real measuring spoons. An egg stays whole. Because of the rounding, some amounts are the same at two sizes.
- For 2: This recipe is written for 4 adult-size portions. You are cooking about 2 adult portions, which is roughly 0.5 times the recipe. This is less than the recipe assumes. Use the same medium saucepan. It heats through sooner, so stir and check early.
- For 6: This recipe is written for 4 adult-size portions. You are cooking about 6 adult portions, which is roughly 1.5 times the recipe. This calls for a medium saucepan. At about 1.5× the recipe it still fits. It takes a few minutes longer to heat through, so stir to keep the bottom from sticking.
- For 8: This recipe is written for 4 adult-size portions. You are cooking about 8 adult portions, which is roughly 2 times the recipe. This calls for a medium saucepan. At about 2× the recipe it still fits. It takes a few minutes longer to heat through, so stir to keep the bottom from sticking.
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Steps
- Put the frozen corn in a medium saucepan with a splash of water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once. The corn is done when it is hot all the way through and no icy pieces remain.
- Drain off any water left in the pan.
- Stir in the butter, the sugar, and the salt until the butter melts and every kernel is coated. Serve it warm.
Good to Know
- Contains Milk. This comes from the ingredient names, so it is not a complete list. The ingredient names do not show what is inside a jar, a mix, or a sauce, and formulas change. For an allergy or intolerance, read the package every time, and never decide from this line.
